Lead Data Architect: AI-Driven Cloud & Data Strategy

Tesco Insurance; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK insurance provider is seeking a Lead Data Architect to join their Technology Function. This role involves overseeing a new data platform and ensuring adherence to modern data standards. The ideal candidate will have expertise in data architecture, strong technical skills, and proven leadership experience. Benefits include private healthcare, a competitive salary starting from £66,400, and numerous perks including a generous holiday allowance and enhanced maternity leave policies. Hybrid working is supported, requiring two days in the office per week.

Benefits

Colleague pension scheme

Private Healthcare & Virtual GP Service

Performance related annual bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Colleague Clubcard benefits

Green Car Leasing Scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• Subject matter expertise in Data Architecture, Data Modelling, and Data Management.
• Experience managing architecture governance and contributing to data governance.
• Experience of Data & Process Mapping within a regulated organisation.
• Strong data and technical skills (IBM Infosphere Server, Datastage, SAS, COGNOS preferred).
• Proven leadership experience.
• Robust understanding of cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Developing a strategic architecture plan and implementing robust solutions.
• Prioritizing data features and ensuring reliable estimates.
• Documenting complex processes for migration to the desired capability.
• Conducting horizon scanning and application software development.
• Identifying business requirements using data models.
• Implementing information security measures.
• Managing a diverse team and overseeing data management.

Skills

Data Architecture

Data Modelling

Data Management

IBM Infosphere Server

Datastage

SAS

COGNOS

Leadership

Cloud infrastructure

Job description

A leading UK insurance provider is seeking a Lead Data Architect to join their Technology Function. This role involves overseeing a new data platform and ensuring adherence to modern data standards. The ideal candidate will have expertise in data architecture, strong technical skills, and proven leadership experience. Benefits include private healthcare, a competitive salary starting from £66,400, and numerous perks including a generous holiday allowance and enhanced maternity leave policies. Hybrid working is supported, requiring two days in the office per week.