Senior Data Architect

Allianz; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance and financial services provider in Guildford is seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead data architecture efforts for a large-scale Transformation Programme. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, mentor junior architects, and ensure compliance with regulations, leveraging AI technologies and cloud solutions. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and support for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible buy/sell holiday options

Hybrid working

Annual performance related bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Development days

Insurance product discounts

Retail discounts

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data architecture with proven leadership.
• Expertise in large-scale transformation programs.
• Proficiency in cloud technologies and big data platforms.
• Experience in mentoring and promoting continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Architecture for large-scale Transformation Programme.
• Develop comprehensive data architecture designs aligned with business goals.
• Mentor junior architects and foster a culture of learning.
• Ensure adherence to global and local regulations.

Skills

Data architecture leadership

Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure)

Communication skills

Mentoring and developing junior architects

Tools

SPARK

Kafka

Postgres

MongoDB

Cassandra

Java

Python

Scala

Job description

Role Description

As a Senior Data Architect, you will play a crucial role in the delivery of Allianz's strategic data architecture across diverse lines of business and business functions.

You will advocate for sound data architecture principles and employ a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Your expertise and proven track record in successful data architecture delivery will be vital when leading the Data Architecture for a large-scale Transformation Programme.

Salary Information

Pay: Circa £80,000

Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.

Key Accountabilities

• Strategic Leadership: Provide thought leadership in data architecture, influencing the CDO function and driving data-driven decision-making across the organisation.
• Transformation Programme Leadership: Lead the Data Architecture efforts for a large-scale Transformation Programme, ensuring the data architecture supports the program's objectives and delivers substantial value to the organization, incorporating AI-driven solutions to optimize processes and deliver innovative results.
• Architecture Design: Develop and oversee the delivery of comprehensive data architecture designs, ensuring alignment with UK business goals and regulatory requirements, while integrating AI technologies to facilitate intelligent data processing and analysis.
• Collaboration and Mentoring: Work closely with business and technical teams, and mentor junior architects to foster a culture of learning and innovation.
• Technology Exploration: Explore and evaluate new data technologies and capabilities, including AI, Gen AI, and Agentic AI, collaborating with Data Architects and other business and data functions to integrate them into the organization's data ecosystem.
• Cloud and Beyond: While cloud data architecture is a component, the role requires a broader focus on integrating various data technologies and platforms, including big data, relational/non-relational stores, and open-source software, and AI-driven technologies to enhance data management and utilization.
• Governance and Compliance: Ensure data architectures adhere to global and local regulations, security, risk, and compliance standards.

Experience

• Extensive experience in data architecture, with a proven track record of leadership and successful delivery within large organizations.
• Expertise in leading data architecture efforts for large-scale transformation programs, with a focus on delivering strategic value.
• Proficiency in Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and a comprehensive understanding of data technologies, including big data platforms (SPARK, Kafka), relational/non-relational databases (Postgres, MongoDB, Cassandra), open-source languages (Java, Python, Scala), adoption of LLM in the solution
• Experience in mentoring and developing junior architects and promoting a culture of continuous learning.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

What We Will Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that's perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That's on top of enjoying all the benefits you'd expect from the world's number one insurance brand, including:

• Flexible buy/sell holiday options
• Hybrid working
• Annual performance related bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Development days
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
• Retail discounts
• Volunteering days

Our Ways of Working

Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it's right for our customers, our business and for you, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust

At Allianz, we believe in fostering an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to equal opportunities, gender equity, and balanced gender representation, is demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community's Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.

Accessible Application for All

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.

Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.

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For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Scott Burns.

We reserve the right to close the ad early if we reach enough applications.

Closing date 31/12/2025

87782 | IT & Tech Engineering | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz UK | Full-Time | Permanent