Data Architect

Data Architecture & Delivery Lead
London / Hybrid
Salary to c£120k 

We’re working with a leading Insurance consultancy and technology partner, looking to appoint an experienced Data Architecture & Delivery Lead to drive enterprise-wide data transformation. This is a high-impact role combining data architecture, delivery leadership, stakeholder management, and governance - ideal for someone who enjoys shaping scalable cloud-based data ecosystems while leading complex programmes from strategy through to execution. You’ll play a key role in modernising enterprise data platforms, driving cloud adoption, and delivering large-scale BI, Data Warehouse, and Data Migration programmes across complex regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise data architecture and modernisation initiatives across cloud and on-prem environments
• Design and govern scalable data pipelines, ETL frameworks, and enterprise data models
• Drive improvements across Data Warehouse, BI, and Data Migration programmes
• Lead delivery teams through the full project lifecycle including design, development, testing, and deployment
• Act as the architecture SME and key stakeholder contact across multiple workstreams
• Ensure alignment with governance standards, enterprise roadmaps, and delivery methodologies
• Manage project scope, dependencies, risks, resource planning, and delivery timelines
• Collaborate with third-party vendors, integration partners, and business stakeholders
• Oversee data quality, validation, compliance, and control frameworks
• Support cloud adoption and legacy-to-cloud migration initiatives
• Develop POCs, reusable frameworks, and strategic data accelerators

Key Requirements

• Leadership experience in enterprise data architecture and data engineering 
• Proven experience within London Market insurance technology environments
• Experience in Azure Databricks and Azure Data Factory is essential, as these are the key tools being used on this project
• Hands-on expertise with cloud data platforms, ETL frameworks, and Data Warehousing
• Proven experience leading large-scale data transformation programmes
• Strong understanding of data governance, quality, compliance, and architecture standards
• Experience managing cross-functional delivery teams and multiple stakeholders
• Strong background in data migration, analytics delivery, and cloud modernisation
• Exposure to enterprise architecture governance boards and large-scale transformation programmes
• Experience building reusable delivery frameworks and accelerators
• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and modern cloud ecosystems

If you think you are suitable for this role, then please click ‘APPLY’ now!

Recruitment Note

Due to the unprecedented volume of responses we are currently receiving, regrettably we are no longer able to respond to every application individually. If you have not heard back from us within 5 days, please assume your application for this role has been unsuccessful. We do read each CV carefully and if the situation changes or another potentially suitable role becomes active, we will be back in contact.