Data Architect - Insurance - Snowflake

Data Architect - Insurance

London | Hybrid (2 Days Per Week)

We're partnering with a leading global insurance organisation undergoing a major transformation of its enterprise data platform. They're looking for an experienced Data Architect to help shape the future of their cloud data landscape.

You'll lead the design of scalable data architecture across a modern Snowflake platform, driving best practice around data modelling, governance, security and platform adoption. Working closely with Data Engineering, Architecture, Security and business stakeholders, you'll play a key role in delivering trusted, enterprise-wide data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and evolve enterprise data architecture on Snowflake.
• Lead the implementation of Medallion Architecture and modern data modelling practices.
• Define governance standards, metadata, lineage and secure RBAC/ABAC access models.
• Partner with engineering teams to establish scalable ETL/ELT and data platform standards.
• Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into strategic data solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and influence the long-term data roadmap.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Data Architect or Lead Data Engineer with architecture responsibilities.
• Strong expertise with Snowflake , dbt and modern cloud data platforms.
• Excellent understanding of data warehousing, dimensional modelling, ETL/ELT and enterprise architecture.
• Experience implementing data governance, security and GDPR best practices.
• Knowledge of SQL Server and Azure technologies is beneficial.
• Previous experience within insurance or another regulated industry would be highly advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation making significant investment in its data capabilities, offering the chance to influence enterprise architecture and work with modern cloud technologies on large-scale transformation programmes.