Data Architect - UW & PAS Modernisation

Data Architect - Specialty Insurance

Contract Length: 6 months (with a high likelihood of extension)

Location: London | Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office)

Rate: £900 - £950 per day

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

We are supporting a leading Specialty Insurer on a major transformation programme & are seeking an experienced Data Architect to join the team on an initial 6-month contract. Working closely with Solution Architects & fellow Data Architects, you will play a key role in defining the target data architecture across multiple strategic initiatives, including Underwriting Modernisation & PAS replacement.

A significant part of the role will focus on developing conceptual & logical data models, ensuring alignment between business requirements & target-state architecture. You will also be responsible for driving analytics capabilities & designing scalable data patterns & pipelines within an Azure & Snowflake environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define & own conceptual & logical data models across key transformation initiatives
• Design scalable data patterns & pipelines to support analytical & operational workloads
• Work closely with Solution Architects, Data Architects, & engineering teams to ensure alignment between business requirements & target architecture
• Support the development of the enterprise data architecture across Azure & Snowflake platforms
• Drive data standards, best practice, & governance across the programme
• Collaborate with business & technical stakeholders across underwriting, operations, & technology teams

Key Requirements:

• Significant experience as a Data Architect within the London Market / Lloyd's insurance sector
• Experience supporting Underwriting Modernisation & PAS replacement/modernisations
• Strong experience with Azure & Snowflake platforms
• Proven experience delivering data architecture within large-scale transformation programmes
• Strong conceptual & logical data modelling skills
• Experience designing data patterns, pipelines, & analytics solutions

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