Data Architect – Insurance/Reinsurance Full Time

Sentinel
Data Architect – Insurance/Reinsurance. Superb London based client has a long-term, Inside IR35, Hybrid Remote/Onsite role for an experienced Data Architect with a ReInsurance background and very strong Azure/DataBricks Data Architecture experience. This role will be pivotal in designing and delivering scalable data architecture to support advanced analytics, digitalization initiatives, and enterprise-wide information management.

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable data architecture for insurance and reinsurance analytics.
• Develop and maintain logical and physical data models, ensuring integrity, consistency, and performance.
• Define and govern data architecture standards and integration practices across Azure Data Factory and Databricks.
• Manage the Information Management framework, architecture, processes, and solutions.
• Create and maintain strategic roadmaps for Data & Analytics domains.
• Review high-level designs to ensure quality, coherence, and alignment with enterprise data architecture.
• Deliver standards, patterns, and controls for repeatable and secure data services deployment.

Profile & Skills Mandatory Skills:

• Proven experience in Insurance/Reinsurance (Inwards) industry, with familiarity in London Market or Specialty Insurance data domains and terminology.
• Strong data modelling expertise (Erwin or similar).
• Hands-on experience in designing and managing data architecture in enterprise environments.

Additional Skills & Experience:

• 5-10+ years in data architecture, engineering, or administration within insurance enterprises.
• Strong understanding of insurance domain concepts and data structures.
• Knowledge of data warehousing and ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Experience with Azure Data Factory and Databricks (orchestration and pipeline design).
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and SDLC methodologies.
• Relevant industry certifications (Azure, Databricks, Data Architecture) preferred.