Data Architect

Data Architect – Zurich Insurance

Locations: Fareham, Swindon, Farnbrough or London.

Working hours: Part‑time, job‑share or full‑time.

Salary: Attractive salary and benefits package.

Closing date for applications: 17th November 2025.

Opportunity

As an insurance company, Zurich understands that data is the biggest asset we have. It is our passion to build innovative, comprehensive data solutions across the organisation. The central Data Architecture team sits at the heart of the business, delivering end‑to‑end data lifecycles and strategic data direction. We are looking for a motivated Data Architect who can translate business requirements into scalable, secure data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Model best practice for data across the organisation.
• Embed a data‑led culture at the heart of the business.
• Operate as a Data Solutions Architect, driving design and implementation of data strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the UK and Group to learn and influence.
• Translate business needs into robust, effective solutions across domains and teams.
• Develop and maintain reference architecture to optimise ingestion, storage, processing, analytics, reporting and data science.
• Support the CDO and Data Strategy Lead in the rollout of the UK Data Strategy and roadmap implementation.
• Facilitate timely, accessible and trusted data for customers, viewed as a genuine asset.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert, providing technical guidance to delivery teams and upskilling business data teams.
• Own governance around data: metadata, reference data, and other architectural artefacts.
• Keep up to date with tools, frameworks and emerging trends across data and insurance and incorporate them where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a data role, e.g., data engineer, data scientist, data analyst, data architect or data modeller.
• Passion for shaping data ecosystems and driving high‑impact solutions.
• Direct experience with cloud data technologies (Snowflake, AWS, Azure) highly valuable; background in SQL Server, MySQL, Postgres, NoSQL, Oracle or Hadoop also welcome.
• In‑depth knowledge of database structures, data analysis and data mining.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing, data lakes, ETL/ELT processes and big data technologies.
• Proficiency in data modelling and product design, plus associated development, ETL and visualisation tools.
• Familiarity with data management, governance and compliance/security.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a curious, critical mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present data stories at all organisational levels.
• Experience in developing target states and roadmaps to reach them.
• Practical, hands‑on experience in large organisations and a desire to continually learn.

Benefits

• 12% defined non‑contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Private medical insurance.
• Flexible benefits that can be tailored through the year; optional extra holiday days.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and training opportunities.

Culture & Values

Zurich is one of the most responsible and impactful insurers worldwide. We champion diversity, inclusion, and sustainable impact, ensuring a supportive environment for all employees. We encourage community engagement, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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Ready to shape the future of data at Zurich Insurance? Apply now or apply through LinkedIn.