(Hybrid)

Inside IR35

Lead Data Architect with Insurance Client

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​Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of strategic data programmes, ensuring adherence to defined scope, budget, and quality standards

• Work closely with Data Governance, Business, and key stakeholders to drive the programme and roadmap of change

• Monitor delivery progress, identifying and mitigating risks and issues as they arise

• Prepare and present updates and reports to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational objectives

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and best practices throughout the project lifecycle

• Oversee appropriate resourcing by identifying key requirements from cross-functional teams and managing vendor relationships

• Ensure all deliveries align with the organization’s strategic vision and data roadmap

• Align business strategies, enterprise transformation activities, and technology direction through effective data architecture and governance

• Lead the effective and timely development of new or enhanced systems and technologies

• Monitor all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Production Support service levels, ensuring high-quality technical support for data platforms

• Collaborate with customers, IT managers, and other business leaders to maximize the value of data technologies in business processes

• Prepare business cases, including financial analysis of new technologies and systems, and evaluate them based on strategic needs and resource availability

• Oversee business analysis, development work, and quality assurance for key data and technology projects

Role & Responsibilities

• Extensive knowledge of modern database technologies including Snowflake, Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL

• Broad understanding of software development techniques, processes, and industry best practices

• Proficiency with various programming languages (e.g., Python) and tools such as Power BI

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide teams toward successful delivery

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Proactive and solution-oriented approach to identifying and resolving complex challenges

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Familiarity with application test automation tools, frameworks, and best practices

• Proven experience with Agile methodologies and traditional software development approaches

• Strong strategic decision-making and long-term planning capabilities

• Solid business acumen, especially in leveraging data for operational improvement and transformation

• Direct experience working with Insurance or Reinsurance data systems and business processes