Data Architect – Insurance (Azure Data Platform)

Smartedge’s Client is looking for an individual to help with their Data Architect – Insurance (Azure Data Platform) @ London, UK (Hybrid Working) Key area: We are looking for a highly skilled Data Architect with deep expertise in the Insurance domain and strong experience in Microsoft Azure Data Platform. The role involves designing scalable, secure, and high-performance data architectures to support enterprise data initiatives, analytics, and digital transformation programs. Key Responsibilities Data Architecture & Design Define and design end-to-end enterprise data architecture for Insurance use cases. Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models aligned to business needs. Architect modern data platforms including: Data Lake / Lakehouse Data Warehouse Real-time & batch data processing systems Establish data integration patterns, ETL/ELT frameworks, and data pipelines. Azure Data Platform Leadership Design and implement solutions using Microsoft Azure Data Services, including: Azure Data Factory (ADF) Azure Synapse Analytics Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) Azure Databricks Power BI Ensure architecture adheres to cloud best practices for scalability, security, performance, and cost optimization. Define reference architectures and reusable frameworks. Data Strategy & Governance Collaborate with stakeholders to define enterprise data strategy and roadmap. Establish and enforce data governance, data quality, and metadata management frameworks. Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., IFRS 17, Solvency II, GDPR). Insurance Domain Alignment Translate Insurance business requirements into data models and technology solutions. Work closely with domain teams across: Underwriting Claims Policy Administration Actuarial & Finance Build reusable Insurance data models, canonical models, and accelerators. Solutioning & Technical Leadership Provide technical leadership across data engineering and analytics teams. Review and guide implementation teams to ensure alignment with architecture. Conduct architecture reviews, design validations, and performance optimizations. Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and frameworks. Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with business stakeholders, program managers, and engineering teams. Present architectural solutions to senior leadership and clients. Act as a trusted advisor for data transformation initiatives. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s/master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. 10–15+ years of experience, with at least 5+ years in Data Architecture roles. Strong experience in the Insurance domain (Life/P&C/Reinsurance). Technical Skills Expertise in Azure Data Platform, including: ADF, Synapse, ADLS, Databricks Power BI or equivalent BI tools Strong understanding of: Data Warehousing, Lakehouse architecture ETL/ELT design patterns Data modeling (Kimball, Inmon, Data Vault) API-based and event-driven data integration Familiarity with: Data governance tools and frameworks Security (RBAC, data masking, encryption) Domain Expertise (Insurance) Strong understanding of: End-to-end policy lifecycle Claims processing and underwriting systems Actuarial data flows and financial reporting Experience working with insurance data ecosystems and legacy modernization Azure certifications (Azure Data Engineer / Azure Solutions Architect) Experience with real-time streaming (e.g., Kafka, Event Hubs) Exposure to AI/ML and advanced analytics platforms Experience in cloud migration and legacy data platform modernization Strong analytical and architectural thinking Problem-solving and decision-making Excellent communication and stakeholder management Ability to simplify complex technical concepts Leadership and mentoring capabilities If this sounds like a role you would be interested in or if you know someone in this field. Connect with me or email me at divyasree.n@smartedgesolutions.co.uk Alternatively, you can call me on Tel: +44(0)203 500 2108.