Intact Insurance is the new name for RSA in the UK, Ireland, and across Europe. It’s a new name and a new way to do business. Backed by global expertise and a commitment to service that feels different, we’re focused on making insurance simpler, faster, and more responsive.
Lead Solution Data Architect
We're leading a transformation in insurance helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join us, you’re stepping into a career where you can make a real difference.
About the role
As Lead Solution Data Architect you’ll be part of a collaborative team focused on profitable growth and long‑term broker partnerships. This role is pivotal in shaping and delivering solutions of high quality to enable strategic business outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Establish and lead the solution data architecture practice, defining standards, templates, processes, and RACI.
* Ensure consistent, high‑quality data design across projects, aligned with enterprise architecture principles.
* Partner with enterprise data architects and other stakeholders to develop robust data plans.
* Collaborate with enterprise architects, solution architects, delivery directors, project managers, platform owners, and product managers to ensure fit‑for‑purpose solutions and successful outcomes.
* Orchestrate solution data architecture delivery across multiple projects.
* Ensure solution data models and designs meet quality standards and align with governance frameworks.
* Identify improvement opportunities and help shape new approaches to support evolving project needs.
Qualifications
* Proven ability to lead and develop a team, manage resourcing and capacity, and establish new capabilities from the ground up.
* Hands‑on experience as a solution data architect, with deep understanding of data modelling, integration patterns, and architectural design.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively across functions, geographies and seniority levels.
* Solid understanding of data protection, software design and delivery methodologies, middleware, database management and data integration solutions.
* Hands‑on experience with data modelling tools such as Erwin (required).
* Working knowledge of Microsoft technology stack, including Azure Cloud, Databricks, Power BI, and awareness of Azure ML and AI trends.
Benefits
* Annual discretionary bonus
* Up to 11% pension contributions
* Hybrid working
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell options
* Health & wellbeing + virtual GP
* Career development and mentoring
* Inclusive culture & employee networks
* Share investment options
Our DEI Commitment
We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.
As an Equal Opportunity and Disability Confident Employer, we ensure fair consideration for all applicants and offer interviews to all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different and are happy to explore flexible working options such as reduced hours or job shares to support work‑life balance.
If you meet the core criteria but not every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. Let’s explore how this role could support your next career step. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know we’re here to support you.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Insurance
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