Data Architect – Zurich Insurance
Join to apply for the Data Architect role at Zurich Insurance. This position offers flexibility in terms of hours, with part‑time, job‑share, or full‑time options available.
Location: Fareham, Swindon, Farnborough or London
Salary: Attractive salary and benefits package
Closing date for applications: 17th November 2025
Opportunity: As an insurance company, Zurich knows that data is our biggest asset. We are building an award‑winning central data team and need a skilled Data Architect to lead the strategic data direction, craft end‑to‑end data lifecycle solutions, and translate business requirements into compliant, scalable, and robust data architectures.
What will you be doing?
* Model best practice for data across the organisation.
* Embed a data‑led culture at the heart of our business.
* Operate as a Data Solutions Architect, leading design and implementation of innovative data strategies.
* Build and maintain strong relationships across the UK and Group.
* Translate business needs into effective, robust solutions.
* Develop and maintain reference architecture that optimises data ingestion, storage, processing, analytics, reporting, visualisation and data science.
* Support the CDO and Data Strategy Lead in rollout of the UK Data Strategy.
* Facilitate timely, accessible, trusted data for customers.
* Act as a Subject Matter Expert, advising delivery teams and upskilling business data teams.
* Own governance around data, metadata, reference data management and other architectural artifacts.
* Stay current with emerging tools, frameworks and trends to enhance our data ecosystem.
What are we looking for?
* Proven experience in a data role, such as data engineer, data scientist, data analyst, data architect or data modeller.
* Passion for shaping data ecosystems and delivering high‑impact data solutions.
* Experience with cloud data technologies (Snowflake, AWS, Azure) and familiarity with SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, Oracle or Hadoop.
* Deep 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, data product design and related ETL/visualisation tools.
* Experience with data governance, compliance and security.
* Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to present data stories to executive and technical stakeholders.
* Hands‑on experience and a desire to continually learn in a large organisational context.
What will you get in return?
* Competitive benefits including a 12% defined non‑contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance, and flexible holiday options.
* Access to a wide range of employee benefits that can be tailored to individual needs.
* Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
Our Culture
We value diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. Flexible working arrangements are supported, and we encourage all employees to bring their full selves to work.
#J-18808-Ljbffr