Senior Data Architect

We are looking for SeniorData Architect for our Fortune 500 client and their insurance client. You'll own the data workstream inside a large-scale business and technology transformation programme - shaping the target data architecture, driving delivery, and keeping client stakeholders aligned from requirements to go-live.

This is a long-term remote-first contract position with a preferred location in Europe.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end data workstream within a major transformation programme
• Architect the integration layer powering reporting and analytics on the client's enterprise data platform
• Scale the workstream and delivery team as programme scope grows
• Partner directly with client programme leadership and senior business stakeholders to align priorities and unblock delivery
• Drive requirements definition and solution design across the data landscape
• Coordinate cross-functional teams spanning business and technology domains
• Own risk, dependency, and governance management across the workstream

Work Conditions

• Start Date: September
• Location: Remote with occasional visits in Europe
• Long-term contract based-role: 12+month

Requirements

• Strong SQL skills for ETL, data modeling, and performance tuning.
• Proven track record as a Data Architect, Data Delivery Lead, or Data Transformation Lead, delivering enterprise-scale data transformation
• Experience leading complex programmes with multiple, often competing, stakeholders
• Deep fluency in modern cloud-based data ecosystems
• Consulting-grade communication — comfortable presenting to senior business and IT stakeholders alike
• Experience managing distributed delivery teams
• 10+ years of experience in data engineering

Technical Requirements

Mandatory

• AWS

• Cloud Data Platforms

• Data Lake / Lakehouse Architecture

• Data Integration

• Data Architecture

• Reporting & Analytics

Nice to Have

• Snowflake

• Dataiku

• Guidewire

• Insurance industry experience

Highlights

If you are passionate about Data Engineering, cloud-native architectures, and fintech, this role with our client offers an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects!

Originally posted on Himalayas