Senior Data Architect

We are looking for Senior Data 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