Senior Data Architect

Senior Data Architect

As a Senior Data Architect, you will play a crucial role in the delivery of Allianz's strategic data architecture across diverse lines of business and business functions.

You will advocate for sound data architecture principles and employ a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Your expertise and proven track record in successful data architecture delivery will be vital when leading the Data Architecture for a large-scale Transformation Programme.

Pay :
Circa £80,000

Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.

• Strategic Leadership :
  Provide thought leadership in data architecture, influencing the CDO function and driving data-driven decision-making across the organisation.
• Transformation Programme Leadership :
  Lead the Data Architecture efforts for a large-scale Transformation Programme, ensuring the data architecture supports the program's objectives and delivers substantial value to the organization, incorporating AI-driven solutions to optimize processes and deliver innovative results.
• Architecture Design :
  Develop and oversee the delivery of comprehensive data architecture designs, ensuring alignment with UK business goals and regulatory requirements, while integrating AI technologies to facilitate intelligent data processing and analysis.
• Collaboration and Mentoring :
  Work closely with business and technical teams, and mentor junior architects to foster a culture of learning and innovation.
• Technology Exploration :
  Explore and evaluate new data technologies and capabilities, including AI, Gen AI, and Agentic AI, collaborating with Data Architects and other business and data functions to integrate them into the organization's data ecosystem.
• Cloud and Beyond :
  While cloud data architecture is a component, the role requires a broader focus on integrating various data technologies and platforms, including big data, relational / non-relational stores, and open-source software, and AI-driven technologies to enhance data management and utilization.
• Governance and Compliance :
  Ensure data architectures adhere to global and local regulations, security, risk, and compliance standards.

• Extensive experience in data architecture, with a proven track record of leadership and successful delivery within large organizations.
• Expertise in leading data architecture efforts for large-scale transformation programs, with a focus on delivering strategic value.
• Proficiency in Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and a comprehensive understanding of data technologies, including big data platforms (SPARK, Kafka), relational / non-relational databases (Postgres, Mongo
  
  DB, Cassandra), open-source languages (Java, Python, Scala), adoption of LLM in the solution
• Experience in mentoring and developing junior architects and promoting a culture of continuous learning.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including :

• Flexible buy / sell holiday options
• Hybrid working
• Annual performance related bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Development days
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
• Retail discounts
• Volunteering days

Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements.

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