Big Data Architect
We are hiring a Big Data Architect to join our central London team and lead the design and execution of a next-generation, cloud-native enterprise data ecosystem. In this role, you will serve as the primary technical authority, transforming complex legacy data estates into high-performance architectures (Data Lakehouse/Data Mesh) that power global broking operations, dynamic risk management, and advanced AI capabilities.
Essential functions
Serve as the technical authority for the data platform, bridging the gap between high-level architectural strategy and hands-on data engineering delivery.
Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models that accurately reflect complex insurance workflows, spanning risk placement, policy administration, claims management, and reinsurance.
Architect highly available, robust data ingestion and integration pipelines (batch, streaming, and API-based) connecting diverse market systems.
Dictate the technical direction and build out data platforms using modern cloud-native technologies, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
Partner directly with business subject matter experts, software engineers, and analytics teams to translate broking requirements into technical solutions that deliver immediate value.
Establish and enforce strict data governance, source-to-target mapping, data quality, and security standards (including GDPR compliance).
Qualifications
7+ years of proven experience functioning as a Data Architect, Lead Data Engineer, or in a similar senior technical role within a complex, global enterprise environment.
Deep, practical understanding of the Insurance, Reinsurance or Broking sectors
Strong architectural knowledge and hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS) and modern data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Azure Synapse, etc.).
Advanced proficiency in data engineering programming languages (SQL, Python, or Scala).
Extensive hands-on experience with modern data modeling tools and methodologies (Dimensional, 3NF, Data Vault)
Would be a plus
Familiarity with London Market dynamics, policy and claims lifecycles and industry data standards (e.g. ACORD)
We offer
- Opportunity to work on bleeding-edge projects
- Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Benefits package - medical insurance, sports
- Corporate social events
- Professional development opportunities
- Well-equipped office
About us
Grid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we solve the most pressing technical challenges and enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 8 years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI, supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data, analytics, cloud & DevOps, application modernization and customer experience. Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices across the Americas, Europe, and India.Apply to the position
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