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# Solution Data Architect

- **Company:** Intact Insurance
- **Location:** Horsham, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Encodings, Databases, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Software Design Patterns, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Middleware, Reference Data, Power BI, Databricks
- **Published:** June 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/jobad/gb7e6b22afb8e278a3b0c2762592647da4

## About the Role

* Advanced data modelling and architectural design skills
 * Hands-on experience with data modelling tools is essential. Erwin would be highly beneficial
 * Excellent understanding of data integration patterns, middleware and database technologies
 * Knowledge of data protection, governance frameworks and secure design practices
 * Familiarity with Microsoft Purview or other enterprise data catalogue platforms
 * Experience with master and reference data management tools (e.g. Ataccama, Profisee - desirable)
 * Working knowledge of the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, including Databricks and Power BI
 * Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills
 * Experience delivering solution-level data architecture across complex projects and programmes
 * Experience producing data impact assessments, guidance and reusable design patterns

## Description

As the Solution Data Architect you will be reporting to the Lead Solution Data Architect, playing a key role in designing robust, scalable and compliant data architectures., working closely with enterprise architects, the Chief Data Office, technology teams and business stakeholders.
You'll make an impact by:

 * Designing and delivering high-quality solution data architectures aligned to enterprise standards
 * Developing and maintaining solution data models, dictionaries and integration designs
 * Supporting canonical data exchange across strategic systems
 * Acting as the project-level data architecture lead, providing trusted guidance to stakeholders
 * Embedding data governance and Data Protection by Design principles
 * Contributing to the continuous improvement of data architecture practices and patterns


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