Data Architect

Data Architect

Location: London, Norwich, Bristol, Eastleigh, Manchester, York, Perth, or Manchester

Salary: £115k circa (London) / 100k circa (National)

We are looking for a Data Architect who possesses deep expertise in reference and master data management, optimizing its designs to support the business and ensure a common language for Aviva's data assets. They are responsible for the operational and analytical data designs and information flows that support various business capabilities, enabling data to be governed as a valuable asset.

A bit about the role:

Focused on Information Architecture, the Data Architect in this role is responsible for designing and governing the structure, semantics, and flow of data across an organisation.

The Architect also designs metadata to enable governance controls, such as compliant data retention, access, and usage. They add value to the organization by ensuring that enterprise data assets are recognized, identified, organized, and integrated to maximize their value to Aviva.

Understanding that perfect data is an unrealistic expectation, the Data Architect uses their experience to provide pragmatic, valuable, and achievable recommendations.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Enterprise Data Architecture and Architecture Patterns: Designing and implementing enterprise-wide data solutions aligned to Aviva’s business and data strategic aims, incorporating the relevant architectural frameworks and industry standards.
• Metadata, Data Quality, Ontologies, Taxonomies & Governance: Design metadata to support governance controls such as data retention, access, and usage.
• Master & Reference Data: Develop strategies for managing master and reference data to ensure consistency and a common business language.
• Data Integration: Formulate integration strategies that enable seamless data flow across platforms and domains.
• Data Design & Modelling and Information Flows: Create conceptual, logical, and physical data models and define information flows that support business capabilities. Experience in Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence using Data Vault 2.0 and Kimball Dimensional Modelling techniques

What you’ll get for this role: 

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.  And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.  We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.  

• Starting salary £115k circa (London) / £100k circa (National) (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications) 
• Bonus opportunity – 12% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s. 
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in. 
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days 
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it 
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts 
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme 
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave  
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work  
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others 
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools 

Take a look to learn more.  Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be. 

Aviva is for everyone: 

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. 

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. 

To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here 

We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, or if you have any queries in relation to the vacancy, please give Chloe Nettley a call on 07795207964 or send an email to chloe.nettley@aviva.com