Data Architect

Data Architect

Salary: Circa £75,000

Locations: Norwich/ York

Are you someone who thrives on designing scalable, secure, and future-ready data solutions?

This role is ideal for an experienced Data Architect with a strong background in data-centric solutions, who’s ready to take ownership of architectural design within a dynamic and evolving business area. If you’re passionate about shaping how data is used and managed, and enjoy collaborating across teams to deliver impactful solutions, this could be your next step.

A bit about the job:

As a Data Architect, you’ll be responsible for designing and implementing robust and scalable technology architectures that align with business objectives. You’ll lead the definition and implementation of architecture principles, standards, and guidelines, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll conceptualise and deliver data-driven solutions that support key projects and long-term strategic goals. You’ll also provide technical leadership, mentoring junior team members and supporting the resolution of complex architectural issues.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable technology and data architectures.
• Strong understanding of data architecture frameworks, principles, and patterns.
• Ability to lead cross-functional data solution design discussions and influence stakeholders.
• Experience with technology evaluation and selection, particularly in data-centric environments.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to mentor and support junior team members.

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.

• Salary circa £75,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

• Bonus opportunity - 10% 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
• 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

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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 around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Harjot Kaur a call on +44 7353 138456 or send an email to harjot.kaur@aviva.com