Data Architect - HalifaxWe have an exciting opportunity to join us here at Covéa Insurance as a Data Architect, within our IT Department! At Covéa Insurance, we’re all about protecting what matters most - whether it’s your home, your car, or your business. With our award-winning customer service and a wide range of insurance products, we’re here to make a real difference. In this role, you’ll be working in a team where we are excited to be modernising our data capability. You will play a pivotal role in this transformation, ensuring that the company’s data strategy is robust, scalable and aligned with business objectives. This is a hybrid position, combining the best of both worlds - working from home and spending 1-2 days a week in our Halifax office. This is a full-time role, but we absolutely support flexible working hours, and are also open to considering part-time hours of at least 3 days a week.This is more than just a job - it’s a chance to grow, develop, and be part of something great.   Where will I make an impact? Drive the Databricks technical roadmap and support Data Engineering teamsDesign scalable data structures and integrations that enable solution deliveryDevelop architecture patterns and solutions aligned to business needsDefine, review, and advise on data pipelines for efficient ingestion, transformation, and storageContribute to the Target Architecture, aligned with business strategyAct as design authority, ensuring adherence to architecture standards and the Target ArchitectureBuild subject‑matter expertise in Covea’s data platforms and support technical engineersCollaborate across disciplines to align on requirements and uphold data quality, governance, and best practicesDrive solution adoption, build consensus, resolve delivery constraints, and ensure architectures meet business and technical objectivesEnsure clear, agreed requirements and operate within governance to deliver architectures that address design challenges  What you’ll need to succeed:  Strong expertise across Databricks, Unity Catalog, DLT, and external data connectorsSkilled in designing data‑centric architectures at conceptual, logical, and physical levelsExperienced in integrating new data flows into existing systems of recordSolid background in data analysis and modelling at enterprise and solution levelsProficient with structured/unstructured data, relational databases, and graph technologiesKnowledge of Data Vault, Kimball, Inmon, and medallion design patternsBroad experience with cloud and on‑prem Data Warehouse, Data Lake, and Lakehouse architecturesRelevant cloud/data architecture certifications (Databricks, AWS, Azure) preferredConfident working with stakeholders at all levels, including partners and clientsStrong commercial awareness and exceptional communication skills; effective team collaboratorNot sure if you tick every box? That’s okay! At Covéa, we know that great people don’t always meet every single requirement listed in a job ad. If this role excites you and you think you could be a good fit, we’d love to hear from you - so go ahead and apply! We’re all about building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can thrive.   Why join us? Flexible working – 36.25 hours a week with flexitime & hybrid options Annual pay review – plus performance bonuses (up to 30% depending on level) Generous holidays – 25–27 days + bank holidays, with buy/sell options Pension perks – 7.5% employer contribution, rising to 9% with your input A culture where everyone belongs – we're committed to diversity, equity & inclusion, with real action, employee-led community groups, and ongoing learning to make Covéa a place where everyone can thrive Mental & financial support – through our dedicated Wellbeing group Career growth – training, qualifications & apprenticeships to help you thrive Health & wellbeing – private medical cover, 24/7 Virtual GP, health checks, flu jabs & more Drive in style – Tusker Car Scheme with fully maintained insured vehicles Extra savings – gym discounts, Cycle to Work, and retail offers via Perkpal And much more!   Excited about this opportunity? So are we! Apply today and be part of our journey.    As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to fair and accessible recruitment. If you need any adjustments,  support or alternative application options during the Recruitment process, then please reach out to Megan Barraclough or one of our Team at recruitment@coveainsurance.co.uk. Applicants must currently reside in the United Kingdom and possess full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role. Salary:Up to £90,000 (Dependent on Experience)Working hours:36.25