We 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
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 teams Design scalable data structures and integrations
that enable solution delivery Develop architecture patterns and solutions
aligned to business needs Define, review, and advise on data pipelines for
efficient ingestion, transformation, and storage Contribute to the Target
Architecture, aligned with business strategy Act as design authority, ensuring
adherence to architecture standards and the Target Architecture Build
subject‑matter expertise in Covea’s data platforms and support technical
engineers Collaborate across disciplines to align on requirements and uphold
data quality, governance, and best practices Drive solution adoption, build
consensus, resolve delivery constraints, and ensure architectures meet business
and technical objectives Ensure 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 connectors Skilled in designing data‑centric architectures at
conceptual, logical, and physical levels Experienced in integrating new data
flows into existing systems of record Solid background in data analysis and
modelling at enterprise and solution levels Proficient with
structured/unstructured data, relational databases, and graph technologies
Knowledge of Data Vault, Kimball, Inmon, and medallion design patterns Broad
experience with cloud and on‑prem Data Warehouse, Data Lake, and Lakehouse
architectures Relevant cloud/data architecture certifications (Databricks, AWS,
Azure) preferred Confident working with stakeholders at all levels, including
partners and clients Strong commercial awareness and exceptional communication
skills; effective team collaborator Not 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. Please note due
to the Christmas period, application review for this role will commence in
January 2026. 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 Insurance with Impact. Careers with Purpose. We’re a
UK-based insurance company with over 60 years of experience, offering a
comprehensive range of home, motor, and commercial insurance solutions. Built on
a foundation of great service, we’re passionate about Doing What Really Matters
– for our customers, our brokers, and our people. At Covéa, our values shape
everything we do: Understand You – We listen and put people first. Make It
Happen – We deliver on our promises. Stand Shoulder to Shoulder – We work
together as one team. Change The Game – We embrace innovation and challenge the
status quo. Join us and be part of a company that’s not just about insurance –
it’s about making a real difference. Your ideas, your energy, and your ambition
can help us change the game! Ready to make it happen? Explore our opportunities
today!
