Senior Data Architect – insurance

About the Position

We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Architect to join our team and lead the design and development of data solutions for a transformation program of our client from the insurance sector. Based in Warsaw with a hybrid work model (1 day a week from office).

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing the technical architecture of the data platform
• Defining architectural, design, and implementation standards
• Making key technological decisions regarding the data platform
• Coordinating technical team efforts and supporting team members in problem-solving
• Conducting architectural reviews, code reviews, and quality assurance activities
• Overseeing the construction and development of Silver and Gold data layers
• Ensuring data quality, consistency, availability, and security
• Defining and developing data products used for reporting, analytics, and AI solutions
• Collaborating with architects, analysts, Product Owners, and project teams
• Participating in estimations, work planning, and resolving technical issues

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in IT, including 3–5 years in a Tech Lead, Lead Developer, Data Engineering Lead, or related role
• Experience in designing and building data platforms in enterprise environments
• Previous work on implementing leading core insurance systems for claims and benefits handling (EIS or Guidewire)
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and integration design
• Knowledge of Medallion Architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold)
• Practical experience with data platforms based on Microsoft Azure, particularly Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Data Lake, and Event Hub
• Very good knowledge of SQL and technologies for processing large volumes of data
• Experience applying CI/CD practices, DevOps, and deployment automation
• Knowledge of Data Governance, Data Quality, and data security issues
• Experience in technically leading teams and coordinating development work
• High independence, responsibility, and ability to make technical decisions
• Fluent Polish

Nice to Have

• Previous work with AI/ML and preparing data for AI-based solutions
• Experience in designing event-driven architectures
• Microsoft Azure Data Engineer or Azure Solutions Architect certifications
• Knowledge of Data Mesh concepts and Domain-Driven Design (DDD)

Technologies & tools

Must have

• Microsoft Azure
• Data Lake
• Guidewire
• Medallion Architecture
• EIS

Nice to have

• AI/ML
• Data Mesh
• Event-Driven Architecture
• Domain-Driven Design

Salary

• 6000-8000 PLN HOUR

Location

• Warsaw, Poland

Employment Type

• CONTRACTOR

Job no.

• JOB-TC2WJ

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