| Position | Senior Data Architect |
| Posted | 22 Mar 2026 |
| Expired | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Company | LV= |
| Location | Bournemouth | GB |
| Job Type | Full Time |
Latest job information from LV= for the position of Senior Data Architect. If the Senior Data Architect vacancy in Bournemouth matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.
Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at LV= for the position of Senior Data Architect below matches your qualifications.
We have a new opportunity for a technical Senior Data Architect to join our Data team.
You will play a critical role in shaping and influencing the modernisation of LV’s data landscape.
•Design enterprise/domain-level data models and information architecture as a Cloud Data Platform SME.
An opportunity to design and build a governed, cloud-native data platform within a well-known UK financial services brand, shaping the future of data across Finance, Actuarial, Digital and Operations.
The role is offered on a fixed-term basis of 12 months and will be based out of our Bournemouth office with presence required once a month.
Key Responsibilities
•Collaborate with business domains to map business concepts to data models and solutions.
•Provide data architecture assurance at programme or project level.
•Ensure data is consistent, reusable, high-quality, and governed.
•Architect master/reference data strategies and oversee metadata management in collaboration with the Data Governance Lead.
•Data solution design for change projects, contributing to project planning, impact assessments, and estimates.
•Create logical and physical data models, APIs, and integration patterns.
•Ensure adherence to data standards, design principles, and best practices.
•Maintain technical debt register if identified and drive resolution to agreed standards.
•Provide governance oversight across the projects involving data.
•Collaborate with DG Lead supporting projects on data governance, lineage, and stewardship.
•Ensure adherence to enterprise data architecture principles, data standards, and governance frameworks, maintaining alignment with all regulatory, privacy, and compliance requirements.
•Drive architectural reviews and present solutions to Data Design Authority and other Governance Boards for approval.
•Ensure adherence with Information Security design patterns and principles.
About You
•Extensive experience in architecting and designing end to end data solutions on cloud platforms, Azure is preferred, (AWS/GCP useful).
•Demonstrated experience of Azure Data Lake/House, Azure SQL and Azure Storage
•Knowledge of Power BI and Purview technologies and architecture or familiar with implementing and deploying similar
•Understanding and appreciation of information and data governance.
•Significant experience working as a data architect in small-medium organisations designing & delivering complex data architectures and models
•Clear understanding of information and data, data integration, business intelligence, analytics, and big data software and systems and of relevant industry trends
•Experience and knowledge of data modeling tools and their use in the creation of useable, deployable data models
Desirable
•Previous experience of working in the insurance/financial services sector
•Experience working with MS Fabric, Databricks or equivalent
Rewards and Benefits:
This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure.
At LV= Savings and Retirement, you’ll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We’ll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:
•30 days' holiday, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
•Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double-match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements)
•An annual bonus scheme based on personal performance
•Single-cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover)
•Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance
•Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family
•A group life assurance policy with 4 x your basic pay to go to your dependents (you’ll have the option to increase to 8 x cover)
•Group Income Protection (if you become a member of the Pension scheme and reach 5 years of service)
•Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support when you need it
•A virtual GP service
•Shared parental leave
•Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family
Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold.
Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered.
After reading and understanding the criteria and minimum qualification requirements explained in the job information Senior Data Architect at the office Bournemouth above, immediately complete the job application files such as a job application letter, CV, photocopy of diploma, transcript, and other supplements as explained above. Submit via the Next Page link below.
Desc: Receptionist - BournemouthJOB DESCRIPTIONAre you a friendly person who can warmly welcome our guests? Have you got strong communication skills?A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a receptionist to...
Desc: Job DescriptionChef - BournemouthRole: Chef / Commis Chef / Chef de Partie / Pizza Chef / Immediate StartPay: Up to £14.65 per hour, after successful training, including benefits.Hourly Rate breakdown...
Desc: Were looking for a commercially minded Financial Analyst to join a fast-paced, multi-site business in a high-impact role supporting key commercial teams. This is a great opportunity for a proactive pa...
Desc: Admissions & Enrolments Administrator-Hybrid-up to £24,500We're recruiting for an Admissions & Enrolments Administrator to join a busy, supportive team within a well-established organisation. This is...
Desc: We're partnering with a market-leading UK financial services organisation to recruit a Security Operations Manager to play a pivotal role in strengthening and evolving their cyber defence capability.T...