Data Solution Architect

We have a fantastic opportunity here at Hastings Direct to join our successful Solution Architecture team as a Data Solution Architect.

Do you have the experience, knowledge and skills to help refine and deliver our strategic data architecture using cloud-native technologies, enabling AI and advanced analytics?

Are you passionate about data and how it is used to power a business forward through pricing, analytics and counter fraud solutions?

Are you excited by exploring data and AI technologies and how they can be utilised and optimised to provide fit for purpose solutions that meet the needs of the business?

About the role

You will be leading and undertaking data solution architecture and design work across the change lifecycle, as well as providing technical leadership, guidance and consultancy across internal teams. You will also help shape how AI is embedded into our data platform and architecture patterns.

Activities include creating data solution architecture designs, creating design principles and architecture patterns, selection of new technology as well as being involved in technical enablers and proof of concepts, including emerging AI capabilities.

We’re looking for great communicators who are able to work with stakeholders and development teams and synthesise requirements and technology into solution architectures and then champion the resulting architecture.

About you

We are looking for people with the following skills and knowledge or who are keen to broaden their existing skill sets:

• Cloud (Microsoft Azure)
• Cloud Data Warehouses (Snowflake)
• AI and ML platforms and tooling (esp. Snowflake Cortex)
• AI-assisted architecture and design (Cortex, GitHub Copilot)
• Data Orchestration/Transformation tools (Azure Data Factory / DBT)
• CI/CD Tooling (Azure DevOps / Snowflake DCM)
• Data Catalogues (Horizon)
• Broad understanding and knowledge of data concepts such as Data Architecture, Data Modelling, Business Intelligence, Data Quality, Data Management, DataOps

What we offer  

Join us and you’ll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company, and community. As one of our colleagues, you’ll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we’ll give you all the support, training and development you need. Not to mention plenty of recognition and rewards, and the scope to voice your ideas and put them into practice.  

Reward 

Salary – Attractive salary based on experience + Car Allowance (pay reviews also completed each year) 

Flexible Working – We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home.   

Competitive Bonus Scheme - All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, which is usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings’ performance against our business goals and your own personal performance. 

Physical Wellbeing – We like to help our colleagues take a proactive approach in keeping themselves well, that’s why we fund our colleagues to be able to claim against everyday health care through our healthcare cash plan. 

Financial Wellbeing – As well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an AWARD WINNING package which includes – discounts and cashback at

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.

At Hastings Direct, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.

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About Us

Would you like to learn more about how we value diversity and inclusion at Hastings Direct and what our rewards and benefits package looks like? Are you interested in how we engage with and support our local communities and the wonderful wellbeing programme you will have access to? Click here and check out the what we offer tab to learn more.

Hastings Direct is a fast growing, agile, digitally focused general insurance provider of products and services to over 4 million customers in the UK, employing over 4,600 colleagues. Our vision – to be the best and biggest digital insurance provider in the market.

It's our attitude and the way we run our business that makes us different. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. It's a dynamic, flexible, fun and constantly changing environment. You'll enjoy the scope to make a real difference for our customers, influence our company, benefit the communities we work in and have fun along the way.

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