Data Architect

Lead Data ArchitectThe Lead Data Architect provides strategic and hands-on leadership across divisional data initiatives, guiding delivery teams in building scalable data solutions within a modern cloud-based data ecosystem. This role balances high-level architecture with practical execution, ensuring data solutions align with business needs, performance requirements, and long-term architecture goals.Key ResponsibilitiesAs part of a data architecture organization, provide architectural guidance to two or three concurrent data delivery teams (typically 4–5 engineers per team) across data initiativesDesign and evolve data architecture across a Databricks-first lakehouse in a broader Azure ecosystem, understanding both target state and appropriate trade-offsPartner with engineering teams to support their detailed solutions and implementation through design reviews, guidance, and targeted hands-on contribution where neededSpecify data solutions that meet non-functional requirements (NFRs) such as scalability, performance, and reliabilityPerform technology evaluations in support of the teams, with appropriate recommendations and reasoningAssess technical challenges and problems, provide options, and make recommendationsGuide ingestion and integration strategies, including API-based data exchangeLead without direct reporting authority, influencing teams through expertise and collaborationRequired Experience & Qualifications~7–10 years of progressive experience in data engineering, pipeline development, and data architecture roles developing Data Lakes and Data WarehousesBackground progressing from developer through at least team leadStrong experience designing and working with the full lifecycle of data-centric architecturesHands-on experience with cloud development in DatabricksExperience with structured and unstructured data (e.g., JSON, files, media)Understanding of both relational and non-relational solutionsUnderstanding of APIs and data integration patternsStrong communication and stakeholder influence skills (written + verbal)Know when to make independent decisions and when to circle back to the broader team with appropriate questionsWork within a new domain by identifying gaps in knowledge and actively seeking answersPreferred QualificationsExperience with Guidewire Insurance Suite dataAzure Solutions Architect certification (nice-to-have)Experience working in Property & Casualty insurance data domainsAn understanding of London and international markets would be a plusRole ExpectationsWith support from the team, a typical candidate ramps to a high degree of independence within the first six monthsEverforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.