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Data Architect – SAP / Insurance (Contract)

We are recruiting for an experienced Data Architect to support a major SAP-led data transformation within the insurance / financial services domain. This is a contract role focused on enterprise data architecture, SAP integration and regulatory-ready data design.

The Role

You will lead the assessment and design of the data landscape, ensuring seamless integration with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and assessing the introduction of SAP Datasphere. The role involves defining source-to-target mappings, integration strategies, and data governance aligned to regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess existing data sources and ingestion processes

  • Design end-to-end data architecture and integration models

  • Define source-to-target mappings, transformation rules and validation logic

  • Support SAP S/4HANA and SAC integration

  • Evaluate and design usage of SAP Datasphere / BW / data lake platforms

  • Ensure compliance with Solvency II, ORSA, AML and governance standards

  • Produce functional specifications and architecture documentation

    Essential Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience as a Data Architect or SAP Data Architect

  • Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere or SAP BW

  • Proven data integration and ETL experience

  • Insurance or financial services data experience (actuarial, policy, investments)

  • Strong stakeholder engagement and documentation skills

    Desirable

  • Insurance or BFSI transformation projects

  • SAP data or analytics certifications

    This role suits a senior, hands-on architect with real delivery ownership rather than BI or reporting-only backgrounds.

    Apply now for a confidential discussion

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