Lead Data Architect

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Serving our customers, communities, and planet a little better every day.

We’re recruiting a Lead Data Architect to join our Technology Function at Tesco Insurance and Money Services, reporting into the Head of Data and AI Services. As the lead for the data architecture domain, you will enable transformational change, drive impactful business outcomes, and unlock opportunities through data.

You’ll oversee the delivery of a new data platform, work closely with internal teams, external partners, and key stakeholders. You’ll champion the data agenda across Tesco Insurance and Money Services, driving adoption of modern data standards, architectural patterns, and emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning. You’ll ensure that Data Architects, Solution Architects, and Engineers follow established architecture principles and practices, and provide oversight to ensure third-party services align with our data architecture standards.

As the technical and domain expert for all data designs and architectural components, you’ll lead the development and growth of a high-performing data architecture team. Please note this role is known as Data Architect Lead internally.

• Developing a strategic architecture plan: designing, implementing, and evolving robust and effectively aligned architecture solutions that operate in our business ecosystem.
• Ensuring data features are prioritised appropriately, estimates are reliable, benefits realized, and design activities are monitored and tracked to meet the overall architecture plan.
• Documenting complex "as is" and "to be" processes, describing the changes required to migrate to the "to be" capability, including analysis of "As Is" and "To Be".
• Horizon Scanning.
• Application Software Development.
• Developing existing and new applications by analysing and identifying areas for modification and improvements.
• Developing new applications to meet customer requirements.
• Business Requirements Identification – using data models to support business education, research, requirements, and designs.
• Information Security - Implementing and providing input on the design of required security measures.
• Operational Compliance.
• Development and performance management for a substantial and diverse team.
• Data Management - managing key aspects of the data management system.

• Subject matter expertise in Data Architecture, Data Modelling and Data Management.
• Experience of managing aspects of architecture governance and contributing to data governance.
• Experience of Data & Process Mapping within a regulated organisation.
• Strong data & technical skills (IBM Infosphere Server, Datastage, SAS, COGNOS preferred).
• Leadership experience.
• Robust understanding of cloud infrastructure.

• Prepare for your retirement with our colleague pension scheme.
• Private Healthcare & Virtual GP Service for you and your family 365 days a year. Plus Critical Illness cover.
• Performance related annual bonus.
• Indulge in a generous holiday allowance with a minimum of 7.2 weeks, with the opportunity to buy more.
• Embrace the benefits of our Colleague Clubcard, enjoy a 10% discount that increase to 15% every payday (worth up to £2K). A second card to share with someone else.
• Green Car Leasing Scheme.
• Family-oriented initiatives, including enhanced maternity leave pay, a shared parental leave policy, and a generous 8-week paid paternity leave.
• Take part in our Buy as you Earn and Save as you Earn share schemes.

We want all our colleagues to always feel welcome and be themselves. We’re committed to building a more inclusive workplace and celebrating everything that makes colleagues unique, and value the richness and diversity this brings to our business. A more diverse business helps us deliver on our purpose to serve our customers, communities, and planet a little better every day.

We also know the importance of balancing work with life’s other commitments. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, as we’re committed to exploring part time and flexible working opportunities, at every level of the organisation.

Interviews commencing October 2025.

Seeing your impact all around you: there’s no better feeling. We deal in the personal – from pet insurance for your best friend, and home insurance for peace of mind, to motor insurance for your dream car or travel money for that trip you’ve worked hard for.

Everything we do is about making things better. Not just for others, but for you too. It’s why you’ll have plenty of development and a sense of balance. It’s why you’ll feel totally at home in a place where everyone’s welcome.

We value our people and diverse teams and believe the variety of backgrounds and experiences make us stronger to achieve our goals. Our colleagues are working hybrid, with time to meet in offices for moments that matter. If you’re interested in finding out more about what a career at Tesco Insurance and Money Services looks like, click apply to find out more.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

Closing Date for applications: 20th October 2025