Data Architect

Bupa

Data Architect role at Bupa to shape data strategy and governance frameworks across the organization. Collaborating with teams to ensure data accessibility and quality.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £65,000 - £85,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help shape our data strategy, principles, standards and roadmaps, and support their communication across the business.
Work closely with the Data Platform team to ensure architecture is embedded effectively.
Identify key master data sources, map data flows, and spot opportunities for reuse, quality improvements and reduction of duplication.
Create and maintain core data architecture materials such as models, catalogues and documentation.
Partner with Solution Architects to ensure transformation programmes are supported by the right data approaches.
Lead the adoption of data modelling and cataloguing tools across the organisation.
Manage risk and ensure compliance, building clear policies and processes to strengthen data quality and integrity.
Improve visibility of enterprise data for reporting, analytics and data science by applying Bupa’s data architecture standards.
Work with business teams to promote and embed Bupa‑wide data management practices.
Communicate data governance expectations clearly and support accurate, compliant use of Bupa data.
Promote strong data protection practices in partnership with our Privacy and Security teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A strong foundation in data modelling (dimensional and entity‑relationship).
Experience in areas such as data quality, master data, reference data, metadata and cataloguing.
Hands‑on experience with Master Data Management and data architecture principles.
A “cloud‑first” mindset and understanding of modern data platforms.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience mentoring or supporting technical colleagues is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
Annual performance-based bonus
Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available
Various other benefits and online discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

data modellingdimensional modellingentity-relationship modellingdata qualitymaster data managementdata architecturemetadata managementcataloguingdata governancedata protection

Soft Skills

communicationstakeholder managementmentoringcollaborationleadership