Data Architect
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£75 – £85 / hour
Salary
As advertised by the employer
£54,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2133 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,900, and Square One Resources is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Most likely code | £38,400 Clears | £43,900 Clears | £49,400 Clears | £54,900 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Job Title: Data Architect - Insurance Expert
Location: Central London - 3 days per week in the office. Additional travel to Leeds will be required (expenses will be reimbursed)
Salary/Rate: £650 per day inside IR35
Start Date: 26/10/2026
Job Type: Contract until the end of the year
Company Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading insurance clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Data Architect with extensive Insurance domain knowledge to join their team for an initial contract until the end of the year.
Mandatory Skills: MDM, legacy, and modern data technologies
Role Description Skills:
- Highly experienced Data Architect and Insurance Domain Expert with extensive experience designing and delivering enterprise-wide data strategies within the insurance sector.
- Responsible for defining data architecture roadmaps, leading master data management (MDM) initiatives, and driving the modernization of data ecosystems by integrating legacy platforms with modern data technologies.
- Provides strategic leadership, ensures data governance and quality, and collaborates with business and technology stakeholders to enable data-driven decision-making and business transformation.
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Where this offer sits in the market
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers (SOC 2133) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~187k in sample- Middle half £45,136–79,976
- Median £60,216
- Going rate £54,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,400–49,400
This role's pay (£75 – £85 / hour) isn't directly comparable to the annual national figures above.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Square One Resources holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2133 going rate of £54,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.