Data Engineering Tech Lead

Tata Consultancy Services; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive

Medical Coverage

Parental Leave

Insurance Options

Commuter Benefits

Training Reimbursement

Vacation & Holidays

401K & Bonus

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services Limited in Jersey City, NJ, is seeking a Lead Data Platform Architect to design and govern cloud-native data platforms for Property & Casualty insurance. You will partner with Underwriting, Claims, Data Office, and Technology to translate business needs into scalable architectures leveraging AWS Glue, Snowflake, PySpark, and GenAI-enabled tooling.

Experience with migrating legacy data ecosystems to cloud-native lakes and warehouses, plus strong governance, data

Qualifications

• Strong experience designing, implementing, and governing modern cloud-native data platforms using AWS, AWS Glue, Snowflake, and related cloud data services.
• Proven expertise in Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, ETL/ELT architecture, data integration, data quality, metadata management, and scalable data pipeline design for enterprise analytics and operational workloads.
• Hands-on experience developing and optimizing data solutions using Python, PySpark, Informatica, DataStage, AWS Glue, Snowflake, and related cloud-native data engineering technologies.
• Leadership in architecting and delivering solutions on modern data platforms, including Data Lakes, Lakehouses, Cloud Data Warehouses, and real-time data processing ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of Generative AI, Agentic AI, and AI-enabled engineering concepts, including practical application of GenAI across the SDLC, data engineering workflows, reverse engineering, migration acceleration, code generation, testing, documentation, and productivity optimization.
• Familiarity with Insurance industry platforms and core systems, including Policy Administration, Claims, Billing, Underwriting, Data & Analytics ecosystems, and digital modernization initiatives.
• Strong consulting, solutioning, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work closely with data, cloud, architecture and business to define transformation roadmaps and deliver business value through data-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise data platforms that support the evolving needs of the Property & Casualty Insurance business, including Underwriting, Claims, Billing, Actuarial, Finance, and Analytics functions.
• Partner closely with business stakeholders, including Underwriting, Actuarial, Claims, Data Office, and Technology teams, to translate business objectives into scalable data architecture, engineering solutions, and actionable roadmaps.
• Evaluate emerging data technologies; solution evaluations - Relevant technologies in current insurance data modernization efforts include AWS Glue, PySpark, Snowflake, GenAI agents, and modern data platforms.
• Lead modernization of legacy data ecosystems and drive migration to cloud-native platforms, data lakes, lakehouses, and modern data warehouses leveraging AWS and related cloud technologies.
• Define enterprise data integration strategies across core insurance platforms such as Duck Creek, and adjacent enterprise systems, while enabling seamless integration with third-party data sources and industry providers.

Skills

Data Warehousing

Data Modeling

ETL/ELT Architecture

Data Integration

Data Quality

Metadata Management

Data Lakes & Lakehouses

Generative AI

AI-enabled Engineering

Consulting & Stakeholder Management

Cloud Data Platforms

Python

PySpark

Informatica

DataStage

AWS Glue

Snowflake

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science

Tools

Python

PySpark

Informatica

DataStage

AWS Glue

Snowflake

GenAI

Job description

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Strong experience designing, implementing, and governing modern cloud-native data platforms using AWS, AWS Glue, Snowflake, and related cloud data services. Experience in large-scale data modernization and migration initiatives is preferred.
• Proven expertise in Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, ETL/ELT architecture, data integration, data quality, metadata management, and scalable data pipeline design for enterprise analytics and operational workloads
• Hands-on experience developing and optimizing data solutions using Python, PySpark, Informatica, DataStage, AWS Glue, Snowflake, and related cloud-native data engineering technologies. Ability to guide engineering teams on architecture, coding standards, and implementation best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership in architecting and delivering solutions on modern data platforms, including Data Lakes, Lakehouses, Cloud Data Warehouses, and real-time data processing ecosystems. Hands-on implementation experience is required.
• Strong understanding of Generative AI, Agentic AI, and AI-enabled engineering concepts, including practical application of GenAI across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), data engineering workflows, reverse engineering, migration acceleration, code generation, testing, documentation, and productivity optimization.
• Familiarity with Insurance industry platforms and core systems, including Policy Administration, Claims, Billing, Underwriting, Data & Analytics ecosystems, and digital modernization initiatives. Knowledge of platforms such as Guidewire, Duck Creek, Majesco, or equivalent insurance systems is desirable.
• Strong consulting, solutioning, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work closely with data, cloud, architecture and business to define transformation roadmaps and deliver business value through data-driven solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise data platforms that support the evolving needs of the Property & Casualty Insurance business, including Underwriting, Claims, Billing, Actuarial, Finance, and Analytics functions.
• Partner closely with business stakeholders, including Underwriting, Actuarial, Claims, Data Office, and Technology teams, to translate business objectives into scalable data architecture, engineering solutions, and actionable roadmaps.
• Evaluate emerging data technologies; solution evaluations - Relevant technologies in current insurance data modernization efforts include AWS Glue, PySpark, Snowflake, GenAI agents, and modern data platforms.
• Lead modernization of legacy data ecosystems and drive migration to cloud-native platforms, data lakes, lakehouses, and modern data warehouses leveraging AWS and related cloud technologies. Modernization efforts involving AWS Glue, Snowflake, and cloud-native architectures have been identified as key transformation priorities.
• Define enterprise data integration strategies across core insurance platforms such as Duck Creek, and adjacent enterprise systems, while enabling seamless integration with third-party data sources and industry providers.

TCS Employee Benefits Summary:

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
• Salary Range: $180,000 - $210,000 a year

Location

Jersey City, NJ

Function

TECHNOLOGY

Role

Lead

ID

430370

Skills

Data Modelling | Data Warehouse

Salary Range

$180,000 - $210,000

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE