Principal Data Architect

The Hartford; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company seeks a Principal Data Architect to define and drive data and AI architecture aligned with enterprise strategy. The role involves designing scalable data solutions, mentoring team members, and implementing advanced data platforms, with a focus on GenAI initiatives. Candidates can work in a hybrid or remote arrangement, depending on their location.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data architecture.
• Deep expertise in designing data architectures for GenAI applications.
• Recognized domain certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain line of business data architecture.
• Design data architectures to support GenAI applications.
• Drive the creation of data domains across the enterprise.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Informatica IDMC

Database systems

Python

PySpark

Leadership skills

Advanced ML/AI data pipelines

Data engineering principles

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Equivalent work experience

Job description

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

Overview of Role

As a Principal Data Architect, you will be a strategic leader responsible for defining and driving line of business data and AI architecture that is connected and aligned to the enterprise data architecture vision and strategy. You will lead the design and implementation of highly scalable, reliable, and secure data solutions, including those that support GenAI initiatives. This role will help shape the organization's data maturity and strategy, emphasizing the development of core data domains and the integration of AI/ML capabilities enabled by robust data platforms.

This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work arrangement. Candidates who live near one of our office locations will have the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Candidates who do not live near an office will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as needed.

Primary Job Responsibilities

1. Strategic Data Architecture Leadership: Develop and maintain line of business data architecture, aligned to Enterprise data architecture and strategy, including data models, data pipelines, data warehouses, data lakes, and data marts.
2. GenAI Data Architecture: Design and implement data architectures to support GenAI applications, including data ingestion, storage, processing, and retrieval for large language models (LLMs) and other AI/ML models.
3. Implementation and Delivery: Drive the creation and maintenance of data domains across the enterprise.
4. Advanced Data Platform Design: Architect and design complex data platforms leveraging Snowflake, AWS, GCP, and other cutting-edge technologies.
5. Technology Evaluation and Adoption: Partner with Architecture, Data Science, and Engineering Leadership to evaluate and recommend new data technologies and trends, including those related to GenAI, to enhance our data capabilities and drive innovation.
6. Technology Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance on data architecture best practices, including data governance, data security, and data integration.
7. Cloud-Native Architecture: Architect and optimize data solutions on cloud platforms, specifically AWS and GCP, leveraging cloud-native services for scalability and reliability.
8. Data Integration and Transformation: Design and implement data integration solutions using Informatica IDMC, Python, and PySpark, ensuring seamless data flow across systems.
9. Reliability and Optimization: Design and implement data architectures that are reliable, scalable, and resilient, ensuring high availability and performance while being cost-efficient.
10. Streaming Data Applications: Design and implement architectures for streaming data applications, enabling real-time data processing and analytics.
11. Data Governance and Security: Design data architectures that support the Enterprise Data Governance framework, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance.
12. Mentorship and Evangelism: Mentor junior team members, lead Communities of Practice, and promote standards and best practices for high-quality data products and AI solutions.
13. Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of data architecture designs, standards, and practices, ensuring broad awareness.
14. Stay Current: Continuously evaluate and recommend new data technologies and trends to improve data capabilities.

Skills

• Expertise in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Snowflake).
• Extensive knowledge of Informatica IDMC for data integration and transformation.
• Deep knowledge of database systems (SQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, vector, graph).
• Experience with Python and PySpark.
• Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership.
• Experience with advanced ML/AI data pipelines.
• Deep understanding of data engineering principles and best practices using cloud technologies, data pipelines, enterprise data warehousing, and large-scale transformations.

Education, Experience, Certifications, and Licenses

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in data architecture, focusing on enterprise data solutions.
• Deep expertise in designing and implementing data architectures for GenAI applications.
• Preferred: Recognized domain certifications such as AWS Data and Analytics, GCP Professional Data Engineer, SnowPro Advanced Architect.

Compensation

The annual base pay range is primarily based on external market analysis. Actual pay may vary based on performance, proficiency, and competencies. It is part of a comprehensive compensation package including bonuses, incentives, and recognition. The range is:

$140,000 - $210,000

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We’re committed to diversity and inclusion, and we are an equal opportunity employer. We believe in human achievement and supporting our employees through various programs and initiatives to foster a supportive and innovative work environment.