Guardian Life

Head of Data Architecture

Guardian Life

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: HolmdelNew JerseyNew YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $152,290 - $250,195 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Work with an agile team to deliver and evolve the data platform services
  • Collaborate with partners to ensure specifications are converted into designs
  • Perform data analysis activities including data profiling and transformation rules
  • Design, deliver, and document multi-platform architecture
  • Develop and maintain data models for supported applications
  • Support data integration efforts and standardization policies
  • Maintain the quality, supportability, and performance of processes
  • Actively participate in QA and UAT for data initiatives
  • Seek innovative solutions for data challenges

Requirements

  • 15+ years of IT data engineering and architecture experience
  • 10+ years of experience leading data teams
  • Excellent comprehension of data management principles
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally
  • A forward-thinking individual capable of modernizing data architecture
  • Deep understanding of business and technology
  • Expertise in driving data modeling quality across levels
  • Understanding of vendor SaaS integrations and experience with Databricks
  • Hands-on experience designing data architecture for large scale projects
  • Strong knowledge of ETL concepts, preferably with Informatica, Syncsort, Fivetran
  • Proven experience in implementing real-time and Change Data Capture (CDC)
  • Strong SQL, PL/SQL experience
  • Expert proficiency in data modeling tools, preferably Erwin
  • SAFe experience is a plus
  • Background in Insurance or Financial Services domains is highly desirable
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and creative problem-solving skills.
Benefits
  • Annual, sales, or other incentive compensation
  • Flexible, supportive, and inclusive benefits and resources
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
data engineeringdata architecturedata modelingETLSQLPL/SQLreal-time data processingChange Data Capture (CDC)data profilingdata transformation
Soft Skills
collaborationleadershipproblem-solvingcommunicationcross-functional teamworkinnovationquality assuranceuser acceptance testing (UAT)forward-thinkingcomprehension of data management principles