Data Architect (Insurance)

TL;DR

Data Architect (Azure/AWS): Designing and implementing end-to-end data models and integration frameworks for complex insurance projects with an accent on multi-cloud architecture and data governance. Focus on building reusable architecture blocks, optimizing data pipelines, and ensuring regulatory compliance across Azure and AWS platforms.

Location: Hybrid (Canada), requiring three days per week of in-person presence

Salary: 95,000 – 145,000 CAD

Company

Leading global insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies in the Canadian market for over 100 years.

What you will do

• Author and own comprehensive data architecture solutions for complex insurance projects, aligning with enterprise standards.
• Design and implement end-to-end data models, pipelines, and integration frameworks.
• Establish data governance strategies and ensure consistency with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Identify and extract reusable data assets such as schema definitions and ETL templates for broader application.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of data management technologies, including data lakes and lake houses.
• Provide architectural guidance throughout the project lifecycle as the lead technical data authority.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Data Architecture supporting mid-to-high complexity initiatives.
• Deep experience architecting and implementing data solutions on Azure and AWS.
• Proven expertise in establishing data governance frameworks and defining data quality rules.
• Proficiency in designing architectures that meet industry standards for data privacy and protection.
• Must be based in Canada and able to work in a hybrid model (3 days per week in-person).

Nice to have

• Insurance industry experience and working knowledge of insurance concepts.
• Databricks certification.
• Practical experience with Data Science, Generative AI tooling, and Agentic AI platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health and benefits plan with varying coverage levels.
• Minimum of four weeks of annual vacation.
• Four personal days per year for discretionary use.
• Access to a wide range of training and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive environment with a strong focus on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging (DIEB).