Principal Solution Architect-Data & Digital Architecture
DescriptionNew York, NY; Hartford, CT; Morristown, NJ; Stamford, CT; US/UKWe invent the new to help the world move forward.
Combining powerful analytics and deeper insights with bigger ideas and innovative solutions, we free up our clients' potential, thereby fulfilling our own.
Take it seriously.
Make it fun.
Know it matters.
As we develop an enterprise-wide data and digital strategy that moves us toward greater focus on the use of data and data-driven insights, we are seeking a Data & Digital Solutions Architect.
The Data & Digital Solutions Architect is a hands-on, execution focused role helping translate the data and digital strategy to architecture and to execution.
In this role you will have an understanding of our data and analytical systems at a granular level, and function as organizational data and digital architecture subject matter expert for our various projects.
Your expertise in Integrated Data & Analytics will help guide solutions for:
structured and unstructured data ingestion framework; data standardization pipelines; reference and master data management; data governance and data cataloging; capture and analytics of data quality and usage data; enterprise semantic layer; and business intelligence and analytical data experiences.
DISCOVER your opportunity What will your essential responsibilities include?Understanding of AXA XL's existing architectureUnderstand user requirements (desired output & outcome) and existing environments (current state), and translate these into an architecture and road mapCollaborate with customers, analysts, other architects, modelers, developers, testers, partners and vendors Guide the full lifecycle of a Solution, including:
Understand the Business Capabilities that are required and translate this to Technical Capabilities and Solution Architecture Assist the customer (and business solutions analysts) to define and declare non-functional requirements for building out solution capabilitiesDesign AXA XL's architecture and solutions to meet business requirements in a manner that balances architectural standards, and implementation and operational risks, with restricted parameters such as budget and timeDocument solution interactions and relationships, along with basic infrastructure and application onboarding requirementsAssist in the creation of cost estimates including implementation as well as total cost of ownershipEnsure the future-state solutions have been fully vetted, are performant and scalable, enable agility, can be supported, are cost effective and highly available, and meet the robust needs of the businessEnsure security by design to meet Information Security policies, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Regulatory requirements, and industry best practiceAssess vendor tools based on required capabilities, future capabilities, and architecture drivers, and document justification for tool selectionBe hands on to demonstrate tools, patterns, security, performance, scalability, etc.
in a lab environment when necessaryWork with quality assurance team to ensure the testing approach is appropriate for the given architecture and solutionLead design reviews (pre-development) and implementation reviews (post-development) to ensure principles and standards are followed, and that technical debt is managedCreate a feedback loop for those who are implementing and interacting with the solutionsParticipate in the definition of adoption and experience metrics for the solution to measure the success of the solutionPresent architecture decisions, explain the end-to-end solution, educate others how they can contribute, and provide guidance on tool usageExtract best-practice knowledge, reference architectures, and patterns for sharing with the broader community of Architects at AXA XL and/or AXA GroupDocument cost and performance metrics for different design patterns, and provide project teams the ability to decide the most appropriate pattern for their requirements, timeline, and budgetParticipate in the definition and maintenance of Architecture principles and artifactsEngage with tool vendors on their roadmaps and appropriate usage of their toolsEngage with industry experts to validate the architecture and designs, and understand industry trendsDocument data flow and storage mechanisms and provide examples to data developers when necessaryWork with data modelers to ensure modeling approach is appropriate for the given data architecture and solutionYou will report to the Head of Data & Digital Architecture.
QualificationsSHARE your talentWe're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
Line management responsibility for Integrated Data & Analytics solution architecture teamIntegrated Data & Analytics domain architecture authority & accountability, is self-supervising from a technical perspectiveAct as a strategic advisor to managementUse skills to profoundly influence senior/executive management where contributions may impact the industry as well as the companyStrong management and leadership skills with the ability to influence department's strategyWork on novel and diverse, state-of-the-art issues/problems, and on assignments of large scope, impact and importanceContribute to the development of the Strategic ArchitectureProvide technical training and direction to others as needed at all levels of the organization Several years in relevant architecture rolesPossess broad and deep insurance and architecture expertise and knowledgeUnderstand & be able to communicate business problems & technical solutions in appropriate terminology and ability to influence across business linesAbility to navigate business dynamics/political sensitivitiesExcellent presentation, communication (oral & written), and relationship building skills, across all levels of managementStrong Organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to handle changeExcellent problem solving and analysis skillsMust be able to work well under pressure and consistently meet deadlinesAbility to work as part of a team or to be self-directed as requiredPracticed at working as part of a global team (including outsourcing) spanning multiple time zonesKnowledge and active use of Agile, SCRUM and Continuous DeliveryUnderstand cultural differences and be effective working in a diverse environmentPassion for learning and prepared to go the extra mileYou care about what you do, and what we doPassion for data and experience working within a data driven organizationHands-on experience with architecting, implementing, and performance tuning of:
Data Lake technologies (e.
g.
Delta Lake, Parquet, Spark, Databricks)Integration and Data Pipeline/ETL/ELT technologiesAnalytical data models and semantic layersBI tools and techniques Reference & Master Data ManagementMetadata management and data governanceAzure cloud platform environmentData access control and securityData Ops and CI/CDFIND your futureAXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks.
For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.
How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.
With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.
Learn more at axaxl.
comInclusion & DiversityAXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success.
That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential.
It's about helping one another and our business to move forward and succeed.
Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter Learn more at axaxl.
com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity.
AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Sustainability At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy.
In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities.
We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future.
Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called Roots of resilience, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
Our Pillars:
Valuing nature:
How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us.
Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society are essential to our future.
We're committed to protecting and restoring nature from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
Addressing climate change:
The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant.
Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption.
We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
Integrating ESG:
All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future.
Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business.
We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
AXA Hearts in Action:
We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's Hearts in Action programs.
These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day the Global Day of Giving.
For more information, please see axaxl.
com/sustainabilityThe pay range for this position is $118,500 $233,000.
Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual's skills, experience and location.
We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues' pay.
Job Field:
ITJob Type:
StandardSchedule:
Full-time.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Combining powerful analytics and deeper insights with bigger ideas and innovative solutions, we free up our clients' potential, thereby fulfilling our own.
Take it seriously.
Make it fun.
Know it matters.
As we develop an enterprise-wide data and digital strategy that moves us toward greater focus on the use of data and data-driven insights, we are seeking a Data & Digital Solutions Architect.
The Data & Digital Solutions Architect is a hands-on, execution focused role helping translate the data and digital strategy to architecture and to execution.
In this role you will have an understanding of our data and analytical systems at a granular level, and function as organizational data and digital architecture subject matter expert for our various projects.
Your expertise in Integrated Data & Analytics will help guide solutions for:
structured and unstructured data ingestion framework; data standardization pipelines; reference and master data management; data governance and data cataloging; capture and analytics of data quality and usage data; enterprise semantic layer; and business intelligence and analytical data experiences.
DISCOVER your opportunity What will your essential responsibilities include?Understanding of AXA XL's existing architectureUnderstand user requirements (desired output & outcome) and existing environments (current state), and translate these into an architecture and road mapCollaborate with customers, analysts, other architects, modelers, developers, testers, partners and vendors Guide the full lifecycle of a Solution, including:
Understand the Business Capabilities that are required and translate this to Technical Capabilities and Solution Architecture Assist the customer (and business solutions analysts) to define and declare non-functional requirements for building out solution capabilitiesDesign AXA XL's architecture and solutions to meet business requirements in a manner that balances architectural standards, and implementation and operational risks, with restricted parameters such as budget and timeDocument solution interactions and relationships, along with basic infrastructure and application onboarding requirementsAssist in the creation of cost estimates including implementation as well as total cost of ownershipEnsure the future-state solutions have been fully vetted, are performant and scalable, enable agility, can be supported, are cost effective and highly available, and meet the robust needs of the businessEnsure security by design to meet Information Security policies, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Regulatory requirements, and industry best practiceAssess vendor tools based on required capabilities, future capabilities, and architecture drivers, and document justification for tool selectionBe hands on to demonstrate tools, patterns, security, performance, scalability, etc.
in a lab environment when necessaryWork with quality assurance team to ensure the testing approach is appropriate for the given architecture and solutionLead design reviews (pre-development) and implementation reviews (post-development) to ensure principles and standards are followed, and that technical debt is managedCreate a feedback loop for those who are implementing and interacting with the solutionsParticipate in the definition of adoption and experience metrics for the solution to measure the success of the solutionPresent architecture decisions, explain the end-to-end solution, educate others how they can contribute, and provide guidance on tool usageExtract best-practice knowledge, reference architectures, and patterns for sharing with the broader community of Architects at AXA XL and/or AXA GroupDocument cost and performance metrics for different design patterns, and provide project teams the ability to decide the most appropriate pattern for their requirements, timeline, and budgetParticipate in the definition and maintenance of Architecture principles and artifactsEngage with tool vendors on their roadmaps and appropriate usage of their toolsEngage with industry experts to validate the architecture and designs, and understand industry trendsDocument data flow and storage mechanisms and provide examples to data developers when necessaryWork with data modelers to ensure modeling approach is appropriate for the given data architecture and solutionYou will report to the Head of Data & Digital Architecture.
QualificationsSHARE your talentWe're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
Line management responsibility for Integrated Data & Analytics solution architecture teamIntegrated Data & Analytics domain architecture authority & accountability, is self-supervising from a technical perspectiveAct as a strategic advisor to managementUse skills to profoundly influence senior/executive management where contributions may impact the industry as well as the companyStrong management and leadership skills with the ability to influence department's strategyWork on novel and diverse, state-of-the-art issues/problems, and on assignments of large scope, impact and importanceContribute to the development of the Strategic ArchitectureProvide technical training and direction to others as needed at all levels of the organization Several years in relevant architecture rolesPossess broad and deep insurance and architecture expertise and knowledgeUnderstand & be able to communicate business problems & technical solutions in appropriate terminology and ability to influence across business linesAbility to navigate business dynamics/political sensitivitiesExcellent presentation, communication (oral & written), and relationship building skills, across all levels of managementStrong Organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to handle changeExcellent problem solving and analysis skillsMust be able to work well under pressure and consistently meet deadlinesAbility to work as part of a team or to be self-directed as requiredPracticed at working as part of a global team (including outsourcing) spanning multiple time zonesKnowledge and active use of Agile, SCRUM and Continuous DeliveryUnderstand cultural differences and be effective working in a diverse environmentPassion for learning and prepared to go the extra mileYou care about what you do, and what we doPassion for data and experience working within a data driven organizationHands-on experience with architecting, implementing, and performance tuning of:
Data Lake technologies (e.
g.
Delta Lake, Parquet, Spark, Databricks)Integration and Data Pipeline/ETL/ELT technologiesAnalytical data models and semantic layersBI tools and techniques Reference & Master Data ManagementMetadata management and data governanceAzure cloud platform environmentData access control and securityData Ops and CI/CDFIND your futureAXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks.
For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.
How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.
With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.
Learn more at axaxl.
comInclusion & DiversityAXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success.
That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential.
It's about helping one another and our business to move forward and succeed.
Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter Learn more at axaxl.
com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity.
AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Sustainability At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy.
In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities.
We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future.
Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called Roots of resilience, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
Our Pillars:
Valuing nature:
How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us.
Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society are essential to our future.
We're committed to protecting and restoring nature from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
Addressing climate change:
The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant.
Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption.
We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
Integrating ESG:
All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future.
Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business.
We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
AXA Hearts in Action:
We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's Hearts in Action programs.
These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day the Global Day of Giving.
For more information, please see axaxl.
com/sustainabilityThe pay range for this position is $118,500 $233,000.
Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual's skills, experience and location.
We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues' pay.
Job Field:
ITJob Type:
StandardSchedule:
Full-time.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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