Sr. Data Architect (Portfolio Architect)

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The Global Risk Solutions (GRS) architecture team is looking for a Portfolio Architect in their Data architecture team. At Liberty Mutual, we constantly innovate to create exceptional solutions that provide peace of mind for our customers, agents, brokers, and partners. As an experienced architect, you will play a vital role in reshaping our core technology solutions, helping customers to embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.

Role overview:

As a Senior Data Architect within the Global Risk Solutions (GRS) data architecture team, you will play a pivotal leadership role at the forefront of our data and technology transformation initiatives. We are looking for a seasoned architect to co-lead the design and execution of modern data platform implementations that will enhance our enterprise data products. In this role, you will collaborate closely with leaders from the Data Office, Product Owners, and other technology teams to devise a comprehensive implementation strategy for GRS data platforms. Your insurance data knowledge and data technology expertise will be instrumental in enabling the organization to realize its future-state business capabilities and align with our target architecture.

About the role:

1. Align Technology Strategy with Business Goals:

• Refine and articulate the GRS Data North Star architecture, establishing a clear technical vision and strategy for data platforms, products, and systems that align with Liberty Mutual’s overarching business objectives.
• Develop a deep understanding of the GRS business strategy and associated use cases, ensuring that North Star architectures empower domain teams to achieve their business goals effectively.
• Create generational roadmaps that facilitate implementation planning toward a desired target state, simplifying our technology footprint while fulfilling business aspirations.

2. Provide Technical Leadership:

• Collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders—including business analysts, developers, and data scientists—to ensure seamless alignment between business needs and data solutions.
• Offer technical leadership and direction to the development teams.
• Advocate for the needs and perspectives of the GRS data architecture in shaping the broader North Star architecture, including Enterprise Architecture (EA) and GRS Domain Architecture.

3. Enable Solution Delivery Teams:

• Design a cohesive data architecture and robust data models that guarantee data quality, scalability, reliability, performance, and resilience. This encompasses effective data integration, warehousing, migration, and access strategies.
• Develop conceptual and logical context diagrams alongside comprehensive narratives to illustrate the interactions of enterprise, domain, and segment platforms.
• Present architectural runways during Program Increments, guiding solution delivery teams through the implementation process.
• Provide mentorship and education on data solution architecture to all stakeholders engaged in GRS data initiatives.

4. Govern Solutions for Evolving Business Needs:

• Ensure solutions adhere to established enterprise patterns and address any needs for the evolution of these patterns.
• Document and communicate architectural decision records to track solution enablement and identify technical debt.
• Conduct regular reviews of data domain platforms and products to monitor evolving risks, escalating costs, and the current business value.
• Champion data governance best practices to ensure compliance in solution designs.

5. Steer Innovation:

• Collaborate with enterprise teams to evaluate new data technologies, frameworks, and tools, ensuring we stay current with industry trends.
• Identify emerging trends and patterns that can be leveraged to improve solutions within Liberty Mutual's ecosystem.
• Partner with technology vendors to understand product capabilities and propose use cases for new features relevant to Liberty Mutual implementations.
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• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in software development, with minimum 10 years in Insurance industry
• 8+ years of proven experience as a data architect or similar role, with a strong understanding of data architecture principles and best practices
• 5+ years of Snowflake implementation experience in a cloud environment
• Extensive experience with data modeling, data warehousing, and data integration technologies.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and data quality methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders and drive aligned outcomes.
• Experience with cloud-based data solutions and modern data platforms is a plus

Join us in shaping the future of data architecture within Liberty Mutual's Global Risk Solutions. Your expertise will be vital in guiding our data transformation journey and driving business success through innovative data solutions.

As a purpose-driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.

At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.

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