Technical Solution Leader - Azure Data & Insurance Analytics - Remote
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Job description
- Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end data architectures using Azure-native services such as ADLS, ADF, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL, and Azure Databricks.
- Define and drive data strategy, architecture standards, and best practices across programs.
- Architect scalable data pipelines aligned with Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers).
- Oversee data discovery, profiling, and mapping across multiple enterprise systems.
- Translate complex business requirements into data models, transformation logic, and scalable solution designs.
- Conduct gap analysis and define target-state data architecture.
- Establish and enforce data governance, data quality frameworks, and validation processes.
- Design and implement insurance-specific data models supporting underwriting, claims, actuarial, and financial reporting.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify optimal source systems and define ingestion strategies.
- Develop data ingestion, integration, and orchestration frameworks.
- Drive data reconciliation, validation, and audit mechanisms to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Lead data migration and modernization initiatives.
- Optimize pipelines and databases for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Define operating models, governance structures, and cross-functional alignment strategies.
- Deliver key artifacts including data dictionaries, validation catalogs, architecture documentation, and onboarding frameworks.
Requirements
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10-12+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or large-scale transformation programs.
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Strong experience working with high-volume insurance datasets (policy, premium, exposure, claims, financials).
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Solid understanding of actuarial processes and key insurance KPIs, including:
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Renewal Ratio
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Submission-to-Quote / Quote-to-Bind ratios
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Decline Ratio
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Gross Written Premium (GWP) & Renewal Premium
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Loss Ratios (Paid, Incurred, Developed, Projected)
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Rate Adequacy & Risk-Adjusted Rate Change
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Probability metrics (by class and exposure group)
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Rate Indications
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Expertise in:
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Data architecture and data modeling
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Source-to-target mapping
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Data definition and metadata management
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Proven ability to establish and enforce data governance and data quality frameworks.
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Hands-on experience designing insurance domain data models.
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Strong experience in data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration frameworks.
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Solid understanding of distributed data processing concepts.
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Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across business, actuarial, and engineering teams.
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Demonstrated success delivering scalable, high-performance, and cost-optimized data solutions.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with enterprise data models and data standardization initiatives.
- Prior experience in cloud-based insurance (P&C) data and analytics programs.
- Hands-on experience with PySpark and Spark-based processing frameworks.
- Strong expertise in Databricks optimization and performance tuning.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on solution architecture and business impact.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to drive cross-functional collaboration.