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# Lead Data Architect

- **Company:** James Search Group
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Systems, Machine Learning, Meta-Data Management, Enterprise Data Management, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Data Strategy, Core Data, Information Technology, Real Time Data, Data Management, Stream Processing, Guidewire, Databricks
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_3550f158dca9410f7f4c3be30cfe4a41

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field
 * 12+ years of experience in data architecture, data modeling, and enterprise data management
 * 5+ years in leadership roles, building and scaling data architecture teams
 * Deep experience within P&C insurance, including core data domains (policy, claims, underwriting, finance)
 * Proven track record delivering large-scale data transformation and modernization initiatives
 * Expertise with modern data platforms and tools (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Spark, AWS, Azure, GCP)
 * Strong experience with data modeling (conceptual, logical, physical), governance, lineage, and metadata management
 * Experience designing cloud-native, distributed, and real-time data architectures, * Familiarity with insurance platforms such as Guidewire, Duck Creek, or Majesco
 * Experience with medallion/lakehouse architecture and advanced analytics environments
 * Cloud or data architecture certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)
 * Background working in global or highly regulated environments

## Description

Data Architecture Strategy & Governance

 * Define and execute the enterprise data architecture vision aligned to business and data strategy
 * Establish scalable, secure, and resilient architectures for data platforms, integration, and analytics
 * Develop and enforce standards, frameworks, and best practices for data modeling, governance, and architecture
 * Provide architectural oversight across major data initiatives, including platform modernization and digital transformation
 * Translate business and technical requirements into scalable data solutions
 * Guide engineering and delivery teams through the full lifecycle of data architecture and implementation
 * Develop current and future-state architecture roadmaps across key insurance data domains

Insurance Data Domain Expertise

 * Lead the design and standardization of data models across policy, claims, underwriting, and financial systems
 * Integrate core insurance platforms with enterprise data environments and third-party data sources
 * Support actuarial, underwriting, finance, and product teams with robust, scalable data solutions
 * Drive adoption of modern data technologies including cloud-native platforms, lakehouse architectures, and real-time data processing
 * Enable advanced analytics and machine learning through optimized data infrastructure
 * Embed data governance, lineage, quality, and security practices across all solutions

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

 * Build and lead a high-performing data architecture function, including architects, modelers, and technical leads
 * Partner closely with engineering, analytics, product, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful data solutions
 * Act as a senior advisor, promoting adoption of modern data practices and driving organizational change