Senior Data Architect

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Data Architect with deep expertise in Databricks and a strong understanding of the insurance industry. The ideal candidate will design and implement scalable data architectures that support advanced analytics, reporting, and AI/BI/ML initiatives across Broking, Binding, underwriting, claims, actuarial, and policy management functions. Job Information Regular or Temporary: Regular Language Fluency: English (Required) Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Key Responsibilities Data Architecture & Strategy Design and implement enterprise data architecture leveraging Databricks Lakehouse, Delta Lake, and Azure cloud-native services. Define data integration, modeling, and governance frameworks tailored for insurance data domains such as agency, carrier, policy, claims, invoicing & billing, and reinsurance. Create scalable and secure data pipelines that handle structured and unstructured data from internal and external sources. Author and maintain a technological roadmap with mappings to business capabilities. Experiment and establish adoption blueprint for emerging capabilities within Databricks and other data technologies. Secure the data with appropriate NIST cyber controls. Data Engineering & Analytics Enablement Lead the design of ETL/ELT pipelines using PySpark, SQL, Delta Live Tables, Lakeflow Connect, Autoloader, Lakeflow declarative pipelines, DBT, and Databricks Workflows. Partner with actuarial, underwriting, and BI teams to design semantic layers and analytics-ready datasets. Optimize performance and cost of Databricks clusters and workflows. Enable machine learning and predictive analytics by providing clean, governed, and feature-rich data sets. Governance & Quality Review solutions developed by divisional teams and vendors to ensure they use modern technology, are built to scale, resilient, and cost‑effective. Implement data quality, lineage, and metadata management frameworks using tools like Unity Catalog, Collibra, or Alation. Establish and enforce data security and compliance policies aligned with insurance regulations (e.g., NAIC, Privacy, HIPAA, GDPR, CFIUS). Ensure consistency of master data across operational and analytical systems. Collaboration & Leadership Collaborate with business leaders, data engineers, divisional data teams, data visualization experts, and platform head to align architecture with organizational goals. Mentor teams on best practices for data modeling, Databricks optimization, and cloud data architecture. Evaluate new technologies to continuously improve data strategy and capabilities. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in data architecture or data engineering, with at least 4 years in Databricks. Strong experience with insurance data models, including policy, claims, premium, fees, agency, underwriting, accounting, and insured domains. Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern data lakehouse architecture. Proficiency in SQL, PySpark, Delta Lake, and Databricks SQL. Experience integrating with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker) and data governance tools. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Skills Experience with streaming data frameworks (Kafka, Delta Live Tables). Familiarity with AI/ML pipelines in Databricks. Certifications Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional Azure/AWS Certified Data Architect IDMA (Insurance Data Management Association) certifications Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance. Tax‑advantaged savings accounts and a 401(k) plan with company match. Generous paid time off, including company holidays, vacation and sick days, and new parent leave. Eligibility for restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan. Comprehensive well‑being support covering physical, emotional, financial, social, and professional dimensions. Equal Opportunity Employer CRC Group supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. CRC Group is a Drug‑Free Workplace. Why CRC Group? Growth: Advance your career with our learning and leadership development programs. Innovation: Work in a forward‑thinking environment that values new ideas. Community: Be part of a supportive team that celebrates success together. Benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation, health benefits, and retirement plans. Company Overview Join CRC Group, a leader in specialty wholesale insurance, and take your career to new heights. We are a dynamic team dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr