Associate Data Architect

AXIS (AXIS Capital)•Halifax, NS

1d•CA$70,000 - CA$110,000

About The Position

This is an Associate Architect role which means you will bring skills and experiences to AXIS along with a drive and curiosity to learn and develop new skills based on industry best practices and AXIS requirements. Proactively design the AXIS data estate and accompanying frameworks and standards that will enable us to best use our data to maximize profit for the organization. Work with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate business outcomes into designs and patterns that can be executed by the developers and other technical experts that will then go forth and build them. Being the translation point throughout delivery to ensure that solutions are built in the optimum way, with minimum technical debt. Build out policies and frameworks to accompany all data architecture working practices that will enable work to be approached in a consistent way, resulting in consistent and scalable solutions. Work with stakeholders to draw out conceptual and logical data models to describe the key concepts in the AXIS data estate. Ensure that these models are then utilised in the implementation of new systems and data repositories Leverages expertise in APIs and data integration to support proof-of-concepts (POCs), evaluating emerging technologies and translating outcomes into robust Data Solution Designs Support stakeholders in bringing solution designs through governance forums within D&A and wider architectural review boards. Contribute to the build and maintenance of a central data governance and data quality solution. Contribute to the build and maintenance of the master and reference data management strategy and approach, work with the business and the supporting BTS functions to implement this across the organization in a consistent, scalable way. Keen to develop in depth knowledge of data architecture practices and serve as a technical expert in the field. Proactively engages with, and understand, the group strategy and provides input/ideas for improvements to the AXIS data strategy to promote alignment with business goals. Simplifies the existing data architecture, delivering reusable services and cost-saving opportunities in line with the policies and standards of the compan Evaluates and recommends emerging technologies for data management, storage, and analytics. You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role. This role reports into the Head of Data Architecture.

Requirements

At least 3-4 years of experience in data related design and/or build work.
Experience working with data models and enterprise data lake/warehouse initiatives.
A background in Software Engineering would also be useful.
Experience in data analysis, data integration and data governance.
Familiarity with Azure integration patterns, including APIs and event streaming and how they can be effectively applied across the organisation.
Understanding of Master Data Management (MDM) concepts and strategies.
Exposure to Cloud Data Platforms such as Databricks or Snowflake, with hands on experience in real world scenarios.
Understanding of entity-relationship modelling, metadata systems, and data quality tools and techniques.
Ability to think strategically and relate architectural decisions and recommendations to business needs and client culture.
Curious personality who is driven and keen to learn and develop as part of the role.
Exceptional communication skills – a key part of this role will be working collaboratively with business stakeholders, with the technology organization, and with the wider Data and Analytics group.
Ability to communicate clearly to a variety of audiences and work collaboratively.
Ability to prioritize effectively, adapt as necessary based on business priorities, re-factor plans as required by changing priorities and communicate impact of changes to key stakeholders.
Strong oral and written communication skills and proven ability to win confidence of business partners and influence outcomes.
Strong ability to work with technical teams and multiple work streams with dynamic priorities.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of insurance industry data and information needs of the underwriting function within (Re) Insurance.
Experience in UK, Bermuda and US markets would be beneficial.
Technical knowledge around technology and tools used in support of data architecture and data governance preferred.

Responsibilities

Proactively design the AXIS data estate and accompanying frameworks and standards that will enable us to best use our data to maximize profit for the organization.
Work with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate business outcomes into designs and patterns that can be executed by the developers and other technical experts that will then go forth and build them.
Being the translation point throughout delivery to ensure that solutions are built in the optimum way, with minimum technical debt.
Build out policies and frameworks to accompany all data architecture working practices that will enable work to be approached in a consistent way, resulting in consistent and scalable solutions.
Work with stakeholders to draw out conceptual and logical data models to describe the key concepts in the AXIS data estate.
Ensure that these models are then utilised in the implementation of new systems and data repositories.
Leverages expertise in APIs and data integration to support proof-of-concepts (POCs), evaluating emerging technologies and translating outcomes into robust Data Solution Designs.
Support stakeholders in bringing solution designs through governance forums within D&A and wider architectural review boards.
Contribute to the build and maintenance of a central data governance and data quality solution.
Contribute to the build and maintenance of the master and reference data management strategy and approach, work with the business and the supporting BTS functions to implement this across the organization in a consistent, scalable way.
Develop in depth knowledge of data architecture practices and serve as a technical expert in the field.
Proactively engages with, and understand, the group strategy and provides input/ideas for improvements to the AXIS data strategy to promote alignment with business goals.
Simplifies the existing data architecture, delivering reusable services and cost-saving opportunities in line with the policies and standards of the company.
Evaluates and recommends emerging technologies for data management, storage, and analytics.
May be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.