AVP of Data Platform Services – Engineering & DevOps

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies•Parsippany, NJ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and brokers. Our companies are all rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group – one of the financially strongest organizations in the world! Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be a leading small business insurance provider nationwide. Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company’s success is grounded in our core values: accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity. We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path! At Berkshire Hathaway GUARD, we’re not just insuring-we’re innovating. Our Data & Analytics (DnA) organization is at the heart of transforming how we assess risk, serve customers, and shape the future of insurance. We’re seeking AVP of Data Platform Services - Engineering & DevOps to lead the execution of our most strategic data initiatives.This role will own and drive two core service pillars of our platform: Data Engineering & Integration Services Enable customers to ingest, transform, and manage data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric workloads (Data Factory, Lakehouse, etc..). DevOps, CI/CD, MLOps & LLMOps Services Deliver automation and operational excellence for deploying data and AI solutions. Implement CI/CD pipelines for Fabric workloads, manage MLOps for model lifecycle, and establish LLMOps for generative AI solutions. This is a hands-on leadership role—you will build and maintain code, templates, and technical assets within Microsoft Fabric workloads, while scaling services and leading a team.

Requirements

Experience: 10+ years in data engineering, DevOps, or platform services; 5+ years in leadership roles.
Expertise: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, MLOps frameworks, and modern data architectures.
Hands-On Skills: Proficiency in Python, SQL, PowerShell, and Fabric APIs.
Leadership: Proven ability to scale teams and deliver enterprise-grade solutions.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate business objectives into technical solutions and service offerings.
Strong mentoring and communication skills
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Insurance industry experience preferred
Experience with data product or AI product delivery and data mesh models

Responsibilities

Hands-On Development: Design, build, and maintain reusable code, deployment templates, and automation scripts for Fabric workloads.
Service Ownership: Define, manage, and continuously improve Data Engineering and DevOps/MLOps/LLMOps service lines.
Customer Success: Partner with colleagues in the platform and as well as the domain senior engineers to deliver tailored solutions and ensure adoption of best practices.
Team Leadership: Mentor a team of engineers and architects.
Innovation: Drive automation, governance, and operational excellence across services.
Collaboration: Align services with Platform product roadmap and work closely with Domain Success teams.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
401K retirement plan with company match
Enjoy generous paid time off to support your work-life balance plus 9 ½ paid holidays
Up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave
Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment, receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
And much more!