Director Enterprise Data Architecture

Brown & Brown • Daytona Beach, FL

74d • Hybrid

About The Position

Brown & Brown is seeking a Director Enterprise Data Architecture to join our growing team in Daytona Beach, FL, Dallas, TX and Atlanta, GA! The Director Enterprise Data Architecture is a highly skilled and experienced leader that will play a pivotal role in architecting the foundation of our modern data ecosystem. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role — ideal for someone who's as comfortable defining enterprise-wide patterns and governance as they are collaborating with executive stakeholders and mentoring technical teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 8+ years of experience in data architecture and engineering, including enterprise-level strategy and implementation
• 12+ years of relevant experience, with 5+ years in progressive leadership roles (preferred)
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, Snowflake (preferred)
• Experience defining and implementing modern architectural patterns like Data Mesh, Data Virtualization, Lakehouse, Data Fabric, and Delta Lake
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, and Java (preferred)
• Agile/Scrum delivery experience (preferred)
• Certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Data Engineer Associate, or equivalent (preferred)
• Industry experience in insurance, financial services, or highly regulated environments (preferred)
• Experience building globally distributed data solutions (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience designing patterns, solutions and controls for data pipelines, integration, curation, analytics, and AI/ML
• Proven success architecting and delivering in cloud-first environments, especially Azure or similar platforms
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, metadata management, data governance, and compliance frameworks
• Executive-level communication skills with the ability to drive alignment across technical and business stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership in matrixed teams and distributed environments
• Passion for mentoring, learning, and leading by example

Responsibilities

• Evolve the Modern Data Platform strategy, architecture, and roadmap across cloud environments, data domains, and business lines.
• Partner with the Chief Data Officer, Data Platform, and Data & AI Enablement teams to drive adoption of our Enterprise Data Strategy.
• Establish and maintain policies, standards, and solution patterns that balance agility with compliance and scale.
• Provide hands-on leadership to Data Solution Engineers, division architects, and engineering teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals.
• Continuously assess the data tech landscape and evolve our architecture to stay ahead of business needs and innovation curves.
• Drive the development of business cases and influence investment decisions for roadmap priorities.

Benefits

• Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree