ML Ops Enterprise Architect

Farmers Insurance Careers

19d•$156,300 - $297,125•Hybrid

About The Position

We are Farmers – where ambition meets opportunity. At Farmers, we’re not just known for unforgettable jingle – we’re a team with a passion for purpose and making a real difference in people’s lives. We deliver peace of mind when it matters most. Our results-driven, high-performance culture thrives on creativity, accountability and bold solutions. Here, growth isn’t just a goal – it’s a way of life for both the organization and every individual on our team. We tackle challenges head-on, learn from every experience and measure our impact on the customers who trust us. Join an award-winning, equal opportunity employer, where you’ll find more than a job – you’ll find a supportive community. Enjoy competitive benefits, take part in meaningful volunteer projects, and help shape the future alongside talented colleagues across all backgrounds. At Farmers, helping others is at the heart of what we do. Ready to make your mark? Discover our vibrant culture and explore career opportunities at www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate. Connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, and let’s build something incredible together! Workplace: Hybrid ( #LI-Hybrid ), Remote ( #LI-Remote ) Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.Job Summary This horizontal role defines and governs technology strategy that supports multiple business units and domains across the organization. This role acts as the critical link between business strategy and technology execution for the entire portfolio. It operates with broad autonomy and complexity under the guidance of senior team members, influencing executive decisions, shaping strategic roadmaps, and leading initiatives that span platforms and technologies. Designs and develops IT architecture strategy, standards and roadmap while creating Enterprise architecture delivery (integrated process, applications, data and technology) in alignment with Enterprise architecture vision and direction. Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in Enterprise Architecture or related field. Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. (Position Title Enterprise Architect)Essential Job Functions

Requirements

Minimum ten years experience across architecture disciplines with significant enterprise architecture leadership experience required.
5+ years: AI/ML Strategy & Roadmap Development.
4+ years: MLOps Tools (Eg. AWS Sagemaker, GCP Vertex AI, Databricks).
3+ years: ML & Data Pipeline Orchestration (Eg. Kubeflow, Apache Airflow).
2+ years: ML Feature Store Tools (Eg. Tecton, Databricks, FeatureForm).
3+ years: DevOps (Eg. Argo CD / Argo Workflows), Containerization (Kubernetes, ROSA).
3+ years: Enterprise Application Integration (Eg. Guidewire, Salesforce).
4+ years: Data Platforms (Eg. Snowflake, RedShift, BigQuery).
2+ years: GenAI Tools / LLMs (Eg. OpenAI, Gemini, etc.).
1+ year: Agentic AI Frameworks (Eg. LangGraph, Autogen, Google ADK).
3+ years: API Orchestration (Eg. Mulesoft, Google Cloud API).
3+ years: Data Mesh Architecture & Data Product Design.
3+ years: Event-Driven Architecture (EDA).
4+ years: Scalable AWS ML/AI Cloud Infrastructure (Multi-tenant SaaS).
3+ years: Data Architecture Guidelines Development.
3+ years: Security in Distributed Systems.
4+ years: Designing Scalable, Decoupled Systems.
5+ years: Strategy & Roadmap Creation.
3+ years: Influencing with Data-Driven Insights.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelors degree preferred.
Masters degree preferred.
Architect or senior-level industry certifications required upon hire.
Second architect or senior-level industry certification required within 12 months of hire.
TOGAF Certified EA Architect preferred.
Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
Proven experience leading and delivering enterprise-wide architectural initiatives that resulted in measurable business outcomes (example, cost savings, improved agility, reduced risk) required.
Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.
Demonstrated experience working with and influencing senior executive leaders on enterprise-level technology strategy required.

Nice To Haves

4+ years: Functional Knowledge of Insurance Domains (Policy, Claims, Services Ops) - Preferred.
2+ years: Legal & Compliance Regulations in Insurance - Preferred.
3+ years: Data Product Development for Functional Domains.
2+ years: AI-Driven Business Process Automation.

Responsibilities

Architect and implement scalable AWS ML/AI cloud infrastructure in a multi-tenant SaaS environment.
Collaborate with data scientists, data engineers, and IT teams to define requirements and best practices for ML model development, deployment, and monitoring.
Evaluate and recommend tools, platforms, and cloud technologies for ML Ops, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
Oversee the integration of ML pipelines with existing enterprise data and application architectures. Familiarity with Guidewire integrations is highly desirable.
Oversee ML/AI related Kubernetes cluster management and provide guidance on alternative ML/AI workflow orchestration options such as Argo vs Kubeflow, and ML/AI data pipeline creation, management and governance with tools like Airflow.
Employ tools like Argo CD to automate infrastructure deployment and management.
Mentor and guide technical teams on ML Ops architecture, tooling, and best practices.

Benefits

Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
401(k)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance