Senior Data Architect (Property & Casualty (P&C) or Life & Annuities (L&A) Insurance)

We are seeking a Senior Data Architect with strong experience in Azure, Databricks, Data Vault, and enterprise data modeling to support data modernization initiatives across insurance business units. This role focuses on designing standardized, scalable data models and developing reusable data components that support analytics, reporting, and operational use cases across P&C and L&A domains.

Key Responsibilities

Data Modeling & Design

• Design and maintain enterprise data models using Data Vault 2.0, dimensional modeling (Kimball), and normalized approaches (Inmon).
• Develop modular, reusable model components that can be adapted across multiple business entities.
• Build curated datasets and support the development of data products for business consumption.

Architecture & Implementation

• Work with engineering teams to implement models on Azure and Databricks platforms.
• Align data model designs with ETL/ELT pipelines, ingestion frameworks, and BI/reporting tools.
• Ensure models support performance, scalability, and data quality requirements.

Standards & Governance

• Establish and maintain modeling standards, documentation guidelines, metadata structures, and lineage requirements.
• Promote consistency and adherence to data governance practices across teams.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with business stakeholders to translate requirements into data model designs.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior data modelers.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for data modeling methodologies and modern data architecture practices.

 

 

 

Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering 8+ years

EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a leading data analytics and digital operations and solutions company. We partner with clients using a data and AI-led approach to reinvent business models, drive better business outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL harnesses the power of data, analytics, AI, and deep industry knowledge to transform operations for the world’s leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and financial services, media and retail, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. We are headquartered in New York and have more than 54,000 employees spanning six continents. For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.

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