Lead Architect - Database and Data Platform
Core
Lead Architect responsible for designing and guiding enterprise-wide technology vision, specifically focusing on database and data platform modernization, migration, and cloud-native architecture.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Architect (Database & Data Platform)
Builds
Enterprise database and data platform solutions (cloud-native, hybrid), migration strategies, and storage architectures.
Domain
Insurance technology, Cloud-native data platforms, Database modernization
Required skills
Enterprise architecture, Database migration strategy, Cloud-native design (AWS), Infrastructure as Code, Disaster recovery planning, FinOps, Technical leadership, Multi-cloud knowledge
Preferred skills
Insurance industry experience, Azure/GCP knowledge, Open-source database expertise
Technologies
AWS (RDS, Aurora, DMS, S3, EFS, FSx), Azure SQL, Oracle Database@Cloud, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Kubernetes, Terraform
Responsibilities
Define enterprise database migration and modernization strategy from on-prem to cloud; Architect end-to-end data platform solutions spanning ingestion to consumption; Establish database engineering standards for high availability and performance; Design cloud-native block and file storage solutions; Mentor engineers and DBAs; Partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into platform capabilities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic accountability