Head of Data Engineering (Information Technology)
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Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.
We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.
Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.
Position Summary:
The Head of Data Engineering mission is to modernize Allied World's data engineering capabilities by building state-of-the-art data marketplace, where Allied World's all critical data and analytics assets effectively and efficiently managed. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and great engineering delivery leader with ability to bring together product leaders, technology leaders and partners to:
§ Create a modernization roadmap for data and analytics platforms
§ Build truly High Performing Data Engineering team
§ Enable agile data engineering and delivery practices
§ Ensure data and analytics technology capabilities delivered effectively and efficiently
The Head of Data Engineering will report to SVP, Chief Data Officer (CDO) of Allied World.
Key Responsibilities
Delivery Data Solutions – “What and Why”
§ Consolidates existing technologies, find opportunities to optimize current data operations
§ Define next-generation data architecture and design patterns to meet Allied World's growing data and analytics needs
§ Build modern data repository where we can bring in all our critical data assets together
§ Build efficient data pipeline where we could integrate both internal and external data assets much faster for the analysis
§ Build strong engineering practices around data Ingestion, Organization, Analysis and Consumption layers
§ Partner with other IT products, CISO, Infrastructure, Operations and EA teams, and bring them together in ensuring solutions being rolled out are integrated, secured, data centric and globally supported
§ Build a “High Performing Data Engineering Team” by hiring, mentoring, empowering engineering expertise globally and through technology delivery vendor partnerships.
Well Informed Stakeholders & Users – “Who”
§ Lead monthly “Data Engineering Review” with each senior stakeholder and provide transparency on all data engineering initiatives
§ Influence and motivate the business, data, and product leads to create a culture of delivery
§ Partner with Information Security, Enterprise Architecture and Platform Engineering teams on all innovation and key technology initiatives to make sure data engineering aspects effectively managed
Grow the Agile Practice at Allied Word – “How”
§ Accountability: Taking personal accountability to getting this done as per our commitments
§ Transparency: Clearly provide visibility and communicate regularly on how we are progressing on any kind of deliverables
§ Cost Effective: Always look for opportunities to be a cost-effective engineering organization by thoughtfully leveraging solutions, technology partners, on-site and offshore expertise
§ Culture: Nurture an environment where team can thrive in creativity to incubate new innovative technology/solutions that have practical and positive impact to the business.
Professional Experience / Qualifications:
§ 10+ years of experience in leading data engineering teams for global organization
§ Hands-on and demonstrated experience in building strong data pipeline, data warehouse, data lake, data hub solutions
§ Demonstrated experience in migrating from traditional ETL/Data Warehouse capabilities into modern data and analytics platforms
§ Strong experience in leading modern cloud-based data platform capabilities i.e. AWS, Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, etc.,
§ Strong experience in building and managing team of data architects, data engineers, data analysts both FTE and Consultants
§ Great track record in partnering with multiple technology solution providers both onsite and offshore
§ Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills, including a track record of coaching and mentoring a top-tier engineering team
§ Strong communication skills both written and verbal, with ability to communicate or convey results/outcomes to audience at all levels
§ Ability to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technology and business environment.
§ Experience in Insurance Industry is a PLUS. But not a mandatory.
Education
§ Bachelor's degree or Advanced degree or equivalent in MIS, Computer Science, Data & Analytics or related field.
Working at Allied World
Our team of over 1,400 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us:
- Instant membership in the Allied World Family — a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey.
- A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program.
- Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources
Global Presence
We are headquartered in Bermuda, with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto and Zug.
Our Business
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverage since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allows us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.
Allied World is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, age, disability, military service, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or regulation in the relevant jurisdiction where we operate.
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