Director Enterprise Data Architecture

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.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.**How You Will Contribute:*** Architect the Future: Evolve the Modern Data Platform strategy, architecture, and roadmap across cloud environments, data domains, and business lines.* Drive Enterprise Alignment: Partner with the Chief Data Officer, Data Platform, and Data & AI Enablement teams to drive adoption of our Enterprise Data Strategy.* Enable Governance & Innovation: Establish and maintain policies, standards, and solution patterns that balance agility with compliance and scale.* Mentor and Inspire: Provide hands-on leadership to Data Solution Engineers, division architects, and engineering teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals.* Evaluate and Evolve: Continuously assess the data tech landscape and evolve our architecture to stay ahead of business needs and innovation curves.* Champion Value Realization: Drive the development of business cases and influence investment decisions for roadmap priorities.**Skills & Experience to be Successful:*** 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#IH**Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being**We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:* *Health Benefits*: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance* *Financial Benefits*: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement* *Mental Health & Wellness*: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services* *Beyond Benefits*: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.*Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.***The Power To Be Yourself** As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.**Brown & Brown** is seeking a **Director Enterprise Data Architecture** to join our growing team in **Daytona Beach, FL, Dallas, TX and Atlanta, GA!**Founded in 1939 as a small, two-partner firm, Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) and our team of companies have grown into one of the world’s largest insurance brokerages while staying true to our foundation of trust, resilience, and delivering results. With a team that is as connected locally as it is globally, our high-performing, highly collaborative team delivers innovative risk and insurance solutions.We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed, and are committed to always doing what is right. With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates—not employees, and leaders—not managers. Everything we do is about the greater “WE”—never “me.”While diverse in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission—always doing what is best for our customers. #J-18808-Ljbffr