Sr Data Architect II

Job Description:

We believe in giving you ongoing opportunities to advance your career. Whether you want to take on broader responsibilities or grow in new directions, you are in the right place. Here at Pacific Life, we want to help you embrace your potential so you can achieve your personal best doing purposeful work - every day.
 

Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile, and diverse talent to contribute to our mission of innovating our business and creating superior customer experience. We are actively seeking a talented Senior Data Architect to join our Enterprise data team in Newport Beach, CA. This role can be on-site, hybrid or 100% remote. 

How will you make an impact:

• Architect and Design Data Platforms: Design and implement scalable, cloud-based data architectures, enabling real-time and batch data processing to support analytics, AI/ML, and business intelligence use cases.
• Data Integration: Lead efforts to integrate diverse data sources (structured, semi-structured, and unstructured), ensuring data consistency, quality, and availability across hybrid environments (cloud and on-premises).
• Data Modernization: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and migrate legacy data systems to modern cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Snowflake), optimizing for performance, cost, and scalability.
• Innovation: Stay ahead of emerging data technologies like Data Mesh, Data Fabric, and API-driven services, and lead their implementation within the organization.
• Collaboration: Partner with data engineers, data governance, and business stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide feasible data solutions.

The experience you will bring:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field. A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.

• Data Architecture: 7+ years of experience designing and building enterprise data platforms, with a strong focus on cloud-native architectures using platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Data Solutions: Extensive experience in end-to-end data solutions, data modeling, including relational, NoSQL, and dimensional models. Ability to design flexible, scalable architectures supporting both batch and streaming data pipelines.
• Data Integration and ETL/ELT Mastery: Strong expertise in data integration, working with modern ETL/ELT tools (e.g., DBT, Matillion, Apache Airflow) and building efficient, scalable data pipelines across hybrid environments.
• Advanced SQL and Scripting Skills: Expertise in SQL and other programming languages (e.g., Python, Scala) for data transformation, querying, and automating workflows. Experience in building and optimizing complex database structures like stored procedures, views, and materialized views.
• DevOps and CI/CD: Experience in implementing DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines in the context of data architecture, automating data deployments, testing, and monitoring.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and technical leadership to align data architecture with organizational goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Third Party Data: Experience working with third-party data management solutions and integrating external data sources (e.g., APIs, data feeds, SaaS platforms) into the enterprise data platform.
• Industry Expertise: Prior experience in the financial services sector or a deep understanding of data management needs within highly regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare).
• Certifications: Professional certifications in cloud platforms and specialized data technologies (e.g., Snowflake SnowPro, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Data Engineer)

You can be who you are.

• People come first here. We’re committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at www.pacificlife.com. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.

• Benefits start Day 1.

• Your wellbeing is important. We’re committed to providing flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
• Generous paid time off options including Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation.

Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Your Benefits Start Day 1  
 

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.