Lead Data Solution Architect
Lead Data Solution Architect
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Job Description
The opportunity
At Manulife were on a mission to transform technology into a strategic asset that accelerates value.
The Lead Data Solution Architect will lead the architecture and strategic design of advanced data solutions within the Enterprise Data Lake (EDL) Ecosystem.
This is an individual contributor role. You will guide multifunctional teams consisting of business analysts data engineers DevOps engineers and quality engineers while collaborating with collaborators to deliver data reporting and analytics solutions for GWAM Data Office.
As the technical architect for data in EDL this role will own the architectural roadmap and oversee the ingestion curation common data model and consumption of data in the EDL. The EDL ecosystem is a Databricks Lakehouse demonstrating the use of Microsoft Azure PaaS incorporating Azure Data Factory Azure Databricks ADLS OpenAI and AKS.
Responsibilities
Architect and be responsible for the design of Data Products within the EDL ecosystem encompassing endtoend data pipelines data storage and data consumption layers.
Define and lead architectural designs for new initiatives analyzing business needs mapping those needs to required data sources integrating sources with the EDL and developing data reporting and analytics solutions (including Generative AI) within the EDL ecosystem to meet business objectives.
Develop and maintain the architectural roadmap ensuring alignment with business goals and technological advancements.
Engage with various teams (including Architecture Cloud Engineering Support and Business partners) to ensure cohesive and coordinated design solutions.
Conduct and facilitate design reviews ensuring architectural integrity scalability and robustness of data solutions.
Provide architectural mentorship and technical signoff on solutions ensuring alignment with established practices and standards.
Implement standard methodologies for data pipeline design (ingestion/curation) data storage and consumerfacing data structures including scalable conformed dimensional data marts (technologies include Databricks SQL Warehouse).
Ensure solutions adhere to GWAM and Global Data technology standards including Application Performance Management (APM) standards and compliance with Risk and Audit controls.
Discover opportunities for continual improvement making recommendations to improve the scalability and robustness of platforms and solutions.
Perform quick Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to understand deeper requirements.
How will you create an impact
Were looking for dedicated individuals who are ready to:
Empower with Technology:Drive seamless customer and colleague experiences through innovative tech solutions.
Innovate and Optimize: Enhance efficiency and security by streamlining processes and building a robust technical core.
Cultivate FutureReady Talent:Lead upskilling initiatives to prepare our team for tomorrows challenges.
What motivates you
You obsess about customers listen engage and act for their benefit.
You think big with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
You take ownership and build solutions focusing on what matters.
You do what is right work with integrity and speak up.
You share your humanity helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.
What we are looking for
Deep experience in enterprise data lake architecture design
Strong understanding of the Microsoft Azure stack including expertise in Databricks and Power BI.
Extensive experience in designing and developing data pipeline/ETL processes within the Azure/Databricks ecosystem.
Proven experience in delivering Business Intelligence Reporting and Analytics solutions including MLOps and PowerBI/Fabric.
Strong understanding of data modelling concepts.
Demonstrable knowledge in GenAI such as Prompt Engineering RAG Vectorization and Similarity Search supported by relevant certifications. (Azure AI Certifications etc.
Deep knowledge of APIs and integration patterns including experience with API tools such as Postman.
Understanding of integration patterns between various cloud components and user interface design patterns.
Strong interpersonal skills with effective written and oral communication.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and implement tasks effectively in a collaborative teamoriented environment.
Selfreliant and adaptable to a rapidly changing environment.
Experience with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD tools such as GitHub and Jenkins.
What can we offer you
A competitive salary and benefits packages.
A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
A focus on growing your career path with us.
Flexible work policies and strong worklife balance.
Professional development and leadership opportunities.
Our commitment to you
Valuesfirst culture
We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
Boundless opportunity
We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
Continuous innovation
We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
Delivering the promise of Diversity Equity and Inclusion
We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
Championing Corporate Citizenship
We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.
About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us visit is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Manulife/John Hancock we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment retention advancement and compensation and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race ancestry place of origin colour ethnic origin citizenship religion or religious beliefs creed sex (including pregnancy and pregnancyrelated conditions) sexual orientation genetic characteristics veteran status gender identity gender expression age marital status family status disability or any other ground protected by applicable law.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process contact .
Primary Location
Working Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$110530.00 CAD $205270.00 CADIf you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions geography and relevant jobrelated factors such as knowledge skills qualifications experience and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits including health dental mental health vision short and longterm disability life and AD&D insurance coverage adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays vacation personal and sick days and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S. please contact for more information about paid time off provisions.
Employment Type
Full-Time
