Lead Architect (hands on) - Risk Accumulation Management PlatformDé el siguiente paso en su carrera cualificado ahora: desplácese hacia abajo para leer la descripción completa del puesto y envíe su solicitud.125148We Are Waiting for YouHi there!I amÁlvaro Gallego, the recruiter for this position. Nice to meet you!First, a little bit about what I like the most about working atZurich Technology Delivery Center : The environment here is incredibly collaborative and innovative. Our tech-driven mindset fosters continuous learning and growth, creating an atmosphere where everyone can thrive. Now, I can't wait to share this exciting journey with you atZurich !First of all, THANK YOU for considering our company. We understand that finding the right opportunity can be tough, but I’ll try to make it easier.Who Are We?Let me introduce us. You’re reading aboutZurich Insurance Group, a global leader in insurance, but this role specifically pertains to ourTechnology Delivery Center (TDC).Established in Barcelona in 2006, the TDC operates as an integral part of Zurich Insurance Group, providing cutting‑edge technological solutions and support to Zurich's local and global business units.In essence, Zurich TDC is where technology meets the vast reach of a multinational company. We specialize in areas such as software development, data analytics, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure. Our primary mission is to support Zurich's strategic goals and enhance operational efficiency through innovative technology solutions.If you're considering a role with us, know that you'll be joining a hub of technological excellence dedicated to driving Zurich's success on a global scale.What Can You Expect?And you might be thinking: This is great, what will my day-to-day be like, at TDC? I’m glad you asked.ResponsibilitiesLead the migration: Own the technical and delivery leadership for moving REDS database and ETLs from .NET/SQL to Databricks (Azure), ensuring continuity, backward compatibility, operational resilience, and measurable performance improvements.Design the future-state data model: Define and evolve the REDS data model to support significant growth in data volume, complexity, and downstream use cases.Deliver high-performance data pipelines: Build and oversee scalable, robust ETL/ELT pipelines for complex data flows, mandatory and compliance reporting, with strong monitoring, lineage, and recoverability.Enable model and feature serving: Lead implementation and operationalisation of cat modelling and analytics models using Databricks Model Serving and Feature Serving/Feature Store patterns.Build and lead the team: Hire, onboard, and develop a team of data engineers; set engineering standards, ways of working, and a sustainable delivery cadence.Support cat modelling teams: Partner closely with GAM business stakeholders to translate cat modelling needs into performant data products, trusted datasets, and production-grade serving capabilities.Run delivery with stakeholders: Translate business goals into requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and delivery plans; align across risk, governance, architecture, and security.Own quality and governance: Set and enforce data quality controls, reconciliation, and traceability; ensure documentation and audit-ready data flows.Support transition operations: Where required, support the legacy platform during migration (requirements capture, workflow analysis, migration mapping, knowledge transfer).What Makes You a Great Fit?While we’re not seeking perfection or expecting you to save the world, we believe that if you meet some of these requirements, you’ll be a fantastic fit for our team. We are waiting for you!Databricks Model Serving (hands-on): Proven, hands-on delivery experience implementing and running solutions on Databricks Model Serving in production (deployment, monitoring, lifecycle, reliability).SQL expert: Deep expertise in SQL (complex query design, optimisation, performance tuning, data reconciliation, and supporting analytical workloads).Actuarial support experience: Track record supporting actuarial teams (data enablement for modelling, calibration workflows, repeatable data extracts/features, and testing).Leadership + team build: Experience leading engineering teams and building a team (hiring, coaching, setting standards, and creating an effective engineering culture).Modern data engineering: Strong experience with Databricks and cloud-native data engineering patterns.Data modelling: Strong capability across conceptual/logical/physical modelling and designing data products for reporting and analytics at scale.Delivery and collaboration: Proven ability to lead delivery in a matrixed organisation; strong stakeholder management; agile ways of working.Fluent in EnglishNice-to-HavesExperience with Databricks feature engineering/feature platforms and reusable feature patterns.Exposure/risk accumulation domain knowledge, regulatory reporting, or internal risk frameworks.Azure data services integration (ADF), CI/CD for data and ML, and production observability patterns.And… What Makes Us Special?As well as acompetitive salaryand ayearly bonus, we offer:To support your work-life balance, we have adopted a flexible working model.Option to work abroad up to 25 days yearly.Over 300 euros to set up your home office and additional monthly home office allowance.Wide range of internal and external trainings, including English, German and Spanish classes depending on the needs.Ticket restaurant and Health Insurance with the flexibility to exchange it for other benefits.Life and accident insurance.Collective Life retirement Plan2000 referral bonus if you bring other talented people like you to the company.Special banking and insurance conditions plus Exclusive Employees discountsFunctional diversity benefitsStock options and mortgage benefits.Where Are We Located?Barcelona, Poblenou.Locations And ContactLocation(s): ES - BarcelonaSchedule: Full TimeRecruiter name: Alvaro Gallego ZazoApply now »Apply NowStart Please wait...At Zurich, we are an equal opportunity employer. xcskxlj We attract and retain the best-qualified individuals available, regardless of race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.#J-18808-Ljbffr