Director, Enterprise Data Architecture

OverviewBrown & Brown is seeking a Director, Enterprise Data Architecture to join our growing team. We offer relocation support to Daytona, FL to make your move seamless. Enjoy the perks of coastal living, no state income tax, and a vibrant community — all while leading high-impact data initiatives in a values-driven culture.We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced leader to 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 ContributeArchitect 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 SuccessfulRequired: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 implementationDemonstrated experience designing patterns, solutions and controls for data pipelines, integration, curation, analytics, and AI/MLProven success architecting and delivering in cloud-first environments, especially Azure or similar platformsStrong knowledge of data modeling, metadata management, data governance, and compliance frameworksExecutive-level communication skills with the ability to drive alignment across technical and business stakeholdersDemonstrated leadership in matrixed teams and distributed environmentsPassion for mentoring, learning, and leading by examplePreferred:12+ years of relevant experience, with 5+ years in progressive leadership rolesHands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, SnowflakeExperience defining and implementing modern architectural patterns like Data Mesh, Data Virtualization, Lakehouse, Data Fabric, and Delta LakeFamiliarity with SQL, Python, and JavaAgile/Scrum delivery experienceCertifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Data Engineer Associate, or equivalentIndustry experience in insurance, financial services, or highly regulated environmentsExperience building globally distributed data solutionsWhy Join Us in Daytona Beach?Relocation Support Provided: We’ll help you and your family make a smooth transition.Florida Lifestyle: Enjoy coastal living, access to world-class beaches, warm weather, and no state income tax.Career Impact: Lead transformational data initiatives at scale in a collaborative, customer-obsessed culture.Team Culture: We work hard and celebrate wins together — bringing energy, professionalism, and purpose to everything we do.What we offerExcellent growth and advancement opportunitiesCompetitive pay based on experienceDiscretionary Time OffGenerous benefits package health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.Employee Stock Purchase PlanTuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment AssistanceMental Health ResourcesTeammate Benefits & Total Well-BeingWe go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:Health Benefits : Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability InsuranceFinancial Benefits : ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition ReimbursementMental Health & Wellness : Free Mental Health &Enhanced Advocacy ServicesBeyond 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 YourselfAs 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”. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-22