[Remote] Consultant, Product Architect (P&C Data)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nationwide is a leading insurance company that focuses on delivering innovative solutions to its customers. They are seeking a Product Architect to join their Personal Lines Architecture team, responsible for defining and evolving the data ecosystem that supports their Personal Lines portfolio. The role emphasizes data architecture, technical integrity, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure effective data governance and utilization.ResponsibilitiesDefine and evolve data architecture, source-of-truth definitions, and data flows across modern data lakehouse platforms and legacy environmentsEstablish scalable data pipelines, integration patterns, and consumption models for reporting, analytics, and operational use casesEnsure high standards for data quality, performance, security, and governanceDevelop and drive strategic data roadmaps, including:Expansion of data lakehouse (Databricks-based) capabilitiesRationalization and retirement of legacy data platformsIdentify and mitigate technology risks, ensuring long-term sustainability and scalabilityPartner with Actuarial, Pricing, Underwriting, Product, and Analytics teams to align data capabilities with business outcomesEnable seamless cross-domain integration with Enterprise Data & Analytics and shared servicesTranslate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for business and technology leadersLead adoption of cloud data platforms, event streaming, and real-time data patternsPromote best practices in data governance, lineage, security, and observabilityInfluence continuous improvement through thought leadership and innovationDevelop and maintain systems architecture for a product domain, business function or the technology portfolio. Ensuring that the product meets functional and non-functional requirementsKey contributor on strategies, blueprints and roadmaps for a given product/application/technology area focused on technical directions like Cloud First. Ensure product/application roadmaps are aligned with solution and enterprise roadmaps with the correct guard railsResponsible for applying secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilitiesIdentifies technology risk, technical currency and technical debt related to applications when planning for new solutions, technology upgrades and maintenance of product/application platformsCrafts moderate to sophisticated build patterns, accelerators, building codes standard and carrying out compliance with architecture standardsDrives technical quality by conducting or participating in architecture, design and code reviews, capacity planning, modeling and testingRuns the vitality of technical talent in area of responsibility and provides feedback, suggestions to other people leaders on technical talentAssists in mentoring lines involved in a product/application development when unfamiliar, new technologies or techniques are introducedSkillsStrong product and data architecture experience, including data modeling (analytical vs. operational), integration patterns and pipelines, data lineage and governanceHands-on experience with Databricks, Snowflake, and modern data lakehouse/OLAP architecturesProficiency with Python and SQLExperience with AWS/Cloud based services, data integration, data security and data privacyExperience with integration tools such as Informatica PowerCenterFamiliarity with APIs and services (Apigee, Spring Boot)Knowledge of event streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka)Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex architecturesDemonstrated success delivering in fast-paced, agile environmentsAbility to influence stakeholders, drive alignment, and lead through changeExperience developing roadmaps and balancing short-term delivery with long-term strategyEducation: Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, or a related field is preferredExperience: Eight to ten years of experience in a Technology domain. Shown skill in multiple architectural domains and various technologies. Awareness of emerging technologies. Experience with cloud technologies is preferredExperience with Property & Casualty insurance, particularly Personal LinesExposure to Guidewire (PolicyCenter, PricingCenter) or similar policy administration and rating platformsBenefitsMedical/dental/visionLife insuranceShort and long term disability coveragePaid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire dateNine paid holidays8 hours of Lifetime paid time off8 hours of Unity Day paid time off401(k) with company matchCompany-paid pension planBusiness casual attireCompany OverviewNationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States. It was founded in 1925, and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.nationwide.com/life-insurance.jsp.