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Job Description:

The Associate Director, Data Engineering Tech Lead plays a pivotal role within our evolving Data Engineering team, leading the strategic implementation of data solutions on AWS for Sun Life High Net Worth (HNW). You will be responsible for driving the technical vision and execution of cloud-based data architectures, ensuring the platform’s scalability, security, and performance while addressing both business and technical requirements. The successful candidate will be an experienced IT professional who has a passion for solving business problems with data and technology solutions, shows initiative and ownership, and is accountable for results.

This role demands a hands-on leader with deep technical expertise who can also steer strategic initiatives to success.

Responsibilities   

• Spearhead the implementation, performance finetuning, development, and delivery of data solutions using AWS core data services, driving innovation in Data Engineering, Governance, Integration, and Virtualization.

• Develop and implement data management strategies, including Data Pipelines, Data Lakehouse, Data Warehousing, Master Data Management, and Advanced Analytics solutions.

• Lead a team of Data Engineers, overseeing all technical aspects of AWS-based data systems, ensuring end-to-end delivery of data solutions.

• Continuously enhance the HNW D&A technical platform and data pipelines to improve performance, resiliency, scalability, and security while incorporating new data technologies and methodologies.

• Combine technical solutioning with hands-on work as needed, actively contributing to the architecture, coding, and deployment of critical data systems.

• Build relationships with and work closely with business partners and cross-functional teams to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions.

• Coordinate with various stakeholders including technical delivery partners (Enterprise Architecture, Asia Regional Office teams, US IT, etc) to ensure timely implementation and effective value realization.

• Ensure system health by monitoring platform performance, identifying potential issues, and taking preventive or corrective measures as needed.

• Be accountable for the accuracy, consistency, and overall quality of the data used in various applications and analytical processes.

• Advocate for the use of best practices in data engineering, governance, and AWS cloud technologies, advising on the latest tools and standards.

Key Skills

• Deep knowledge and hands-on experience in developing and architecting data solutions, with a strong background in AWS cloud services.

• Proven experience designing and implementing AWS data services (such as S3, Redshift, Athena, Glue, etc.) and a solid understanding of data service design patterns.

• Expertise in building data platforms, including Data Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, Master Data Management, and Advanced Analytics systems.

• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and aligning data strategies with business objectives.

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects in a high-pressure environment, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and approach challenges methodically.

• Proficiency in data solution coding, ensuring access and integration for analytical and decision-making processes.

• Good verbal & written communication skills and ability to work independently as well as in a team environment providing structure in ambiguous situation.

• Strong leadership skills to mentor and coach team members and to ensure quality delivery

• Excellent collaboration skills and proven ability to adapt to challenges, coaching and mentoring

• Flexibility to work in a multi-site environment and work in a matrix environment, supporting a global business with delivery centres in various geographic locations

Nice to have

• Experience within the Insurance domain is an added advantage.

• Solid understanding of data governance frameworks and Master Data Management principles.

• This role is ideal for an experienced data architect who is passionate about leading innovative AWS data solutions while balancing technical expertise with business needs

Job Category:

Advanced Analytics

Posting End Date:

05/03/2026