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Prudential plc · 7 hours ago

Vice President, Solution Architecture Engineer – Data, Architecture, and AI

Newark, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$222K/yr - $333K/yr

Prudential is one of the world’s leading financial services institutions, and they are seeking a Vice President, Solution Architecture Engineer to lead the transformation of their technology landscape. This role focuses on data strategy, architecture, and AI adoption to drive business outcomes and operational excellence within Group Insurance Technology.

Asset ManagementConsultingFinancial ServicesHealth CareInsurance

Responsibilities

Provide end-to-end technical leadership for Group Insurance’s Technology Modernization, focusing on data strategy, architecture, and AI adoption to drive business outcomes and operational excellence

Architect and design enterprise data platforms, integrating advanced analytics, machine learning, and automation to enable actionable insights and intelligent decision-making

Lead the development and implementation of modern, cloud-native architectures that support scalable data pipelines, secure data management, and seamless integration of AI capabilities across business journeys and platforms

Collaborate with product owners, enterprise architects, and engineering teams to define and prioritize enablers that build the architectural runway for data and AI innovation, flexibility, and speed

Champion the adoption of emerging technologies in data engineering, AI/ML, and automation, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of continuous learning and experimentation

Ensure compliance, security, and governance in all data and AI initiatives, mitigating risks associated with legacy systems and driving the transition to modern, resilient architectures

Maintain broad knowledge of innovative principles and theory in data science, AI, and architecture, and communicate complex technical solutions in clear, business-oriented terms to diverse audiences

Qualification

Enterprise data architectureAI/ML solution designCloud platformsData governanceAPI developmentAgile methodologiesDevSecOpsUser-centered designScalability mindsetInsurance industry experienceProblem-solvingCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related fields

Proven experience in enterprise data architecture, data engineering, and AI/ML solution design

Expertise in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), API development, and automation frameworks

Strong understanding of agile methodologies, DevSecOps, and test-driven development

Ability to translate business needs into scalable data and AI solutions

Excellent executive presence, problem-solving, and collaboration skills

Experience with domain-driven design, data governance, and secure application development

Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges

Excellent executive presence with an ability to translate and communicate sophisticated technical solutions in understandable terms to a broad range of audiences

Excellent problem solving and collaboration skills

Significant experience and/or deep expertise with the following: Data Strategy, Governance and Responsible AI, Domain Driven architectures, API development and management, Cloud engineering and automation, DevSecOps, Applications development

Preferred

User-centered design

Scalability mindset

Insurance industry experience is a must

Benefits

Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.

401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).

Company-funded pension plan.

Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.

Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.

Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.