Senior Data AI Architect

Senior Data AI Architect

Join the Asia Data Office as a Senior Data AI Architect to support the development of innovative data and AI solutions and contribute to fostering a data-driven culture across our regional partners. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about data, AI, innovation, with full-stack AI/ML skills, and understanding the emerging technologies, particularly in areas such as Generative / Agentic AI, MLOps / LLMOps, and various data platforms including Azure Databricks, AI Foundry, Kubernetes Service, and Alibaba Cloud.

Position Responsibilities:

AI Applications:

• Responsible for the architecture design for data and AI in Aisa Data Office, and collaborate with other stakeholders to ensure the standards are followed and fit for purpose design applied.

• Participate and drive the architectural discussions on data provisions for AI applications to enhance data processing and analytics capabilities.

• Create POC solutions independently with emerging AI technologies such as RAG, Agentic AI, MCP, low-code development, etc., and propose the best course of action to adopt new architectural patterns.

• Design and enhance reusable frameworks to maximize repeatability of solutions and reduce cost \& overall time-to-market.

• Drive and improve CICD / LLMOps / MLOps practices to streamline and automate build, deploy, model management processes using tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.

• Explore AI capabilities in both Microsoft Azure and AliCloud, and align architectural design and internal processes with multiple cloud providers.

Architectural Support and Implementation:

• Assist in the design and implementation of scalable, secure data and AI related architectures.

• Support the resolution of architectural issues and contribute to robust solutions using industry best practices.

• Facilitate data flow throughout the organization under the guidance of senior architects.

Data Management and Integration:

• Help develop and maintain component data architectures.

• Assist in creating templates and complex solution components for software and platform engineers.

Application Architecture:

• Support the design of application architectures and troubleshoot issues with component architectures.

Team Collaboration:

• Work with teams towards common objectives, providing support in data architecture and security.

Innovation and Learning:

• Explore emerging technologies and assess their potential impact.

• Engage in continuous learning from both successes and failures.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Document data architecture designs, security policies, and procedures.

• Report on data solutions and security effectiveness to senior management.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related fields.

7 years of experience in data platform, Architecture, solution design, engineering, or database administration.

Proficient in data platform technologies and security practices.

Ability to align software/platform/infrastructure architecture with business strategies.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Able to work independently and manage partnerships and stakeholders

Insight into the insurance and/or financial sectors is a plus.

Ability to exercise judgment with limited supervision to achieve tasks.

Capable of leading and mentoring other engineers \& team members to develop skills and best practices.

Relevant certification such as Azure Solution Architect Expert and/or AI related specialization is beneficial.

When you join our team:

We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html .

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Working Arrangement

Hybrid