Remote Principal Data Architect Jobs in Michigan

Lead the engineering, integration, and architecture behind our enterprise data ecosystem.

Hastings Insurance is seeking a Data Engineering Manager to join our Information Technology team. In this leadership role, you will oversee the design, development, and operational management of enterprise data solutions that support business operations, reporting, analytics, and strategic decision-making across the organization.

Leading a team of data engineering and warehousing professionals, you will guide the development of enterprise data pipelines, integration processes, data warehousing environments, and data architecture practices that ensure reliable, scalable, and secure access to critical business information. This role combines technical leadership, people leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen the data foundation that supports our business.

As advanced analytics and data science functions are led within our Actuarial & Risk Management group, this position is primarily focused on data engineering, data warehousing, enterprise integration, and data architecture.

 Location & Schedule:

• This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• The role may be performed onsite at our Hastings, Michigan headquarters or in a hybrid arrangement. We may also consider remote candidates who reside in one of our operating states: Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, or Wisconsin.
• Candidates working remotely should expect periodic travel to Hastings throughout the year for meetings, collaboration, and business needs.

  What You’ll Do:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team responsible for enterprise data engineering, data warehousing, and data integration solutions.
• Oversee the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise data pipelines and data warehousing environments.
• Ensure reliable movement, transformation, and delivery of data from systems of record into centralized data platforms.
• Guide data architecture, data modeling, and integration practices that support secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
• Partner with IT engineering, architecture, business stakeholders, and data owners to align data solutions with organizational needs.
• Promote data governance standards, data quality practices, and consistency across enterprise data assets.
• Support the development and maintenance of enterprise reporting and business intelligence data structures.
• Develop and manage maintenance schedules for data warehousing and business intelligence platforms.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve reliability, scalability, performance, and cost effectiveness.
• Support vendor evaluations, contract discussions, and third-party data service relationships.
• Collaborate with leaders across the organization to identify opportunities to improve data accessibility, consistency, and operational efficiency.
• Stay informed on trends affecting both enterprise data environments and the Property & Casualty insurance industry.

  Additional Role Highlights:

• Technical leadership role with direct influence over enterprise data engineering and data architecture initiatives.
• Opportunity to help shape the future direction of Hastings' enterprise data environment.
• Strong partnership with IT engineering, architecture, business analytics, and operational leaders.
• Visibility across all levels of the organization, including executive leadership.
• Balance of strategic planning, technical leadership, and people leadership responsibilities.

  What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience supporting enterprise data solutions, data engineering initiatives, data warehousing environments, or business data flows.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or developing technical teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in ETL design, development, and implementation.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts, data integration, and enterprise data architecture principles.
• Experience working with relational databases and enterprise data environments.
• Working knowledge of project phases and general project management concepts.
• Experience across multiple computing environments, including mainframe, client-server, and internet-based platforms.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and operate effectively in complex, time-sensitive environments.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within the Property & Casualty insurance industry.
• Experience supporting enterprise data warehouse or business intelligence environments.
• Familiarity with SQL Server, ETL tools, data modeling, and enterprise integration solutions.
• Experience working with both legacy and modern data platforms.

  About Hastings Insurance:

For more than 135 years, Hastings Insurance has helped individuals, families, and businesses protect what matters most. As a trusted partner to independent agents and policyholders, we've earned a reputation for financial strength, exceptional service, and long-term stability, including an A (Excellent) financial strength rating from A.M. Best.

While we're proud of our history, we're equally focused on the future. We're investing in technology, strengthening partnerships with independent agents, and continuously evolving our products and services to meet the changing needs of our customers.

Just as importantly, we're investing in our people. Employees enjoy a collaborative, down-to-earth culture where initiative is valued, growth is encouraged, and good work is recognized. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including a 401(k) with company matching contributions, generous paid time off, tuition and professional development assistance, and company performance-based incentive compensation opportunities.

 Our Organizational Commitment:

At Hastings Insurance, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster a workplace where employees are treated with respect, supported in their growth, and empowered to contribute. We know that diverse perspectives lead to stronger collaboration, better decisions, and better outcomes for our customers and communities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to any legally protected characteristic.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at 800-442-8277.