AVP, Data Engineering

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

We are seeking a positive and collaborative AVP for our fast-paced Data Engineering area.

You will lead data engineering teams, mentor talent, and drive successful data platform transformation to help Aviva build out our advanced analytics and data-driven business capabilities.

What you'll do

Strategic Leadership:

• Shape the delivery of our technology roadmap for Aviva's enterprise data platforms, enabling advanced analytics and business intelligence.
• Lead implementation of solutions working across business, data governance, AI/ML and other technology teams to partner and deliver on business outcomes
• Define, implement and maintain data engineering standards, controls and automation, including CI/CD, DevOps, InfoSec, and cloud-first approaches to deliver stable and secure data pipelines and workflow operations.

Technology & Platform Ownership:

• Recommend and implement technology solutions leveraging Snowflake, AWS RDS, S3, Airflow, DBT, Informatica PowerCentre, and Cloudera.
• Oversee modernization and migration of legacy data systems to cloud and distributed platforms.
• Ensure robust data pipeline development, orchestration, and automation using industry-leading tools.

Governance & Quality:

• Build in security best practices and ensure compliance with Aviva and customer data protection standards.
• Champion data quality, lineage, and metadata management throughout the delivery cycle.
• Expedite and support DevOps and automation journeys—CI/CD pipelines, zero downtime deployments, and environment decoupling.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Foster strong partnerships with business stakeholders, IT, and global Aviva technology teams.
• Inspire, motivate, and communicate with technology teams to ensure alignment and shared vision.

Operational Excellence:

• Lead disaster recovery planning, essential maintenance, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Address technical debt, capacity, performance, and resiliency planning for data platforms.

What you'll bring

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.

Experience & Capabilities

• 15+ years of deep technical expertise, including 8+ years leading data engineering delivery.
• Proven track record in building and delivering implementations of modern enterprise data platforms using technologies such as Snowflake, AWS RDS, S3, Airflow, DBT, Informatica PowerCentre, and Cloudera.
• Outstanding experience with all aspects of IT and data delivery, including architecture, design, and modernization.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, and experience engaging with technology and business teams to resolve delivery challenges and drive delivery outcomes.
• Deep appreciation for platform performance, stability, and business appetite for change delivery and service.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Solid understanding of data engineering, cloud platforms, data governance, and automation.
• Strategic thinker with strong impact and influence—able to provide direction on key decisions using a technical lens.
• Resourceful, creative troubleshooting skills and ability to challenge the status quo.
• Commitment to quality and advocacy for end-user and customer needs.
• Excellent leadership skills and experience leading multi-disciplined teams.
• Innovative, passionate about change and modernization—a true change agent.

Key Technologies

• Data Platforms: Snowflake, AWS RDS, S3, Cloudera, Informatica PowerCentre
• Orchestration & Automation: Airflow, DBT, CI/CD pipelines
• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, hybrid cloud architectures
• Programming & Scripting: Python, SQL, Shell scripting
• DevOps & Monitoring: Jenkins, Git, SonarQube, containerization strategies

What you'll get

• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Outstanding Career Development opportunities.
• We'll support your professional development education.
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
• Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees' physical and mental health.
• Hybrid flexible work model.

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is an existing position which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.