Senior Solution Architect

ResponsibilitiesDevelop application and system roadmaps associated with application transformation and migrationDevelop flexible, adaptable, modular, and reusable solution designs in collaboration with business stakeholders, business architects and the IT delivery team while ensuring alignment with Global Specialty and enterprise architecture standardBe the accountable individual for the finalisation, acceptance and approval of solutions you lead, by relevant stakeholdersSupport the definition of high-level target operating models, and prepare business cases in collaboration with change and business teams. Present business cases for technical solutions, for approval, funding and prioritisationSupport the requirements gathering process to right-size initiatives and solution strategy. Support business process re‑engineering with the objective to maximise core product utilisation and minimise custom buildsUphold appropriate solution architecture governance processes and tools while maintaining focus on design patterns and technology standardsAct as an enabler of Agile and DevSecOps practices in collaboration with program deliveryReview high‑level designs with technical leads and developers, review code, enforce best practices, assist with debugging critical issues, and enforce performance testing to deliver efficient and performant applications with near and offshore partnersBe the responsible individual to identify technology risk(s) of initiatives you are leading as an architect and develop corresponding mitigation strategies in alignment with program deliveryStay current on, evaluate and recommend the use of cutting‑edge technologies and methods, considering their technical pros and limitations. Leverage London market and technology trends to identify the business benefits of alternative technical solutionsCreate comprehensive solution architecture specification documents and other required documentation for signoff by governance bodiesContribute to architecture repositories (platforms, services, APIs, technical dept, etc.) and promote reuse across the organisationParticipate in companywide strategic platform communities, ensuring that Global Markets’ needs and requirements are understoodAct as a liaison between divergent business and IT teams to bring them together, mentor, share knowledge, solve problems, design common reusable assets and maximise the use of existing capabilities and frameworksWork closely with program managers and delivery leads to identify key design activities and owners while ensuring alignment and feasibilitySupport the infrastructure DevSecOps team by defining all non‑functional system requirements for the initiative and ensuring that they are metKnowledge and SkillsExperience across the insurance lifecycle (e.g. UW, Claim, Policy Issuance, Billing)Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with thorough attention to detailExcellent planning, documentation and problem‑solving skillsEffective communication, facilitation, presentation & negotiation skillsExperience of delivering core insurance platform projects (Guidewire preferred) in both greenfield and migration projectsExperience designing solutions beyond core insurance platforms, including integrations with document production solutions, ERP solutions, and customer/agent‑facing portalsSubstantial knowledge of the system development life cycle and the scaled agile methodology. Certifications preferredTOGAF certification is a significant plusDemonstrate competence to work at the highest technical level of all phases of system architecture design, using state of the art rule/framework‑based architecture, object‑oriented component analysis and proficiency in web‑based systems architecture, service‑based architecture and enterprise application architectureAbility to guide and mentor development teams on sound design and coding principles, best practices in API based, Micro Services and Cloud technologiesExperience in integration architectures from Service Bus to API mediation and event bus modelsStrong knowledge of contemporary technologies and insurance business trends that allows architecture to solve problems in a creative and cost‑effective mannerExperience developing roadmaps outlining the evolution of the enterprise application portfolio from current to desired stateBachelor's degree or above in Computer science or related tech discipline or equivalent work experienceDeep Knowledge and proven hands‑on experience with cloud technologies6+ years of architecture experience in core insurance platformsDemonstrated leadership skillsIf you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for! #J-18808-Ljbffr