Enterprise Solution Architect

Canopius; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative insurance technology company is seeking a hands-on Enterprise Solution Architect to lead the design and development of scalable insurance applications. This role requires expertise in Azure, microservices architecture, and strong leadership skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, translating complex business requirements into effective technical solutions. A comprehensive benefits package and a focus on employee wellbeing are offered.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive base salary

Non-contributory pension

Discretionary bonus

Health and dental cover

Qualifications

• Experience designing & building scalable, cloud‑native insurance applications within the Azure ecosystem.
• Proven success in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve enterprise‑grade solutions using Azure services.
• Lead the design of microservices, APIs, and event‑driven systems.
• Collaborate with product managers and operations to align technology with business goals.

Skills

Microservices architecture

API‑first design

Event‑driven systems

C#

.NET Core

Azure Functions

SQL/NoSQL databases

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Solutions Architect certification

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Enterprise architecture modelling tools

Job description

Role Summary

We’re seeking a highly capable and hands‑on Enterprise Solution Architect to lead the design and development of Vave’s technology platform. This role requires a strong engineering background, a solid grasp of insurance systems, and the agility to thrive in a fast‑paced startup environment. Prior experience designing & building scalable, cloud‑native insurance applications within the Azure ecosystem is required for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture & Design
  • Design and evolve enterprise‑grade solutions using Azure services and the C#/.NET web application stack.
  • Define and maintain architectural standards, patterns, and best practices across the technology landscape.
  • Lead the design of microservices, APIs, and event‑driven systems.
• Engineering Leadership
  • Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure architectural integrity and technical excellence.
  • Provide hands‑on coding support and technical mentorship.
  • Conduct design and code reviews to ensure quality and scalability.
• Enterprise Architecture & Governance
  • Ensure consistent architectural decision‑making across projects.
  • Maintain and evolve target state architecture documentation, ensuring alignment with strategic technology goals.
  • Manage architectural risk and ensure alignment with strategic delivery goals.
• Domain Expertise
  • Translate insurance business requirements into robust technical solutions.
  • Architect systems that support core insurance functions such as policy administration, claims, billing, and data analytics.
• Security Expertise Architecture
  • Design secure, compliant architectures aligned with insurance regulations.
  • Lead threat modelling and security design reviews.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity experts.
• Startup Execution
  • Operate effectively in a lean, agile environment with evolving business needs and rapid delivery cycles.
  • Lead rapid prototyping, to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Work closely with product managers, underwriters, and operations to align technology with business goals.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

• Technical Skills
  • Experience with microservices architecture, API‑first design, and event‑driven systems.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
  • Strong proficiency in C#, .NET Core, Azure Functions, App Services, Azure DevOps, and SQL/NoSQL databases.
  • Insurance Domain Knowledge
    • Detailed understanding of insurance workflows and systems.
    • Experience integrating with or building insurance platforms and data models.
    • Exposure to US property catastrophe (cat) risk modelling platforms and data sources.
• Startup Experience
  • Proven success in a fast‑paced (or Insurtech) environment.
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity, adapting to rapid change, and collaborating across diverse teams.
• Soft Skills
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
  • Ability to mentor and influence across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Solutions Architect certification or equivalent.
• Experience with enterprise architecture modelling tools.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in insurance (e.g. GDPR, Solvency II, Lloyd’s standards).

About Vave

Vave is a technology‑driven insurance company on a mission to modernize the way insurance is built, delivered, and experienced. We combine deep industry expertise with cutting‑edge technology to create scalable, intelligent solutions that empower insurers and delight customers.

Our Benefits

We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, non‑contributory pension, discretionary bonus, insurances including health (family) and dental cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio‑economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments.