London Markets - Lead Architect

Eames Consulting; London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London Markets specialty re insurer is seeking a Lead Architect to oversee and manage IT solution designs across a diverse portfolio of services. Candidates should have deep expertise in IT Architecture domains, specifically within the commercial insurance or financial services sector, along with a robust background in governance. The role offers opportunities for professional growth, a competitive salary, and a flexible remote work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible remote work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in architecture and IT governance.
• Expertise in enterprise and solution architecture using industry frameworks.
• Strong technical skills in defining systems and tech solution architecture.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership in designing architecture roadmaps.
• Lead the design and development of key platform services.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure cohesive solutions.

Skills

Architecture Governance

Systems Analysis

Solution Architecture

API Integration

Problem Solving

Education

TOGAF Certification

BCS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Job description

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A London Markets specialty re insurer are currently seeking an experienced Lead Architect with a strong development background to oversee and manage solution designs across a diverse portfolio of Enterprise IT and business-owned services used throughout our Group. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in at least two IT Architecture domains and a strong background in commercial insurance or financial services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support senior leadership in designing Architecture Roadmaps to achieve strategic goals.
• Serve as the primary contact for Architectural impact assessments during project initiation and significant changes.
• Develop and enforce Architecture Standards, Patterns
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure cohesive and aligned solutions.
• Lead the design and development of key platform services, taking ownership of the process.
• Work with third-party vendors and ensure compliance with Architecture and Development Standards.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in architecture and IT governance, including establishing and managing group-wide/global Architecture Review Boards and Design Authority for major change programs.
• Proficiency in business and systems analysis and design.
• Expertise in enterprise and solution architecture using industry-standard frameworks and methodologies such as TOGAF and BCS.
• Strong technical skills in defining systems and technology solution architecture, particularly using Microsoft Azure.
• Sound knowledge of enterprise-grade integration architecture, including modern RESTful API approaches and traditional messaging and web services.
• Familiarity with infrastructure and security architecture, IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL), and IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT).

Behavioral Attributes:

• Demonstrates ownership and drives progress with a proactive approach.
• Communicates assertively while maintaining strong work relationships.
• Analytical and structured problem solver.
• Takes calculated risks and adapts to dynamic environments.
• Objective and structured in design, using best practices.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.

What We Offer:

Salary up to £120k

Discretionary Bonus

Enhanced Benefits

Eames Consulting is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.