Senior Solution Architect

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty insurer in London is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to drive transformation in their IT division. This role is crucial for enhancing business services and implementing innovative solutions while collaborating with leadership and IT teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong insurance background and technical expertise in Microsoft technologies and cloud services.

Qualifications

• Essential background in the Insurance industry, ideally within Specialty Insurance.
• Strong technical expertise in Microsoft technologies and cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Lead project-related work and Solution Design to enhance business services.
• Collaborate with IT Directors to implement solutions aligned with the Company's Strategy.
• Translate business requirements into appropriate architecture.

Skills

Insurance Industry Background

Technical Expertise

Application Development

Software Development

Automation

Cloud experience

Agile delivery

Waterfall delivery

Tools

Microsoft Technology Stack

C#

.NET

O365

Azure

PaaS

IaaS

SaaS

TOGAF

Job description

Job Description

Senior Solution Architect - Specialty Insurance - Permanent - London

A Senior Solution Architect is required for a leading specialty insurer to join their team on an exciting Transformation/Modernisation journey reframing their entire IT division into the next of technology. This role is pivotal in revolutionising how the Business interacts with IT.

As a Permanent Architect, you will provide ongoing support and expertise, working closely with Leadership and IT teams across insurance and non-insurance divisions to deliver world-class solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all project-related work and take charge of Solution Design to enhance business services.
• Leverage your strong knowledge of the London/Lloyds specialty market to drive impactful solutions.
• Work alongside the Head of Architecture and CIO to support the Technology Roadmap and add value across the Business.
• Help non-technical audiences understand the importance of IT solutions and their benefits to the wider company.
• Collaborate closely with IT Directors and the Leadership team to implement solutions aligned with the Company's Strategy.
• Contribute to the Design Authority and Architecture review board.
• Build strong relationships across all technical disciplines.
• Stay updated with the latest technology news and trends to inform the business.
• Translate business requirements into appropriate architecture, understanding HLD & LLD.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Insurance Industry Background: Essential, ideally within Insurance or Specialty Insurance.
• Technical Expertise: Application Development/Software Development, Microsoft Technology Stack (C#, .NET, O365, Azure), Automation experience, PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, TOGAF, Cloud experience (Azure), Waterfall & Agile delivery.

Location: On-site presence required, 3 days per week in the London office.