Solutions Architect, Insurance

ARC IT Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 152,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Job summary

ARC IT Recruitment is seeking a seasoned Solutions Architect for a newly created contract with a well-established insurer in London. You will lead strategic design across cross-functional teams, define core principles, and ensure delivery of aligned technology solutions.

You’ll produce comprehensive architectural documentation and bridge business needs with technical capability. The role requires proven insurance industry experience, legacy-to-modern migration success, and strong cloud and

Qualifications

• Proven Solutions Architect experience within the insurance industry.
• Track record of legacy-to-modern system migrations (software/hardware/integration).
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and deployment strategies.
• Solid grasp of modern IT infrastructure, SDLC, and DevOps practices.
• Demonstrable London Market software selection, delivery, and integration experience.
• Knowledge of the Insurance Policy/Claims Admin System landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic technical design across cross-functional teams, defining and enforcing core design principles.
• Oversee delivery of technology solutions aligned to business objectives and produce architectural documentation.
• Act as the bridge between business needs and technical capability.

Skills

Solutions Architecture

Insurance industry

Cloud platforms

DevOps practices

London Market software

Job description

£950/day, Inside IR35, Min 9-month contract, Hybrid (3 days in London office)

Newly created contract with a well-established insurance firm, leading solutions architecture for the redevelopment and cloud deployment of their core global financial system.

You'll be leading strategic technical design across cross-functional teams, defining and enforcing core design principles, and overseeing delivery of specific technology solutions aligned to business objectives. You'll also produce comprehensive architectural documentation and act as the bridge between business needs and technical capability.

What we're looking for:

• Proven Solutions Architect experience within the insurance industry
• Track record of legacy-to-modern system migrations (software/hardware/integration)
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and deployment strategies
• Solid grasp of modern IT infrastructure, SDLC, and DevOps practices
• Demonstrable London Market software selection, delivery, and integration experience
• Knowledge of the Insurance Policy/Claims Admin System landscape

£950/day, Inside IR35, minimum 9-month contract, hybrid — 3 days in the office.