Technical Architect

Munich Re; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider based in London is seeking a Technical Architect who will design and implement Cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate should have at least 7 years of experience in system design and development, with strong skills in Azure technologies and a proven track record in project delivery. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and inclusion.

Benefits

Critical illness insurance

Wellbeing and Development Scheme

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Qualifications

• 7 years of hands-on experience in system design or software development.
• Experience in developing Cloud Native Applications using Azure technologies.
• Strong understanding of the software development life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead Cloud solutions implementation using Microsoft Azure.
• Coordinate and develop technological architecture roadmaps.
• Support implementation of security architectures.

Skills

Project delivery background

Azure Cloud architecture

DevOps principles

Agile development practices

Azure Native Applications

Enterprise Integration Technologies

Technical knowledge in web-based systems

Database technologies MS SQL and Oracle

Tools

Azure PaaS Capabilities

Informatica ETL architecture

Appian integration

Job description

At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets (MRS-GM), it is our ambition to become the leading Primary Specialty Insurance provider, underpinnedby an effective and adaptable strategy, superior products and industry leaders working in a supportive environmentto achieve this.

At the heart of our success is a strong culture where people are encouraged to be present, bold and curious, allowing them to achieve their individual goals.

We are currently looking for a Technical Architect to be based in London on a full-time basis, reporting into the Head of Subsection – Business Solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design and lead the implementation of Cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure-based solutions, collaborating with stakeholders and development teams to ensure alignment with business goals and technical standards. This includes defining architecture, guiding implementation, and providing ongoing support.
• To coordinate and develop technological architecture/technical architecture roadmaps and processes that ensure that the technological lifecycle is managed within the organisation
• To produce strategic technical models, and prepares business cases in alignment with the IT security and quality guidelines. To present business cases, for strategic technical initiatives
• To support the implementation of security architectures to minimize IT security breaches and issues in alignment with the IT security strategy
• To plan effective and future oriented data storage, sharing and publishing within the organization in alignment with the solution and enterprise architecture.
• To be responsible for compiling technology/software development policies and setting standard
• To manage application assets and direct the development efforts within the enterprise to improve solution delivery and agility, work with EA peers to analyze enterprise business context (business strategy and trends), as well as change requirements in other enterprise architecture viewpoints (such as business, information and solution) to derive the technology architecture future state. This includes defining the requirements, principles and models that guide technology decisions for the enterprise.
• To communicate TA concepts and tracking progress toward the future state
• To assume technical lead role in implementation projects and guide the work of the team.
• To guide the creation and evolution of reusable technical patterns and control their usage.
• To drive digital innovation by leveraging innovative new technologies and approaches to renovate, extend, and transform the existing core technology base and IT estate
• To coach, mentor and collaborate with technical subject matter experts and EA peers to develop technology architecture that enables and drives new business capabilities and operating models.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong project delivery background (ideal 7 years of hands on experience in system design, systems integration or software development as a senior developer / architect )
• Strong knowledge of the processes of the entire software development and product life cycle: DevOps principles, patterns, UML, agile development practices
• Well versed with Azure Cloud architecture styles and design patterns
• Should have worked in a fast-paced growth organization and have experience working in a Global Delivery Model with a major IT Services organization
• Experience in developing and deploying Cloud Native Applications using Azure PaaS Capabilities (App Services Plans, Key Vault, SQL Azure DB, AzureFunctions, Containers, AKS, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, API Management)
• Experience in Enterprise Integration Technologies such as Azure API Management, Logic Apps, Service Bus
• Experience with Azure Governance and Best Practices (Role Based Access Control, Networking Architectures, Cost Management controls, etc. )
• Deep technical knowledge in web-based systems architecture, service-based architecture, enterprise application architecture, cloud architecture as well as experience managing expectations when balancing alternatives against business and financial constraints.
• Working Knowledge in Database technologies MS SQL and Oracle
• Lead and guide development of an informatica based ETL architecture
• Lead end to end design which includes integration with other services (Appian, Azure APIM and Adobe Experience Manager)
• Track record of successful implementations that delivered value to the business, resulting in measurable business outcomes
• Evaluate and design data collection, data staging, data movement, analytics delivery and data quality

If 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!

At Munich Re, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.

All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.

Learning and innovating today, striving for sustainable societies and business tomorrow

At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets our approach to ESG is underpinned by our desire to seize business opportunities and to nurture a stimulating and inclusive work environment. Our ESG strategy aims to deliver holistic impacts across environmental, social and governance topics including supporting a number of local initiatives within our community and offering volunteering opportunities for colleagues.

• Critical illness insurance + Life Assurance + Permanent Health Insurance
• Wellbeing and Development Scheme + EAP + Health Assessments (subject to scheme eligibility)
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Study & continuing Professional Development Support