Senior Architect- Claims (Hybrid)

Selective Insurance; Millburn (NJ); On-site; USD 163,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Job summary

Selective Insurance is seeking a forward-thinking Claims Architect to lead the architecture for Claims platforms, integrations, and modernization initiatives in a dynamic, growth-focused organization.

You will drive architecture for cross-functional teams, translating business objectives into practical tech roadmaps built on .NET, Pega, Oracle, SQL, Azure, and cloud-native patterns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of application development experience and 3+ years in a Solution, Application, or Enterprise Architecture role.
• Deep expertise across application, integration, data, security, and cloud architecture, with strong experience designing complex, high-volume, multi-tier systems built on .NET, Pega, Oracle, SQL, and Azure.
• Hands-on experience building and modernizing cloud-native applications using microservices, API-first design, REST/GraphQL, event-driven architectures, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, and automated testing, with experience guiding coding standards, code review, and engineering quality practices.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and integrating BPM solutions, particularly Pega-based platforms and workflows (beyond platform familiarity).
• Experience evaluating or integrating Azure AI Services, AI-enabled capabilities, or machine learning within enterprise applications.
• Proven ability to define architecture standards, lead reviews, and mentor teams across multiple delivery groups.
• Strong communication and strategic thinking skills, translating complex Claims challenges into actionable solutions and roadmaps for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Architecture & Roadmaps: Create system blueprints and multi-year roadmaps for Claims platforms, defining components, data flows, integrations, security controls, and dependencies while evaluating emerging technologies for scalability, reliability, and business value.
• Cloud-Native Modernization: Lead architecture strategy for custom and platform-based Claims solutions, guiding cloud-native design using Azure services, microservices, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and platform engineering capabilities.
• Integration Standards: Define patterns for integration and interoperability across Claims and adjacent platforms, focusing on API-first design, REST/GraphQL, event-driven integration, and shared services.
• Engineering Governance: Partner with Engineering Leads to establish architecture-aligned guidance for coding standards, design patterns, code review, automated testing, CI/CD, DevOps, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Bicep), and overall software quality.
• Non-Functional Requirements: Define and promote NFRs - performance, scalability, availability, resiliency, observability, and security - ensuring adherence throughout the application lifecycle.
• AI Enablement: Evaluate opportunities to leverage Azure AI Services, Generative AI, and intelligent automation within the Claims ecosystem, with appropriate governance, security, and compliance controls.
• Technical Debt & Modernization: Assess and document technical debt, establish prioritization frameworks, and communicate remediation strategies and modernization plans to stakeholders.
• Alignment & Stakeholder Partnership: Partner with business owners, product, and delivery teams to align solutions with business strategy, enterprise standards, data governance, and regulatory obligations - while staying current on P&C insurance and cloud technology trends.

Skills

Application development

Enterprise architecture

Azure cloud

Pega

API-first design

REST/GraphQL

Docker/Kubernetes

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

BPM/Pega workflows

AI enablement

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Information Systems

Tools

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Pega

Oracle

SQL

Job description

About Us

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2025 and certification as a Great Place to Work in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year.

Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

Overview

Are you ready to help shape the future of claims technology at a dynamic, growth-focused organization?We'reseeking a forward-thinking Claims Architect who thrives on designing, modernizing, and integrating complex solutions across the fullclaimslifecycle.You'lldrive architecture within the Claims domain, partnering with business and technology leaders to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient solutions that improve operational effectiveness and customer outcomes.

Your Mission

As a Claims Architect,you'lllead the architecture for Claims platforms and integrations, translating businessobjectivesinto practical technology designs and roadmaps built on .NET, Pega, Oracle, SQL, Azure, and cloud-native patterns.You'llserve as the architectural leader for Claims modernization; guiding adoption of cloud-native technologies, API-first architectures, AI-enabled capabilities, and engineering best practices while keeping solutions secure, maintainable, and aligned to enterprise standards.

Responsibilities

• Architecture & Roadmaps: Create system blueprints and multi-year roadmaps for Claims platforms, defining components, data flows, integrations, security controls, and dependencies while evaluating emerging technologies for scalability, reliability, and business value.
• Cloud-Native Modernization: Lead architecture strategy for custom and platform-based Claims solutions, guiding cloud-native design using Azure services, microservices, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and platform engineering capabilities.
• Integration Standards: Define patterns for integration and interoperability across Claims and adjacent platforms, focusing on API-first design, REST/GraphQL, event-driven integration, and shared services.
• Engineering Governance: Partner with Engineering Leads to establish architecture-aligned guidance for coding standards, design patterns, code review, automated testing, CI/CD, DevOps, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Bicep), and overall software quality.
• Non-Functional Requirements: Define and promote NFRs - performance, scalability, availability, resiliency, observability, and security - ensuring adherence throughout the application lifecycle.
• AI Enablement: Evaluate opportunities to leverage Azure AI Services, Generative AI, and intelligent automation within the Claims ecosystem, with appropriate governance, security, and compliance controls.
• Technical Debt & Modernization: Assess and document technical debt, establish prioritization frameworks, and communicate remediation strategies and modernization plans to stakeholders.
• Alignment & Stakeholder Partnership: Partner with business owners, product, and delivery teams to align solutions with business strategy, enterprise standards, data governance, and regulatory obligations - while staying current on P&C insurance and cloud technology trends.

Qualifications

What You Bring to the Table

We're looking for a technology leader with deep architectural expertise, strong Claims domain alignment, and a track record of modernizing enterprise platforms.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of application development experience and 3+ years in a Solution, Application, or Enterprise Architecture role.
• Deep expertise across application, integration, data, security, and cloud architecture, with strong experience designing complex, high-volume, multi-tier systems built on .NET, Pega, Oracle, SQL, and Azure.
• Hands-on experience building and modernizing cloud-native applications using microservices, API-first design, REST/GraphQL, event-driven architectures, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, and automated testing, with experience guiding coding standards, code review, and engineering quality practices.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and integrating BPM solutions, particularly Pega-based platforms and workflows (beyond platform familiarity).
• Experience evaluating or integrating Azure AI Services, AI-enabled capabilities, or machine learning within enterprise applications.
• Proven ability to define architecture standards, lead reviews, and mentor teams across multiple delivery groups.
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• Strong communication and strategic thinking skills, translating complex Claims challenges into actionable solutions and roadmaps for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Property & Casualty insurance industry or another highly regulated environment requiring strong governance, compliance, and security controls.
• Familiarity with Claims workflow modernization, intelligent document processing, and Agile/Scrum/SAF delivery methodologies.

Total Rewards

Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and 20 days of paid time off. Additional details about our total rewards package can be found by visiting our benefits page.

The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.

Pay Range

USD $163,000.00 - USD $220,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences - and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.

For Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.