Senior Architect: Domain-Driven, Cloud-Native & AI/ML

Jobtailor; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior technology architect to lead the enterprise-wide architecture and technology strategy in Hartford. You will shape the vision, bridge current capabilities with future needs, and drive modernization across the organization.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on engineering experience with modern tech, and a proven track record in large-scale initiatives within an agile environment. Insurance industry knowledge is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor%E2%80%99s degree in computer science, related STEM field, or equivalent education/work experience.
• 8 years of architecture experience.
• 6 additional years in architecture or software engineering.
• Strong architecture background with hands-on modern tech experience.
• Experience architecting large-scale technology initiatives.
• Advanced leadership and influencing abilities.
• Extensive agile operational experience.
• Experience supporting transformational change.
• Ability to adjust plans, priorities, and strategies in response to changing circumstances.
• Insurance technology experience preferred.
• Understanding of value creation and business capability models.
• Strong knowledge of the insurance industry.
• Experience identifying and analyzing current/future problems and opportunities.
• Ability to evaluate information, root causes, and explore alternatives.
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve mutually responsible results.
• Extensive experience exercising sound judgment and making decisions.
• Strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and guide the technology vision enabling business transformation.
• Create enterprise-wide solutions bridging current capabilities with future possibilities.
• Establish scalable architectures using cloud-native technologies, APIs, AI/ML, and emerging platforms.
• Orchestrate technical strategy for development teams.
• Define target states, technology roadmaps, and architectural frameworks.
• Lead technology proofs of concept and ensure architecture solution feasibility.
• Conduct hands-on prototyping and technology proofs of concept.
• Drive continuous technology transformation to minimize technical debt.
• Partner with leadership to align with technology direction and execute proofs of technology.
• Proactively identify opportunities from emerging technology trends.
• Support technology modernization initiatives.
• Communicate architectural direction comprehensively.
• Cultivate strong relationships and secure buy-in.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Architecture Leadership

Cloud-Native Technologies

APIs & AI/ML

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor%E2%80%99s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cloud Platforms

Prototyping

Technology Roadmaps

Technical Strategy

Large-Scale Initiatives

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior technology architect to lead the enterprise-wide architecture and technology strategy in Hartford. You will shape the vision, bridge current capabilities with future needs, and drive modernization across the organization.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on engineering experience with modern tech, and a proven track record in large-scale initiatives within an agile environment. Insurance industry knowledge is highly valued.