Senior Solutions Architect

Marsh & McLennan Companies; Grand Forks (ND); Remote; USD 113,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect in Grand Forks, ND. You will lead the design of innovative solutions, mentor teams, and ensure alignment with architectural standards. The ideal candidate has experience with cloud platforms, application architectures, and a strong foundation in software development. Competitive compensation and a full-time remote option are offered.

Benefits

Generous time off

Tuition reimbursement

Full Time Remote

Charitable contribution match programs

Stock purchase opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to design solutions and communicate them effectively.
• Proficient in evaluating new technologies and frameworks.
• Experience with SDLC and various methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration with partners to design innovative solutions.
• Generate Architecture Documents and present them.
• Mentor teams and ensure they align with architectural standards.

Skills

Solution design

Technical communication

Cloud platforms

DevOps practices

Architectural reviews

JavaScript frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Kubernetes

Node.js

Angular

React

Job description

Overview

Our not-so-secret sauce. Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a result of hard work by extraordinary people. More than 11,000 of the industry’s brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can thrive as a Senior Solutions Architect at MMA.

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With 200 offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world’s leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC).

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Solutions Architect on the MMA Enterprise Architecture Team, lead collaboration with Technology and Business partners to design and communicate innovative solutions utilizing packaged solutions, cloud services, and custom development.
• Generate and provide critical feedback on Architecture Documents, presenting them to the Architecture Review Board.
• Review, adopt, and promote architectural standards and best practices to ensure consistency and security across domains such as enterprise applications, web applications, microservices, and application containerization.
• Mentor and empower teams; guide and mentor other architects, fostering professional growth and ensuring alignment with architectural standards.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and share expertise across teams; evaluate vendor products.
• Drive technology solutions that align with and advance business objectives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to design solutions and effectively communicate them through standard methods, including logical component diagrams, integration diagrams, and deployment diagrams.
• The ability to evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and tools to assess their suitability for solving specific business problems and meeting project requirements.
• Knowledge and experience of all phases of the SDLC and full lifecycle implementations using traditional waterfall / iterative and more modern agile methodologies.
• Experience working and communicating with both business and technical stakeholders at varying levels of seniority and understanding.
• Experience in developing software solutions utilizing various technology stacks and methodologies, including Nodejs, Angular, React, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes Containerization, JSON and Rest Web Services.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including knowledge of cloud architecture, services, and deployment models.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD and infrastructure automation, to enable efficient solution deployment and management.
• Understanding of security principles, data protection, and compliance requirements to design secure and compliant solutions.
• Hands-on experience identifying and resolving complex technical issues, and providing guidance to technical teams in troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Proven track record of leading architectural reviews and providing constructive feedback to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and best practices.
• Ability to drive strategic initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in technology solutions.

Additional qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field (plus, not required).
• Insurance or Finance Industry related knowledge (plus, not required).
• TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Certification (plus, not required).

We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don’t be shy. If you’re close, we’d be very interested in meeting you.

Benefits

• Generous time off, including personal and volunteering
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Full Time Remote
• Charitable contribution match programs
• Stock purchase opportunities

To learn more about a career at MMA, check us out online: marshmma dot com/careers or flip through our recruiting brochure: bit.ly/3Qpcjmw

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Culture and Equal Opportunity

Who you are is who we are. We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We are always seeking those with ethics, talent, and ambition who are interested in joining our client-focused teams.

Marsh McLennan and its affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $113,000 to $197,800. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs. Applications will be accepted until: October 13, 2025