Senior Solutions Architect

Marsh & McLennan Companies; Norfolk (MA); Remote; USD 113,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance solutions provider is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to lead technology collaborations. You will design innovative solutions, mentor teams, and ensure alignment with architectural standards. Candidates should have experience with Node.js, cloud platforms, and strong communication skills. This role offers generous benefits and a salary range of $113,000 to $197,800, along with opportunities for remote work.

Benefits

Generous time off

Tuition reimbursement and professional development

Charitable contribution match programs

Stock purchase opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to design solutions and communicate them through logical component diagrams.
• Ability to evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and tools to solve business problems.
• Understanding of full lifecycle implementations using various methodologies.
• Experience in software development with technology stacks including Node.js, Angular, React.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms and knowledge of cloud architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration with Technology and Business partners for innovative solutions.
• Generate and provide critical feedback on Architecture Documents.
• Mentor and empower teams, guiding other architects.
• Stay updated with technology advancements and evaluate vendor products.
• Drive technology solutions that align with business objectives.

Skills

Design solutions and communicate through diagrams

Evaluate new technologies and frameworks

Knowledge of SDLC and full lifecycle implementations

Communicate with business and technical stakeholders

Develop with technology stacks like Node.js, Angular

Proficiency with cloud platforms

Familiar with DevOps practices

Understanding of security principles

Hands-on experience resolving technical issues

Leading architectural reviews

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Node.js

Angular

React

PostgreSQL

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Overview

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions. With 200 offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of Marsh McLennan.

A day in the life.

As a Senior Solutions Architect on the MMA Enterprise Architecture Team, you will lead collaboration with Technology and Business partners to design and communicate innovative solutions utilizing packaged solutions, cloud services, and custom development. You will generate and provide critical feedback on Architecture Documents, present them to the Architecture Review Board, and 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. You will mentor and empower teams and play a key role in guiding other architects, fostering professional growth and ensuring alignment with architectural standards. You will stay updated with the latest technologies and share your expertise across teams, evaluating vendor products. Your role is pivotal in driving technology solutions that align with and advance business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration with Technology and Business partners to design and communicate innovative solutions using packaged solutions, cloud services, and custom development.
• Generate and provide critical feedback on Architecture Documents and present them to the Architecture Review Board.
• Review, adopt, and promote architectural standards and best practices to ensure consistency and security across domains (enterprise applications, web applications, microservices, containerization).
• Mentor and empower teams; guide and mentor other architects to align 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 and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to design solutions and communicate them through logical component diagrams, integration diagrams, and deployment diagrams.
• Ability to evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and tools to solve business problems and meet project requirements.
• Knowledge and experience across all phases of the SDLC and full lifecycle implementations using traditional waterfall, iterative, and agile methodologies.
• Experience communicating with business and technical stakeholders at varying levels of seniority.
• Experience developing software solutions with technology stacks/methodologies including Node.js, Angular, React, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, JSON, and REST Web Services.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and knowledge of cloud architecture, services, and deployment models.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices (CI/CD, infrastructure automation) to enable efficient deployment and management.
• Understanding of security principles, data protection, and compliance requirements to design secure solutions.
• Hands-on experience identifying and resolving complex technical issues and guiding technical teams in troubleshooting.
• Proven track record leading architectural reviews and providing constructive feedback to align with enterprise standards.
• Ability to drive strategic initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for innovation.

Additional qualifications (a plus)

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Insurance or Finance industry knowledge.
• TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Certification.

Culture and commitments

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

Valuable benefits. We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside our organization. We’ve built a culture that promotes colleague well-being through robust benefit programs and resources, encourages professional and personal development, and celebrates opportunities to pursue projects and causes that give colleagues fulfilment outside of work.

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

Salary information: 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. This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. A competitive total rewards package includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs, and employee assistance programs. Applications will be accepted until October 13, 2025.

Company and contact

To learn more about a career at MMA, visit marshmma.com/careers or view the recruiting brochure at bit.ly/3Qpcjmw.

Follow us on social media to meet our colleagues: instagram.com/lifeatmma; facebook.com/LifeatMMA; twitter.com/LifeatMMA; linkedin.com/company/marsh-mclennan-agency/

Equality and culture

We embrace a culture that celebrates diverse backgrounds, heritages, and perspectives. Marsh McLennan and its affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.