Senior Solutions Architect

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

Job summary

A leading insurance and financial services provider in Norwalk, Connecticut, is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to lead design and collaboration with business partners. Key responsibilities include driving technology solutions, mentoring teams, and ensuring adherence to architectural standards. Candidates should possess strong software development skills, cloud platform proficiency, and problem-solving abilities, with a preferred background in computer science. This role offers competitive benefits and full-time remote work options.

Benefits

Generous time off

Tuition reimbursement

Full-time remote work

Charitable contribution matching

Stock purchase opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to design solutions and communicate them effectively.
• Ability to evaluate new technologies for business problems.
• Experience in full lifecycle implementations using various methodologies.
• Experience in developing software solutions using modern frameworks and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration with business partners to design innovative solutions.
• Generate and provide feedback on Architecture Documents.
• Mentor teams and promote architectural standards.
• Evaluate and guide the implementation of cloud-based solutions.

Skills

Solution design communication

Evaluation of new technologies

SDLC phases knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Software development with Node.js, Angular, React, PostgreSQL

Cloud platform proficiency (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

DevOps practices knowledge

Security principles understanding

Problem-solving skills

Leading architectural reviews

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Certification

Job description

Overview

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions. MMA has 200 offices across North America and combines local service with the global resources of Marsh McLennan.

Role

Senior Solutions Architect on the MMA Enterprise Architecture Team. You will lead collaboration with Technology and Business partners to design and communicate innovative solutions using packaged solutions, cloud services, and custom development. You will generate and provide critical feedback on Architecture Documents and present them to the Architecture Review Board. You will 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, guide and mentor other architects, and promote alignment with architectural standards. You will stay updated with the latest technologies, share expertise across teams, and evaluate vendor products. Your role is pivotal in driving technology solutions that align with and advance business objectives.

We\u2019d love to meet you if your track record includes these skills

• Demonstrated ability to design solutions and effectively communicate them through standard methods, including logical component diagrams, integration diagrams, and deployment diagrams.
• Ability to evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and tools for solving business problems and meeting project requirements.
• Knowledge and experience of all phases of the SDLC and full lifecycle implementations using traditional waterfall, iterative, and 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 using Node.js, Angular, React, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes containerization, JSON, and REST web services.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including cloud architecture, services, and deployment models.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD and infrastructure automation.
• 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 guiding 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 (preferred, not required).
• Insurance or Finance industry knowledge (preferred).
• TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Certification (preferred).

Benefits

We value colleagues and promote wellbeing through robust benefit programs and resources, professional and personal development, and opportunities to pursue projects and causes outside of work.

Some benefits included in this role are:

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

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

Follow us

Follow us on social media to meet our colleagues and see what makes us tick: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatmma/; https://www.facebook.com/LifeatMMA; https://twitter.com/LifeatMMA; https://www.linkedin.com/company/marsh-mclennan-agency/

Culture and inclusion

We embrace a culture that celebrates diverse backgrounds, heritages and perspectives. We seek ethics, talent, and ambition in 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. In addition to base salary, 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 as well as employee assistance programs. Applications will be accepted until October 13, 2025.