Solutions Architect - Traded Systems

Socket.dev; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) matching

Health insurance & FSA

Paid time off

Parental leave

Sabbatical after 5 years

Job summary

Hiscox USA is seeking a Solution Architect for Traded Systems in a hybrid role with two days in the office weekly, based in Boston or Atlanta. You will design, govern, and evolve end-to-end technology solutions across underwriting, policy administration, billing, claims, and distribution, partnering with business leaders and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has deep insurance domain knowledge, strong architecture leadership, and experience with Java and/or .NET, relational databases, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in solution, systems, or enterprise architecture
• 5+ years of experience in insurance technology environments
• Strong knowledge of P&C or Commercial insurance operations
• Experience with Core Insurance Platforms
• Experience in an Agile software development environment
• Strong communication, storytelling and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate architecture strategy for a complex program
• Document architecture artifacts and defend them to Architecture Review Board
• Ensure downstream system integrations are supported as the platform evolves
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to align implementations
• Engage with technical teams to deliver the solution across technologies

Skills

Solution architecture

Insurance technology

Stakeholder communication

Agile methodologies

Technical leadership

Tools

Java

.NET

SQL Server

Oracle

webMethods

Apigee

Job description

Job Type:

Permanent

Build a brilliant future with Hiscox

Position: Solution Architect – Traded Systems, Hiscox USA
Reporting to: Head of Solution Architecture, US
Location: Atlanta/Boston

The Role

The Solution Architect is responsible for designing, governing, and evolving end‑to‑end technology solutions that support the insurance value chain, including underwriting, policy administration, billing, claims, and distribution. This role partners closely with business leaders, product owners, engineering teams, and third‑party vendors to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, compliant, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards.

Hiscox is transforming the applications that support our Traded/Broker business which today includes multiple platforms and technologies. This is a great opportunity to drive change that will have meaningful business benefits.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong insurance domain knowledge and the ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable solution designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Interact with a range of people, from highly technical software engineers to Senior Executive stakeholders. This means the ability to change their style/approach is essential. Identifying what a particular stakeholder needs to know or is concerned about is critical to ensuring that projects address the major stakeholder concerns on an on-going basis.

• Take ownership of the overall architecture strategy/design for a complex program of work and communicate it to all members of a project team. Technical, architectural, functional and impact and risk elements of the design need to be conveyed to technical and non-technical members. Presenting options, risks, recommendations in a language and a way that shows understanding and technical leadership is essential.

• Document and develop architectural artifacts include As-Is Architecture, Transformation Architecture and End-State or To-Be Architecture. Defend these solutions in front of a local and enterprise Architecture Review Board.

• Work closely with technical and business teams to confirm architecture artifacts match current implementations as well as understand how changes affect current and future implementations.

• Partner with corresponding team members ensure all of our downstream system integrations (such as Reporting, Document Production, Finance and others) are supported as the evolution of our core platform progresses.

• Interact with business domain experts and therefore must be comfortable acquiring and using business domain language and knowledge to convey concepts and recommendations.

• Engage with and assist technical teams in delivering the Solution. From understanding testing requirements to being involved with the development of solution using a variety of technologies such as Java (and/or Microsoft .NET) the Solution Architect is required to be able to engage and operate across a broad range of technologies including relational database systems (e.g. Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle), and integration platforms (e.g. webMethods and Apigee).

Person Specification

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in solution, systems, or enterprise architecture

• 5+ years of experience in insurance technology environments

• Strong knowledge of P&C or Commercial insurance operations (policy lifecycle, claims, billing)

• Experience with Core Insurance Platforms

• Clearly stated demonstrable practical experience and understanding of best practice architecture principles

• Strong communication, storytelling and presentation skills; Ability to engage, influence and motivate stakeholders at all levels

• Experienced in an Agile software development environment

• Strong software engineering or lead developer experience – the ability to take that experience up a level to the Solution Architecture space

• Track record of managing the architecture of multiple change projects/programs in a complex environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Highly results/outcomes driven, with the energy and determination to succeed in a very fast paced environment where the pace and quality of response is critical to success

• Be a go-to resource for other solution architects and technical architects that are looking for assistance with solving complex architecture issues

• Review other architects solutions and ensure those solutions align with program goals

• Motivated self-starter who can work autonomously and add value in a team

• Excellent interpersonal, organization and time management skills

• Must be cooperative, flexible and able to work well with others

Hiscox Values

• Courage: Dare to take a risk

• Ownership: Passionate, commercial and accountable

• Integrity: Do the right thing, however hard

• Connected: Together, build something better

• Human: Clear, fair and inclusive

What Hiscox USA Offers

• Competitive salary and bonus (based on personal & company performance)

• 401(k) with competitive company matching

• Comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental and FSA plans (medical, limited purpose, and dependent care)

• Company paid group term life, short- term disability and long-term disability coverage

• 24 Paid time off days, 2 Hiscox Days, 10 paid holidays, and ability to purchase 5 PTO days

• Paid parental leave

• 4 week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service

• Financial Adoption Assistance and Medical Travel Reimbursement Programs

• Annual reimbursement up to $600 for health club membership or fees associated with any fitness program

• Company paid subscription to Headspace to support employees’ mental health and wellbeing

• Recipient of 2024 Cigna’s Well-Being Award for having a best-in-class health and wellness program

• Dynamic, creative and values-driven culture

• Modern and open office spaces, complimentary drinks

**Please note that this position is hybrid and requires two (2) days in our office weekly**

Salary Range: $110-$150k

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment

About Hiscox USA

Hiscox USA underwrites small- to mid-market commercial risks through brokers, other insurers and distribution partners and directly to businesses. In 2026, gross written premiums for the segment will represent over $1bn. Circa 50% of the portfolio comprises small commercial business sold either online or through intermediaries, and the remaining 50% represents traditionally traded business intermediated through broking partners including Professions, Crisis Management and Specialist lines such as Media & Entertainment. Hiscox USA has built the digital business since 2010 through ongoing investment in the brand, technology and operational capabilities. The business has pursued an omni-channel approach since inception, and so are less constrained by the channel conflict which affects some competitors. Customers have a choice of buying policies online end-to-end, by connecting with a Hiscox agent over the telephone, or alternatively through a third‑party broker or insurance carrier partner. The business follows an ‘all roads lead to Hiscox’ philosophy, ensuring it is available to do business with target customers whichever way they choose.

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