Solution Architect
Permanent
Gloucester
Hybrid
Architectural Design:
* Design and develop end-to-end architectural solutions that meet business requirements and integrate seamlessly with existing systems.
* Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture principles and industry best practices.
* Assess the business impact various technical choices have and ensure trade-offs are well documented
* Ensure all cross-functional aspects for solution design including compliance, security, governance, adopted as well as Group wide best practices are considered
* Create and maintain architectural documentation, including diagrams, models, and guidelines
Stakeholder Engagement:
* Collaborate with business leaders, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather and analyse requirements
* Translate business needs into technical solutions and communicate architectural visions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Technical Leadership:
* Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle
* Ensure adherence to architectural standards and governance processes
* Conduct code reviews and mentor team members to promote best practices
Innovation and Strategy:
* Identify emerging technologies and trends in the insurance industry and evaluate their potential impact on the organisation
* Develop and advocate for innovative solutions that drive business value and operational efficiency
* Contribute to the development of IT strategies and roadmaps
Risk Management:
* Assess and mitigate technical risks associated with architectural decisions and solution implementations
* Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with relevant regulations and standards
Knowledge, skills and experience
Experience:
* Proven experience in solution architecture
* Experience of working within a regulated environment/financial services (ideally insurance industry)
* Proven track record of designing and implementing complex technical solutions in insurance, including policy administration, claims processing, underwriting, and customer management systems
Technical Skills:
* Ideally knowledge of insurance industry standards, regulations, and best practices
* Proficiency in architecture frameworks and methodologies (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman)
* Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure (preferred), AWS, Google Cloud), microservices and event-driven architecture
* Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and technologies (e.g., APIs, ESB, messaging systems)
* Understanding of data architecture, including data modelling, ETL processes, and data governance
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