We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to play a key role in shaping and delivering technology solutions within the Personal Lines / Retail Insurance domain.
In this role, you will collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions that align with strategic objectives and drive business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Design and deliver end-to-end solution architectures for large-scale initiatives and programmes
Produce and maintain architecture deliverables aligned with established development methodologies
Identify and manage architectural, technical, and security risks, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place
Provide technical leadership and guidance to other architects and delivery teams
Ensure architecture decisions, risks, and deviations are clearly communicated and agreed with stakeholders
Drive alignment with enterprise architecture standards and long-term technology strategy
Support system modernization and simplification, including retirement of legacy systems
Perform design assurance to ensure solutions are implemented to the required quality and standards
Collaborate with DevOps teams and promote Agile ways of working
Skills & Experience
Proven experience designing solutions across hybrid (cloud + on-premise) environments, including legacy integration
Strong understanding of modern architectural patterns, such as:
Microservices
Event-driven architectures
Serverless
SOA and layered architectures
Experience working with AWS cloud technologies
Track record of leading architecture governance and engaging in enterprise architecture frameworks
Experience with RFI/RFP processes, technology selection, and vendor/supplier evaluation
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels, including senior leadership
Ability to communicate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
YOUR PROFILE
Domain Experience
Experience in Personal Lines or Retail Insurance is highly desirable
Exposure to the UK insurance market or large-scale insurance organisations is a strong advantage
Nice to Have
Familiarity with Agile frameworks (e.g., Open Agile or similar)
Experience working within large, complex enterprise environments
What Makes You a Good Fit
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills
Ability to balance business needs with technical excellence
Passion for driving innovation and improving technology landscapes
Confident communicator and collaborator
AWS Cloud Architecture, Solution Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Architecture, AWS Services, Microservices Architecture, Event-Driven Architecture, Serverless Architecture, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Enterprise Architecture, Architecture Governance, Legacy System Modernization, System Integration, DevOps, Agile Methodologies, Technical Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Security Architecture, Design Assurance, Technology Evaluation, Vendor Management, RFI/RFP Management, Cloud Migration, Scalability Design, Insurance Domain Knowledge, Personal Lines Insurance, Retail Insurance, UK Insurance Market, Solution Design, Enterprise Integration, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Architecture Frameworks, Business-IT Alignment, Legacy Integration, Cloud Security, Application Modernization.