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Senior Solution Architect

Pioneer Search

City Of London

On-site

GBP 150,000 - 200,000

Full time

18 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to lead transformational initiatives within their IT division. This pivotal role involves working closely with leadership and IT teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance business services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the insurance industry and technical expertise in Microsoft technologies, including Azure. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major modernization journey, ensuring that the business remains at the forefront of technology. If you're passionate about driving impactful solutions and fostering collaboration across teams, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • Strong background in the insurance industry is essential.
  • Technical expertise in Microsoft technologies and cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project work and enhance business services through solution design.
  • Collaborate with leadership to implement solutions aligned with company strategy.

Skills

Insurance Industry Background
Application Development
Software Development
Microsoft Technology Stack (C#, .NET, O365, Azure)
Automation experience
PaaS
IaaS
SaaS
TOGAF
Cloud experience (Azure)
Waterfall delivery
Agile delivery

Job description

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Recruitment Industry Leader and Director for Permanent Recruitment

Senior Solution Architect - Specialty Insurance - Permanent - London

A Senior Solution Architect is required for a leading specialty insurer to join their team on an exciting Transformation/Modernisation journey reframing their entire IT division into the next generation of technology. This role is pivotal in revolutionising how the Business interacts with IT.

As a Permanent Architect, you will provide ongoing support and expertise, working closely with Leadership and IT teams across insurance and non-insurance divisions to deliver world-class solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead all project-related work and take charge of Solution Design to enhance business services.
  • Leverage your strong knowledge of the London/Lloyds specialty market to drive impactful solutions.
  • Work alongside the Head of Architecture and CIO to support the Technology Roadmap and add value across the Business.
  • Help non-technical audiences understand the importance of IT solutions and their benefits to the wider company.
  • Collaborate closely with IT Directors and the Leadership team to implement solutions aligned with the Company's Strategy.
  • Contribute to the Design Authority and Architecture review board.
  • Build strong relationships across all technical disciplines.
  • Stay updated with the latest technology news and trends to inform the business.
  • Translate business requirements into appropriate architecture, understanding HLD & LLD.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

  • Insurance Industry Background: Essential, ideally within Insurance or Specialty Insurance.
  • Technical Expertise: Application Development/Software Development, Microsoft Technology Stack (C#, .NET, O365, Azure), Automation experience, PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, TOGAF, Cloud experience (Azure), Waterfall & Agile delivery.

Location: On-site presence required, 3 days per week in the London office.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet

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