We have an exciting opportunity for a Solution Architect to join our Wealth & Insurance client.
The Solution Architect will play a leading role in the delivery team, designing solutions that address business needs while supporting the implementation of these outcomes.
As a Solution Architect for the Core Technologies team, you will take the lead in the design of changes, upgrades, and integrations of Core platforms.
You will work across a range of technologies, both on-premise and cloud, and collaborate with vendors providing specialist capabilities.
The primary focus of this role will be midrange technologies and their integration with the broader technology estate.
Key Responsibilities: Lead solution designs within the delivery teams, acting as a technical authority.
Contribute to the full software development life cycle, from the initial business requirements phase to deployment and production support.
Design, plan, and oversee implementations, working with team members to ensure solutions are robust, efficient, and well-balanced.
Review vendor proposals and implementations, ensuring alignment with business needs.
Ensure solutions align with Enterprise Architecture through collaboration with parent organization teams.
Propose technologies, applications, and frameworks, working with wider technology teams to drive continuous improvement in change management.
Represent technical solutions in governance discussions related to security and architecture.
Assist business partners in managing data both in the cloud and on-premise, in alignment with data governance standards.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, particularly business and product owners.
Work closely with other Solution Architects, Project Managers, Product Owners, and Developers to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
Demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication skills, explaining complex technical issues and solutions to business stakeholders.
Analyze data trends and patterns to support tactical decision-making.
Stay up-to-date on the latest digital trends, technologies, and practices.
Advocate for the importance of continuous integration, delivery, and quality assurance within the team.
What Will Make You Stand Out?
Life400 experience is highly desirable.
Highly professional and self-motivated with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Experience as an AS400 Developer in financial services or insurance is an advantage.
Familiarity with Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall project delivery models.
Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel), Jira, Confluence, and Visio.
Knowledge of organizational change principles, methodologies, and tools.
Ability to work effectively at all organizational levels.
Strong team player, able to collaborate with others.
Deep understanding of system implementation and software development life cycles.
Experience translating business needs into functional and technical requirements.
Practical knowledge of data management, integration, and data quality control.
Experience with technologies such as Mainframe, AS400, Cobol, SQL development, IBM Websphere, and MSP is an advantage.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Consulting and Information Technology
Industries Insurance and Financial Services
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