Solutions Architect

We are hiring a Solutions Architect to collaborate with Portfolio & Technology teams to develop solution designs and technology roadmaps. The ideal candidate will have experience in complex IT environments, cloud solution architecture, and designing scalable solutions. They will be responsible for driving organizational change, introducing new patterns and technologies, and leading technical vision and direction.

Requirements

• Design, define, and facilitate solution architecture that leverages enterprise capabilities, optimizing processes, technology, data, and people.
• Define and maintain technical architecture in collaboration with Enterprise Architecture, supporting architectural decisions, technical vision, and technology roadmaps.
• Apply organizational standards and architectural principles to define infrastructure non-functional requirements and ensure adherence to guidelines.
• Act as a focal point for resolving complex infrastructure and development issues through high-quality design.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance organizational efficiency through innovative solutions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Foster a high-performance culture within the architecture and engineering teams.
• Collaborate closely with peers to design scalable solutions that accommodate future architectural changes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in complex IT environments, particularly in architecture, application development and integration.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in cloud solution architecture and design, with a strong understanding of Enterprise Design Patterns.
• Expertise in designing and implementing Microservices/Micro App architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence technical decisions across multiple teams and priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Expertise in producing clear architecture artifacts (e.g., diagrams, decision records).
• A preference for simplicity and an ability to challenge technical constraints through iterative/Agile approaches.
• Strong analytical skills to balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail across a range of contexts.
• Proven ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships across geographies, business functions, and vendors.
• Self-starter with the ability to comfortably operate in ambiguity
• Experience in the financial/insurance services or a similarly complex, regulated industry.
• Experience aligning architecture with business goals and IT strategy in collaboration with delivery and infrastructure teams.
• Leadership experience guiding cross-functional technology teams (BA, Dev, QA) using best practices and standards.
• Experience with technologies such as SQL, Oracle,.NET, AWS, Appian, Microsoft Power Platform, CP4BA, and ServiceNow
• Proficiency in API, ETL, RPA, Workflow Automation, Case Management, Business Rules Engine, Low Code
• Familiarity with major public cloud providers (Azure, AWS, or GCP); certifications are a plus.
• Skilled with CI/CD tools such as GitLab, Git, Bitbucket etc.
• Familiarity with architecture modeling languages and frameworks (UML etc.)
• Understanding of architecture disciplines across Business, Information (Data), Application, Technology, and Security.
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and understanding of Agile principles.
• Knowledge of continuous architecture and value stream approaches to business solutions.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance