Solution ArchitectPermanentGloucesterHybridArchitectural 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 documentedEnsure all cross-functional aspects for solution design including compliance, security, governance, adopted as well as Group wide best practices are consideredCreate and maintain architectural documentation, including diagrams, models, and guidelinesStakeholder Engagement:Collaborate with business leaders, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather and analyse requirementsTranslate business needs into technical solutions and communicate architectural visions to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersTechnical Leadership:Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycleEnsure adherence to architectural standards and governance processesConduct code reviews and mentor team members to promote best practicesInnovation and Strategy:Identify emerging technologies and trends in the insurance industry and evaluate their potential impact on the organisationDevelop and advocate for innovative solutions that drive business value and operational efficiencyContribute to the development of IT strategies and roadmapsRisk Management:Assess and mitigate technical risks associated with architectural decisions and solution implementationsEnsure solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with relevant regulations and standardsKnowledge, skills and experienceExperience:Proven experience in solution architectureExperience 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 systemsTechnical Skills:Ideally knowledge of insurance industry standards, regulations, and best practicesProficiency in architecture frameworks and methodologies (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman)Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure (preferred), AWS, Google Cloud), microservices and event-driven architectureFamiliarity with enterprise integration patterns and technologies (e.g., APIs, ESB, messaging systems)Understanding of data architecture, including data modelling, ETL processes, and data governance #J-18808-Ljbffr