Solutions Architect – Specialist Insurance (Contract)

Salary: £960 – £1,140 per day

Our client is a global Insurance and Reinsurance firm who is now seeking a specialist Solution Architect to join a strategic project within their Change Projects portfolio.

The chosen Solution Architect will be responsible for translating business requirements into systems requirements which form a solution design that aligns with enterprise architecture viewpoints

Primary Responsibilities

• Technical solutions are designed efficiently and follow processes and procedures outlining how technology can be used to solve a given business problem
• Conduct technology assurance and governance. Ensure aligned to architecture policy and practices
• Define the approach for structuring each application, including determining appropriate use of technology solutions
• Understand the IT landscape where solutions reside to deliver effective IT solutions that support the business context and meet the broad business needs
• Contribute to the refinement of processes and procedures to improve systems and procedures Use standardised tools and approach to documenting solutions sections to ensure consistency across the team
• Throughout the project lifecycle, review and endorse, or proactively challenge, solution designs (internal and third-party). Negotiate the best possible solution, taking account of short and long term needs to meet business objectives
• Throughout the end to end lifecycle of a project, provide design leadership and extensive collaboration to ensure that solutions meet business expectations and are in line with broader project or service constraints, such as time and cost
• Deliver design or assurance documentation in line with project timelines to ensure solution meets business expectations Actively promote and embed the Architecture ways of working and due governance
• Ensure requirements are managed to balance business benefits and solution constraints in order that projects scope is fit for purpose
• Understand and promote adherence to the business’s IT Strategy, Architecture Principles, standards and Roadmaps to ensure solutions are in line with overall strategy
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of market developments to identify and deliver opportunities to leverage existing or emerging technologies and business models which enhance business performance

Preferred Competencies/Skills

• Large scale programme experience
• of working with third party service supplier / outsource providers
• Ability to influence decisions and negotiate solutions with suppliers and internal stakeholders in order to ensure the right results for the business
• Experience of working in a change environment within a large-scale organisation
• Demonstrated ability to deliver solutions via Agile development methodologies
• Ability to identify and quantify key areas of risk or complexity
• Analysis and evaluation skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and organise work to achieve deadlines
• Good documentation skills – both at a detailed and summary level
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with an appreciation for an ability to communicate with and respond to the needs of diverse audiences

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience as a technical lead or solution architecture experience
• Significant experience in project delivery
• Additionally, for technical solution architecture only
• Experience in translating business requirements into infrastructure solutions across all infrastructure technologies, including compute, storage, end-user and networking
• Good understanding of project delivery methodologies
• Experience of building solutions from defined architecture standards and patterns
• Experience of public cloud platforms and services Preferred Knowledge
• Excellent knowledge of problem analysis and design techniques
• Working knowledge of digital, emerging and disruptive technology applications
• Expert knowledge of insurance business processes and/or technology
• Working knowledge of Insurance industry

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a global leader within Insurance, as part of a large scale, strategic Technology programme!

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