Solution Architect

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to join an international organisation as they build out their Architecture practice while they undergo a massive technology transformation program

About The Company

You would be working for an international insurance organisation, building out their Architecture Practice to ensure the development & integration of innovative platforms that will support their growth. My client offers plenty of opportunitities for professional development and exposure to a diverse range of problems. They pride themselves on having excellent development programs and providing their employees a great work-life balance.

About the role:

• Lead the development of IT strategy, Architecture and Design Functionality,
• Be accountable for the establishment, maintenance and execution of best practice Architecture and Design development and governance processes
• Scoping out as-is and to-be states while bringing out operation and technical efficienies
• Develop and maintain the IT Architecture policies, standards, guidelines and frameworks
• Direct innovation and actively seek and apply opportunities for improvement to drive continuous improvement
• Be a key technology liaison for delivering technical solutions to the business within technology governance frameworks, and with a focus on quality, time-to-market, cost and risk management.

About you:

• Extensive experience as an IT Professional including exposure across multiple Architecture domains, with ideally some financial services and/or insurance experience
• Commercial experience with enterprise level transformation projects
• Proven track record of delivering and maintaining Technology projects with a focus on technology frameworks, quality, cost-effectiveness and risk management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with proven experience managing and building effective working relationships
• Proven experience in building great relationships between IT and the business.