Solution Architect - London Insurance Market - 6 Months - Outside IR35
Arrangements
- Contract: 6 months (initial)
- Location: Hybrid (London office, 2-3 days onsite)
- Rate: £700-800 per day (Outside IR35)
Overview
This role focuses on implementing and optimising existing Azure cloud architecture and integrating underwriting, pricing, and risk management tooling.
Key Responsibilities
- Azure Architecture: Design and implement scalable, resilient Azure solutions for underwriting and catastrophe modelling.
- Underwriting Systems: Lead the integration of Verisk tools into underwriting workflows, improving efficiency and decision-making.
- Legacy Migration: Oversee the migration of legacy systems to Azure, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with underwriters, actuaries, and IT teams to align solutions with business objectives.
- Compliance & Security: Ensure that solutions comply with regulatory requirements (IFRS 17, GDPR) and follow best practices in data security.
Essential Skills
- Azure Expertise: Extensive experience with Azure cloud services (DevOps, Kubernetes, ARM templates).
- SQL Server: Strong experience with SQL Server for database management and data integration within underwriting systems.
- Verisk Toolset: Proficiency with integration/implementation of Verisk tools (Sequel, Tyche, Touchstone) for underwriting and risk management.
- Insurance Domain: Strong background in underwriting systems and catastrophe risk management, especially in the London Market.
Desirable Skills
- TOGAF Certified (or equivalent architecture frameworks)
- Exposure to Ardoq as an enterprise architecture management tool
- Experience with Guidewire or similar insurance platforms
Eames Consulting is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.