Lead Architect - London Markets
Job Location - London / Hybrid
A London Markets specialty re insurer are currently seeking an experienced Lead Architect with a strong development background to oversee and manage solution designs across a diverse portfolio of Enterprise IT and business-owned services used throughout our Group. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in at least two IT Architecture domains and a strong background in commercial insurance or financial services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support senior leadership in designing Architecture Roadmaps to achieve strategic goals.
- Serve as the primary contact for Architectural impact assessments during project initiation and significant changes.
- Develop and enforce Architecture Standards, Patterns
- Collaborate with various teams to ensure cohesive and aligned solutions.
- Lead the design and development of key platform services, taking ownership of the process.
- Work with third-party vendors and ensure compliance with Architecture and Development Standards.
Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in architecture and IT governance, including establishing and managing group-wide/global Architecture Review Boards and Design Authority for major change programs.
- Proficiency in business and systems analysis and design.
- Expertise in enterprise and solution architecture using industry-standard frameworks and methodologies such as TOGAF and BCS.
- Strong technical skills in defining systems and technology solution architecture, particularly using Microsoft Azure.
- Sound knowledge of enterprise-grade integration architecture, including modern RESTful API approaches and traditional messaging and web services.
- Familiarity with infrastructure and security architecture, IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL), and IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT).
Behavioral Attributes:
- Demonstrates ownership and drives progress with a proactive approach.
- Communicates assertively while maintaining strong work relationships.
- Analytical and structured problem solver.
- Takes calculated risks and adapts to dynamic environments.
- Objective and structured in design, using best practices.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible remote work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- A supportive and collaborative team culture.
What We Offer:
Salary up to £120k
Discretionary Bonus
Competitive Pension
Enhanced Benefits
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