Participate in or lead efforts in solutions, roadmaps, and architectural recommendations
Facilitate and/or execute the governance process for projects
Implement strategy for stability and performance of solutions
Provide input into portfolio prioritization process
Contribute to and influence adoption of new concepts and best practices
Collaborate with other architects and development groups
Own deliverables associated with product evaluations and Proof of Concepts
Participate in development and production support of application utilities
Execute day-to-day architectural strategy
Requirements
Working knowledge of architecture technology directions
Working knowledge in enterprise, application, and information architecture
Working knowledge of product and/or project management and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
General knowledge of technical reference architectures in Java, .NET, SQL and SOA
General knowledge of influencing people in a matrixed organization
Thorough knowledge of experience in multiple technologies and architectures
General knowledge of Insurance industry experience
General knowledge of engaging with business stakeholders and turning requirements into IT solutions
General knowledge of providing architecture guidance to Development Teams
Thorough knowledge of experience in multiple technologies and architectures including J2EE, Web Application Development, SOA & Web Services, Middleware Technologies, Relational Database Design, Document Management, Data Warehouse, Performance Engineering
Tech Stack
J2EE
Java
SDLC
SQL
.NET
Benefits
Private Medical Insurance: Single cover provided, option to add dependents at own expense
Retirement: Core contribution to Pension Plan, increased company contribution for personal contributions
Holiday Entitlement: Minimum of 25 days holiday annually, opportunity to purchase additional days up to 35 holidays per year
Wellness Programme: Access to tools, discounts and resources for wellness and mental health
Volunteer Encouragement: Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme for charity involvement