Key skills
AzureKubernetesDockerSaaSAgileCI/CDLeadershipStakeholder ManagementCommunication
About this role
Job Title: Enterprise Solution Architect (TOGAF | Azure | Insurance)
Location: Remote (EST Hours)
Employment Type: Contract
About the Role
We are looking for a highly experienced Enterprise Solution Architect to design and deliver scalable, secure, and enterprise-grade solutions. This role focuses on aligning business strategy with technology, especially within the Life & Annuity Insurance domain, leveraging Azure cloud architecture.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement end-to-end enterprise architecture solutions
- Collaborate with business stakeholders and enterprise architects to define technology roadmaps
- Ensure solutions align with enterprise standards, governance, and security best practices
- Lead architecture discussions and participate in Architecture Review Board (ARB)
- Define system integrations, data flows, and deployment models
- Guide teams on cloud architecture (Azure) and modern engineering practices
- Evaluate and recommend COTS/SaaS solutions
- Support delivery teams to ensure high-quality and scalable implementations
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience in Enterprise Architecture
- TOGAF certification is required
- Hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure architecture
- Strong domain experience in Life & Annuity Insurance
- Deep understanding of:
- System architecture & integration patterns
- Data flows and deployment models
- Security best practices
- Experience working with Architecture Governance / ARB processes
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Skills
- Experience with DevSecOps (CI/CD pipelines)
- Knowledge of Containers (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies
- Experience with BizzDesign or similar architecture tools
- Strong problem-solving and leadership skills
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 12+ years of IT experience with strong architecture background
- Proven track record in delivering enterprise-scale solutions
- Experience working with insurance clients or platforms
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment (EST hours)