IT Systems Architect

adjustments, as needed, and accepts them as they are completed Ensures technical guardrails are enforced via designs May perform additional duties as assigned Skills, Knowledge & Experience Expert knowledge of design and implementation of enterprise workflow systems, distributed architecture, intranet/internet architecture, and communication architectures. Senior level knowledge of the system development life cycle, along with system and application program development technological alternatives and architecture methodologies for multi-platform environments. Solid understanding of coding principles and practices, experience managing code quality through pull requests and other processes Extensive experience at highest technical level of all phases of system architecture design using state of the art architecture, object oriented component analysis and development and proficiency in web-based systems architecture, service-based architecture and enterprise application architecture. Strong knowledge of contemporary technology and business trends that allows architecture to solve problems in a creative and cost effective manner. Expert understanding of Agile (desirable would be knowledge of SAFe), SDLC, Waterfall delivery, and testing practices with experience incrementally building and shepherding the agile mindset, values, principles, and practices across teams Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. Able to communicate, collaborate and consult effectively with vendors, clients, peers, and IT management and staff Strong analytical, problem solving and negotiations/conflict resolution skills. Able to balance technical excellence with business results Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to coach, influence, guide and mentor teams, peers, clients and leadership in cross functional teams Extensive experience developing strategic system architecture plans and decomposing architectural initiatives into deliverables Extensive experience with information processing fundamentals, understanding of current and emerging best practices Proven experience identifying, analyzing and resolving system problems Education & Experience a) Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline; or equivalent work experience. b) Typically, a minimum of 10 years work experience in technical delivery, including experience with systems architecture methodologies, concepts and frameworks like TOGAF c) Typically, a minimum of five years work experience with architecture in some of the following technology platforms (ASP.Net, Python, Tiered Architectures, Cloud Architecture) d) Experience with insurance or finance based products e) Applicable certifications preferred - TOGAF f) Preferred experience with use of Jira, Confluence, and LucidSpark The Company CNA Hardy is a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd's and company markets. We offer a highly specialised and comprehensive portfolio of innovative and market leading products. Coverage is available to businesses of all sizes for domestic, international and global exposures.