Solution Architect

I3 Resourcing Limited

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

5 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Experience level

Senior

Compensation

£ 120K

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

API

Agile Methodologies

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Azure

Cloud Computing

DevOps

Togaf

Event Driven Architecture

Devsecops

Guidewire

Microservices

Job description

We're working with a TOP GLOBAL INSURER to find a Senior Solution Architect to join their growing Specialty - Global Markets division in London.

This is a high-impact role where you'll shape architecture strategy, lead solution design, and play a key part in modernising enterprise platforms within a leading global insurer.

The Opportunity

You'll operate at the heart of technology and business, designing scalable, future-ready solutions across complex transformation programmes. This role offers strong visibility, stakeholder engagement, and the chance to influence architectural direction across multiple initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

Designing end-to-end solution architectures aligned to enterprise standards
Developing application roadmaps and supporting transformation/migration initiatives
Collaborating with business and IT stakeholders to shape scalable, reusable solutions
Leading architecture governance, ensuring best practices and design standards
Supporting Agile and DevSecOps delivery models
Driving integration strategies across APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems
Identifying technical risks and defining mitigation strategies
Contributing to architecture communities and promoting reuse across platforms

Requirements

Proven experience as a Solution / Enterprise Architect within complex environments
Strong knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure or similar)
Experience with API-led, microservices, and integration architectures
Background in insurance platforms (Guidewire highly desirable)
Experience across the insurance lifecycle (policy, claims, billing, underwriting)
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Experience working in Agile / DevOps environments
Familiarity with architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) is a plus