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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solution Architect - **Company:** DXC Technology - **Location:** UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £61,244.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Data Integration, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Systems Integration, Togaf - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5848946594 ## About the Role We're looking for a seasoned architect who combines deep technical expertise with strong commercial awareness and the ability to influence in a sales-driven environment., * Significant experience in solution architecture, pre-sales or client-facing technical roles within insurance software or platforms * A strong understanding of insurance processes and technology landscapes (P&C, life & annuities, or related domains) * Proven experience designing enterprise solutions across SaaS, cloud, integration, workflow and AI-enabled architectures * Experience supporting sales pursuits, including workshops, proposals, solution estimates and executive presentations * The ability to design end-to-end architectures incorporating APIs, data integration, orchestration, AI/ML or emerging AI capabilities * Strong commercial acumen-able to link technical design decisions to business value, outcomes and deal success * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and business audiences * A collaborative, solution-focused mindset with the ability to balance innovation, scalability and delivery practicality Nice to have * Experience with AI-enabled solutions, Smart Apps or workflow platforms within insurance * Knowledge of responsible AI, governance and working in regulated environments * Relevant certifications in architecture, cloud, data, AI or TOGAF * Experience working across global teams and supporting multi-region client engagements ## Description We're looking for an experienced Solution Architect with a strong insurance software background to join our pre-sales and solutioning team. This is a high-impact, client-facing role where you will shape end-to-end solutions that drive real business outcomes and support revenue growth across our insurance portfolio. You'll work at the intersection of business, technology and sales-partnering closely with account teams, clients, product and delivery to design compelling, scalable and commercially viable solutions. What you'll be doing You will play a leading role across the full sales lifecycle, from early client engagement through to proposal and handover, owning the solution vision and approach. Your focus will include: * Leading the design of Smart App and AI-enabled insurance solutions aligned to clear customer outcomes * Acting as a core member of the pre-sales and sales team, shaping differentiated propositions that support deal progression and revenue growth * Engaging directly with clients to run discovery workshops, understanding business challenges, operating models, data needs and success measures * Translating customer requirements into scalable, secure architecture designs covering APIs, integrations, workflows, data and AI capabilities * Developing compelling solution narratives, proposals, architecture artefacts and implementation approaches for client pursuits * Providing deep insurance domain insight across areas such as policy administration, claims, underwriting, broking and reinsurance * Defining practical modernisation strategies that balance innovation with reuse and existing investments * Driving consistency through reusable patterns, integration models and configuration-first approaches * Ensuring solutions meet security, compliance, data privacy and responsible AI standards * Acting as a trusted adviser to senior client stakeholders, clearly articulating complex technical concepts in a business-focused way * Feeding market insight and client needs into product and solution development, keeping DXC at the forefront of insurance innovation ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [APIs and Architecture for scaling omnichannel payments](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/90-apis-and-architecture-for-scaling-omnichannel-payments) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [OLTP in the Lakehouse: Redefining Data for AI Workloads](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2038-oltp-in-the-lakehouse-redefining-data-for-ai-workloads) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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