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# Senior Solution Architect

- **Company:** Sanderson Recruitment Plc
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Togaf, Integration Frameworks, Data Management, Microservices
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840576771-senior-solution-architect

## About the Role

* Proven experience as a Senior Solution Architect or Enterprise Architect within the London Insurance Market (Lloyd's, Managing Agents, or Syndicates).
 * Strong background in software and application architecture, ideally within .NET, Java, or cloud-native environments (Azure / AWS).
 * Deep understanding of insurance systems - such as policy administration, claims, exposure management, data platforms, and integration frameworks.
 * Experience conducting technology landscape reviews and defining enterprise-level architecture roadmaps.
 * Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on solution design and technical leadership.
 * Familiarity with APIs, microservices, integration patterns, and data architecture.
 * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to influence at senior levels.
 * TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification is advantageous.

## Description

We've had a brilliant brief for a Senior Solution / Enterprise Architect to join a well-known brand within the London Market. You'll work closely with the Head of Architecture and a talented team of Enterprise and Senior Solution Architects to help define and evolve the organisation's strategic technology roadmap., * Conduct and review the organisation's current technology landscape, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities.

 * Design and govern solution architectures across core insurance domains (underwriting, policy administration, claims, and broking).
 * Identify technology gaps and inefficiencies, recommending scalable and secure improvements.
 * Lead innovation initiatives - explore emerging technologies and assess how they can add value to business operations.
 * Partner with Product, Engineering, and Business teams to ensure architecture aligns with strategic objectives.
 * Drive architecture governance, standards, and best practices across platforms and systems.
 * Contribute to target operating models and technology strategies for digital transformation programmes.
 * Collaborate with vendors and third-party solution providers to evaluate tools and integration approaches.


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