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# Senior Solution Architect

- **Company:** Devsecops
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Software Debugging, Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Web Applications, Component Analysis, Enterprise Software Applications, Performance Testing, Guidewire PolicyCenter, Devsecops, Guidewire, Microservices
- **Published:** June 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/39666137/

## About the Role

application of Agile and DevSecOps techniques within architecture and designs Create comprehensive solution architecture specification documents and other required documentation Help maintain a business unit-level repository of architecture assets (platforms, services, APIs, technical dept, etc.) and promote reuse across the organization Knowledge and Skills Experience in the insurance (e.g. UW, Claim, Policy Issuance) ideally with Guidewire .Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with thorough attention to detail.Excellent planning, documentation and problem-solving skills.Knowledge of design and implementation of solutions and systems using custom built and CoTS / MoTS applications hosted in the cloud and on-prem.Experience designing solutions including policy administration systems, ERP and customer / agent-facing portals.Substantial knowledge of the system development life cycle and the scaled agile methodology. Certifications preferred.TOGAF certification is a
significant plus.Demonstrate competence to work at the highest technical level of all phases of system architecture design, using state of the art rule/framework-based architecture, object-oriented component analysis and proficiency in web-based systems architecture, service-based architecture and enterprise application architecture. Ability to guide and mentor development teams on sound design and coding principles, best practices in API based, Micro Services and Cloud technologies.Experience in integration architectures from Service Bus to API mediation and event bus models.Strong knowledge of contemporary technologies and business trends that allows architecture to solve problems in a creative and cost-effective manner.If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!

## Description

architected, by relevant stakeholders Act as an enabler of Agile and DevSecOps practices in collaboration with product delivery and operation support teams Explore, evaluate and promote technology innovation within the organization Review high-level designs with technical leads and developers, review code, enforce best practices, assist with debugging critical issues, and enforce performance testing to deliver efficient and performant applications Be the responsible individual to identify technology risk(s) of initiatives you are leading as an architect and develop corresponding mitigation strategies Stay current on, evaluate and recommend the use of cutting-edge technologies and methods, considering their technical pros and limitations. Leverage market and technology trends to identify the business benefits of alternative technical solutions Support the requirements gathering process to right-size initiatives and solution strategy. Collaborate with development teams and assist with the


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