Solution Architect responsible for delivering integrated technology solutions for insurance and financial services organization. Leading solution architecture from design through production in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
Translate business and non-functional requirements into comprehensive solution architectures across system, technology, and organizational dimensions.
Lead and govern solution reviews by proposing, reviewing, and approving architectural decisions in accordance with enterprise frameworks, standards, and guidelines.
Ensure seamless integration of solutions within existing ecosystems, identify integration risks, and recommend pragmatic mitigation strategies.
Act as the end-to-end guarantor of solution quality and integrity, including delivery oversight and validation of requirements against test outcomes.
Provide multidisciplinary leadership to internal and external teams (analysts, designers, developers, vendors) and actively contribute to scope, schedule, and budget management.
Maintain traceability of architectural decisions, certify technical documentation, and ensure enterprise repositories remain up to date.
Structure, communicate, and maintain solution architecture using recognized models (e.g., the C4 model).
Apply established architecture processes and methodologies, and monitor technology trends aligned with organizational standards and direction.
Act as application owner within the enterprise repository, in collaboration with enterprise architecture and application portfolio management teams.
Participate in on-call rotations outside regular business hours.
Requirements
Minimum of 7 years of experience in solution architecture within large-scale projects or organizations.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Solid understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
Experience with SDLC, DevOps, Agile, MVP/LEAN, and ITIL practices.
Advanced level of English.
Advanced level of French.
Basic knowledge of artificial intelligence concepts and use cases.
Application platforms: Salesforce.
Cloud computing: Azure, AWS, GCP, or OCI; containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
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