Solutions Architecture Manager London

The Solutions Architecture Manager is responsible for the effective functioning of the Solutions Architecture function within Enstar. Responsibilities include resource management, setting goals and objectives, coaching & mentoring of staff, reviewing team outputs (e.g. designs), solution design reviews and solution design.

What you will be doing:

Key Accountabilities / Deliverables
• Define the solution architecture for new and existing IT platforms to satisfy the requirements and enable the vision of the business.
• Ensure that solution designs meet Enstar\’s technical standards including development, data protection and cyber
• Ensure that the solution designs created by Enstar\’s third parties are peer reviewed and meet Enstar standards. Partner with third party architect and design teams and provide an oversight and assurance role
• Create solution architecture designs as well as managing the team and processes
• Ensure that the Solution Architecture team has effective processes including peer review and collaboration with other IT disciplines (Operations, Cyber, Data, Enterprise Architecture, Innovations, etc.)
• Leverage Architecture principles to implement emerging/existing technologies, frameworks, methodologies, process models and tools to be used across the portfolio of IT products and services.
• Work with Project management to plan and estimate the delivery of solution designs.
• Produce key artefacts to ensure design, planning, build, change management and handover to support functions.
• Deliver technology platforms and frameworks that align with the IT vision, maximizing enterprise value with minimal costs.
• Work closely with Enterprise Architecture and governance councils to validate designs.
• Working with the Enterprise Architects, participate in technology research and Proof of Concepts
• Lead workshops to define and articulate solutions to the build teams and participate in the delivery through Agile processes.
• Responsible for coaching, developing, and motivating direct reports.
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to: recruitment and selection; employee appraisals; and proactively addressing employee concerns and performance issues. It is important that these duties are carried out in accordance with Company policies and practices and in conjunction with HR.
• Resource planning and allocation in line with project demand
• Ensure the quality of deliverables is consistently high through an appropriate quality control process
• In addition to the above key responsibilities, may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the Company may reasonably require.

What you will bring:

Experience
• 5 years\’ experience working in a Solution Architecture role
• Bachelor\’s in Computer Info Systems, Computer Science or related.
• 10 years\’ experience working in a development, architecture or build team in senior position
• 3 years\’ experience in Insurance domain
• Evidenced experience of cloud – IaaS, PaaS and SaaS technologies.
• 5 years\’ experience facilitating decision making and collaboration preferred
Knowledge
• Knowledge / prior experience with enterprise data & integration technologies
• Knowledge / prior experience with SOA
• Knowledge / prior experience working on Agile projects and tools such as Azure DevOps
• Knowledge / prior experience with architecture & design related tools such as Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect, Abacus, Visio etc.
• Knowledge / prior experience with AI solutions (Gen AI / Agentic AI / Machine Learning) preferred
• Deep understanding of modern Database Systems such as SQL Server preferred
• TOGAF or other methodology accreditation preferred

Skills
• Strong ability to provide effective communication, status and priority reporting
• Strong ability to follow through on the analysis, communication and resolution of issues
• Good task management and organizational skills
• Ability to provide and maintain high quality documentation within strict deadlines

• Pension (Enrolment is automatic on joining with a 10% employer contribution)
• Dental Insurance (This is an optional taxable benefit available to employee, spouse, and dependents)
• Medical Insurance (This is an optional taxable benefit available to employee, spouse, and dependents through a private health network)
• Travel Insurance (As an employee you are automatically enrolled with business and leisure travel insurance with single, couple, family, or single parent family coverage options.)
• Eligible company funded annual 360 Health Assessment.
• Voucher for free annual eye examination.
• Option to loan a bicycle and safety equipment tax free.
• Wellness Reimbursement program (up to 700 pounds annual reimbursement for wellness related expenses, i.e, gym memberships, massage, etc.).
• Tusker – Electric Vehicle (A fixed monthly amount is taken directly from your gross salary and, in return, you get the use of a brand new electric car.).
• Optional Critical Illness coverage
• Automatic coverage provided by income protection programme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for health and wellbeing

Who we are:

Enstar Group Limited (\”Enstar\” or \”EGL\”) is a leading global insurance group and the world\’s largest standalone consolidator of legacy reinsurance business.

Through our network of group companies, we help others – principally other insurance companies – release capital by taking over liability portfolios which no longer make strategic sense for them to hold. We create value by better managing these legacy insurance portfolios and strive to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns from our investment portfolio.

Enstar\’s innovative re/insurance solutions help our partners to reduce risk, release capital, dispose of non-core businesses and portfolios, achieve finality and manage claims volatility. In return, Enstar drives earnings through savings arising from our technical excellence and from investment earnings on the reserves we hold.

With around 800 global employees, our network of group companies is positioned across the world\’s major insurance hubs and has significant presence in Bermuda, where our headquarters are located, the United States, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and Australia.

Enstar\’s balance sheet strength is supported through flagship carrier, Cavello Bay, who benefits from strong financial strength ratings of \”A\” by Standard and Poor\’s and \”A\” Excellent with stable outlook by AM Best. Enstar held Shareholder\’s Equity of $6.1 billion as of 31 December 2024.

Acharacteristic that is core to our culture: we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit, our colleagues have autonomy to shape strategy, innovate new revenue streams and we reward those who are commercially focused.

NIMBLE

We are quick to respond to change. We embrace new technology and new lines of business according to market demands. We grasp new concepts quickly, are able to deliver in a timely manner and can improvise when needed.

SOLUTIONS FOCUSED

We are resilient, successful, have a winning mentality, possess a strong work ethic. We believe in getting it done.

TEAMWORK

Our strength is working together as a Group, across regions, companies and disciplines. We firmly believe the sum of our collective effort, knowledge and ambition will always outweigh our individual contributions. We work as a trusted partner to our clients.

AWARE

We use our knowledge and experience to stay aware of market trends, acquisition opportunities and other influencers that could impact us and our competitors. Our constant awareness means that we are vigilant, innovative and responsive.

RELEVANT

At all times we strive to undertake actions that are relevant to help us achieve our vision, and to ensure we remain a provider of relevant insurance solutions to the market. We have shown a capacity to evolve and will continue to do so in order to ensure our ongoing relevance to the market.

Equal Opportunities at Enstar:

Our annual Inclusivity Index puts Enstar ahead of the industry in terms of diversity and inclusivity. At Enstar, we value all types of diversity. We\’re an equal opportunity employer and believe that our diversity creates an authentic working culture. We don\’t discriminate on the basis of age, physical or mental disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and carer status, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.Enstar is committed in providing an accessible recruitment experience for all those interested in working with us. Please let your Enstar Recruitment Partner know if you require any reasonable accommodation during the application process due to a disability to enable you to fully participate in our recruitment process.

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