At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and modernise complex integrations in the London Market insurance ecosystem.
- Company: Leading firm in the insurance sector with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, bonus, hybrid work model, and comprehensive benefits.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of insurance technology while ensuring security and scalability.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in enterprise integration with strong technical expertise.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 £ per year.
- Integration Architect
- Senior Bureau Messaging Integration Architect
- £95,000 - £105,000 plus bonus and benefits
- City of London
- Hybrid
An experienced Enterprise Integration Architect with deep London Market insurance knowledge who can design, govern, and modernise complex integrations between insurance systems, Lloyd's platforms, brokers, bureaus, and partners while ensuring security, resilience, and scalability.
My client is looking for someone who can design and lead the messaging technology that allows the exchange of data securely and reliably with external organisations , particularly within the
London Market and Lloyd's insurance ecosystem .
The ideal candidate
- an experienced integration architect with 8+ years designing enterprise integration solutions.
- Lloyd's, bureau messaging, bordereaux, delegated authority, and insurance operations.
Can design complex integration architectures connecting underwriting, claims, finance, reporting, and external partners.
Has strong technical expertise in APIs, messaging, event-driven systems, cloud integration, and middleware platforms like Azure Integration Services, Mule Soft, Kafka, IBM MQ or Boomi.
Understands insurance data standards , particularly ACORD messaging and London Market standards.
Can balance business and technology , translating business requirements into practical, scalable technical solutions.
Leads architectural governance , ensuring projects follow enterprise standards and best practices.
Builds secure and resilient systems , considering security, compliance, auditability, disaster recovery, and operational support from the outset.
Works well with stakeholders , collaborating with business teams, developers, vendors, security specialists, and senior leadership.
Looks for continuous improvement , simplifying integrations, reducing technical debt, and promoting reusable solutions.
The key technical skills
- Enterprise Integration Architecture
- API Design
- Event-Driven Architecture
- Message-Based Integration
- Cloud & Hybrid Integration
- Data Mapping & Transformation
- XML, JSON
- REST & SOAP APIs
- Kafka
- IBM MQ
- Azure Integration Services
- Mule Soft or Boomi
- Managed File Transfer (MFT)
- TOGAF (or similar architecture framework)
- Security & Governance
- Integration Standards
The key business knowledge
- London Market Insurance
- Lloyd's
- Bureau Messaging
- Delegated Authority
- Bordereaux
- Underwriting
- Claims
- Finance Processes
- ACORD Standards
Integration Architect in City of London employer: i3
Join a leading global insurer in the heart of the City of London, where you will be part of a dynamic team driving significant transformation initiatives. With a strong focus on employee development and a collaborative work culture, this role offers competitive compensation and the chance to work on impactful projects within the London insurance market. Enjoy the unique advantage of a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while being part of a vibrant city environment.
