Senior Manager - Solution Architect, Speciality Insurance Technology, Technology, FS

Our UK Insurance Technology practice empowers some of the biggest Insurance clients to solve their most complex business problems and transform their organisations through embedding the latest technology. You\’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with a vibrant team of Analysts, Developers, UX Designers, and Architects in the Insurance sector. Alongside your career development, you\’ll gain exposure to leading global insurers and understand why our clients value our insights and experience. The opportunity As part of EY Consulting\’s Insurance Technology practice, you\’ll work on engagements involving Insurance Core Platform implementations, leveraging emerging technologies within insurance, and technology-enabled business transformations. Our focus on EMEIA means our team spans several European countries, with ongoing growth of about 30% annually. We seek enthusiastic individuals with an agile mindset, problem-solving skills, and industry knowledge in Insurance and/or Technology Consulting to enhance our capabilities and growth. Locations: London, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester Responsibilities Collaborate with clients to establish a vision for their IT systems, processes, and infrastructure using leading practices. Create IT strategies and architecture roadmaps, including transition stages. Understand the full architecture stack: network, data, application, system, security, and integration. Develop artefacts to communicate effectively with both business and technical audiences. Define and document key design decisions. Coordinate with business and technical teams during solution design and delivery. Provide technical expertise in software evaluation, standards, and configurations. Lead practice and people development activities. Build and lead high-performing teams. Support architecture governance according to industry standards and client policies. Skills and attributes Minimum 8 years\’ experience as an Architect. Over 10 years\’ experience in Financial Services Technology. Knowledge of ERD/UML and process diagram notations. Experience with enterprise integration patterns. Ability to articulate technical solutions and build relationships. Experience with insurance types: General, Specialty, and Life. Strong technical background with experience in technology packages like Guidewire, Fadata, Duckcreek, Pega. Expertise in technology architecture including enterprise, solution, infrastructure, security, and data. Experience in large-scale program delivery (agile and waterfall). Knowledge of cloud solutions, AI, microservices, and emerging tech. Ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Stakeholder management across organizational levels. Aspiring to build a career in EY and Insurance Technology. Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and exceed expectations. Leadership in team performance, coaching, and knowledge sharing. Minimum qualifications Structured thinking and communication skills. Experience in Insurance via top-tier consultancy or insurer. Experience as an architect, aligning solutions with business strategy. Business and technical analysis skills. Deep Insurance industry knowledge. Effective communication with senior stakeholders. Successful delivery of large technology projects. Familiarity with SDLC and Agile methodologies. Experience managing cross-functional teams. Knowledge of frameworks like ITIL and COBIT. Desirable additional skills Familiarity with Amazon/Azure cloud stacks. Knowledge of TDD/BDD practices. Experience with blockchain, microservices, and emerging tech. Understanding of market trends and industry impacts. Business development and client management skills. TOGAF 9.1 and/or Zachman certification (preferred). #J-18808-Ljbffr