Primary DetailsTime Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeLead Guidewire Architect Location: LondonType: Permanent, full timeHybrid role, happy to talk flexible workingThe OpportunityQBE Europe is recruiting for a Lead Guidewire Architect to join our well-established Architecture team in our London Office. As the Lead Guidewire Architect, you will be required to own and lead the end‑to‑end programme architecture and design activity. The role will be accountable for shaping the target architecture, guiding delivery teams, and ensuring the transformation delivers coherent, scalable and well‑governed outcomes across the enterprise.QBE is embarking on a major transformation of its core insurance platforms (including Pricing, Policy Administration and Underwriting). It spans multiple lines of business, geographies and distribution models, and represents one of the most complex technology transformations undertaken by the organisation.We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner. Your New RoleImplement technology strategy, roadmaps, and patterns aligned with global architecture to deliver business strategy.Lead the establishment of strategy, reference architecture, and roadmaps for assigned domains.Conduct technology assurance and governance in line with architecture policy and practices.Facilitate the use of standardised tools and approaches for documenting enterprise architecture.Provide direction during technology decision-making activities supporting executive‑level stakeholders, translating complex architectural topics into clear business and investment decisionsEstablish and maintain effective relationships within IT and with internal business units and external service suppliers.Balance operational delivery and risk commitments by identifying emerging, underlying, and accumulating risks across processes and controls. Understand their impact on service recipients and stakeholders, clearly communicate the risk landscape to leaders, and assist in prioritising resources in response and formalising, where required, in conjunction with the first line risk team.Run day‑to‑day architecture and design activity, including leading an architecture team, chairing design forums, and resolving complex cross‑domain issuesAbout youProven experience leading architecture across multiple large-scale, multi‑year transformation programmes including legacy modernisation, complex migration programmes supporting coexistence, transitional states and risk management.Experience with modern insurance platforms, such as Guidewire, Hx, Salesforce and associated ecosystem technologiesStrong business and domain expertise across the end-to-end insurance value chain, with the ability to apply deep understanding of underwriting, pricing, distribution, policy administration, claims, finance and regulatory obligations directly to architectural and design decisionsAlignment to architecture governance, ensuring adherence to agreed principles, standards and controls while enabling delivery pace and pragmatic outcomesBenefits We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days. Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours. Pension - you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary. General Insurer of the Year 2026 at the British Insurance AwardsInsurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year, Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year, Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace, Executive Director UK insurance AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: Green Technology Innovation of the Year Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award To learn more about our achievements, click hereApply now and let’s make it happen! Skills:Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Data Architecture Development, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Enterprise IT Architecture, Financial Systems, Information Technology Strategies, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Process Improvements, Project Delivery, Stakeholder Management, Strategic PlanningHow to Apply:To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.Full time
Lead Architect (Permanent) in London employer: QBE Insurance Group
QBE Insurance Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Leeds that promotes a healthy work-life balance through its hybrid work model. Employees benefit from competitive perks such as 30 days of holiday and private medical insurance, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development in the field of personal injury claims. The company's commitment to sustainable investing further enhances its appeal, making it a rewarding place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their careers.
