TQUSI01000_6038 - Cloud Data Solution Architect Polaris Programme
Job Type: Contract
Work Mode: Hybrid (3 Days from office)
Seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join the POLARIS Underwriting Transformation Programme This is a key role supporting the transformation of underwriting capabilities and the future replacement of our Policy Administration System PAS
The successful candidate will play a leading role in defining solution architecture and supporting strategic technology decisions across the programme Working closely with business stakeholders external consultancy firm and other architects the Solution Architect will help shape the future underwriting technology landscape and ensure solutions align with business objectives and enterprise standards
The role requires a strong understanding of the London Market insurance sector underwriting operations PAS platforms and largescale transformation programmes
Produce highlevel and detailed solution designs architecture decision records and supporting design documentation
Develop targetstate transitionstate and interimstate architecture models
Define migration strategies and transitional architectures to support platform modernisation
Facilitate architecture workshops and solution design sessions
Translate business requirements into practical and scalable technology solutions
Build strong relationships across business and technology functions
Contribute to PAS replacement strategy vendor assessments and solution evaluations
Support the definition of future underwriting operating capabilities
Support capability mapping process transformation and platform roadmap activities
Work closely with System Integrators implementation partners and thirdparty suppliers
Ensure suppliers adhere to architecture standards governance processes and design principles
Review solution designs produced by delivery partners and vendors
Support technology selection and proofofconcept activities
Proven experience working as a Solution Architect within the London Market Insurance sector
Previous experience delivering or supporting a London Market PAS implementation replacement or migration programme
Strong understanding of underwriting processes and underwriting operating models
Experience developing migration strategies transition architectures and modernisation roadmaps
Experience documenting currentstate and targetstate technology landscapes
Technical skills
APIled architecture REST APIs and eventdriven integration patterns
Microservices architecture Docker and containerisation technologies
Microsoft Azure architecture and cloudnative design
Security identity and access management principles
Experience creating architecture diagrams and technical design artefacts
DevOps and CICD practices
Understanding of Reinsurance concepts Bordereaux management and reporting
Experience with one or more of Guidewire HX IRIS Duck Creek other London Market PAS platforms
Experience in AKS Service bus API management Snowflake SQL server
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Cloud Data Solution Architect Polaris Programme in London employer: TESTQ TECHNOLOGIES LTD
TESTQ Technologies LTD. is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of the UK Insurance and Financial Services sector. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor and lead talented data engineers while working on cutting-edge cloud technologies like AWS, Databricks, and MongoDB. The company prioritises a supportive environment that encourages professional development and provides unique advantages such as flexible working arrangements and a commitment to data governance and security.
