Functional Architect

3 weeks ago

United Kingdom Sapiens Full time

Sapiens UK is urgently seeking a Functional Architect to provide end to end support to R&D and project initiatives. If you have more than 5 years of experience working as a Functional Architect in a life insurance/pensions systems environment, this could be the next great step in your career.


An understanding of policy administration systems is key to the success of this role as you will be designing enhancements and creating solutions within our highly sought-after Life & Pensions (L&P) system. For more information about the solution, Click here


Working Model: Remote (within UK)

Please note that there is no Visa Sponsorship/Relocation support for this role.


What you will do:

  • Support the design of project End to End solutions ensuring all project stream solutions are in line with the overall solution.
  • Write end to end solutions for specific policy administration system enhancements.
  • Analyze current system functionality to determine when enhancements are required and the best enhancement to meet business requirements.
  • Write and / or review Requirements and Design Documents.
  • Ensure all Requirements, Design Documents are delivered on time.
  • Act as a Consultant in requirement and design workshops internally and externally.
  • Engage with Lead BA/PD/PM on project Actions, Assumptions, Risks, Issues, Decisions, Constraints.
  • Review the Technical Design Specifications.
  • Support Development throughout the build phase of projects.
  • Review the Test Scripts and support testing throughout the test phase.
  • Help to define acceptance criteria and high-level estimates.
  • Work in accordance with Sapiens processes & Sapiens best practices.
  • Provide clients with functional analysis and design advice guidance and consultancy in Sapiens’ solution throughout the project.
  • Participate in Peer Review activities, interacting with Business Analysts, to ensure quality and completeness of requirement and design work.
  • Configure/Support the configuration of the parameters that determine the functionality specified in the design documentation.
  • Ensure Product Material collateral is updated and presentable.
  • Support training sessions on the system and its product sets.


Must have skills/experience:

  • 5+ years of experience working as a technical/functional architect in life and/or pensions and/or Annuity systems environment.
  • Proven experience as a technical/functional architect in integration projects, including policy administration system and integration platforms.
  • Able to demonstrate an in-depth of knowledge of life and pension products and processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand business requirements and create implementable solutions that meet these requirements.
  • Experience in database-based systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to work productively on a cross functional and cross geographic team.
  • Fluent English – both writing and verbal.
  • Knowledge of SQL and Excel, experience with other programming languages desirable.


Good to have skills:

  • Previous experience working with a Life or Pensions policy administration system, digital platform, and business intelligence – Advantage.
  • Experience in collaborative and agile working methods – Advantage.
  • BSc in Computer Science, information systems engineering, or similar – Advantage.
  • Other European languages - An advantage.


About us:

Sapiens International Corporation (NASDAQ and TASE: SPNS) is a global leader in intelligent insurance software solutions. With Sapiens’ robust platform, customer-driven partnerships, and rich ecosystem, insurers are empowered to future-proof their organizations with operational excellence in a rapidly changing marketplace. We help insurers harness the power of AI and advanced automation to support core solutions for property and casualty, workers’ compensation, and life insurance, including reinsurance, financial & compliance, data & analytics, digital, and decision management. Sapiens boasts a longtime global presence, serving over 600 customers in more than 30 countries with its innovative SaaS offerings. Recognized by industry experts and selected for the Microsoft Top 100 Partner program, Sapiens is committed to partnering with our customers for their entire transformation journey and is continuously innovating to ensure their success.


Sapiens is an E-Verified & Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V


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