Solution Architect

Team: DeliveryLocation: This is a hybrid role based out of our London office in Monument with an expectation to be in the office 2 days per week.Salary Range: 115000 - 125000 per annumRole Type: Full-time PermanentStart date: As soon as possibleVisa / Sponsorship Available: Not AvailableThe Solution Architect RoleSend Technology is a rapidly growing InsurTech SaaS company specialising in the commercial and specialty insurance sector. Our mission is to help underwriters write better business faster on a global scale. We achieve this through our AI-enabled underwriting platform specifically designed for the complexities of the commercial and specialty market. Our workbench serves as a one-stop desktop for underwriters bringing together data documentation and decision points enabling our customers to harness the power of ecosystem integrations data and AI to drive their growth.The Solution Architect role offers an exciting opportunity to join the team and play a crucial role in defining and implementing technical solutions and architectures for our clients. As a member of the Solutions Team youll contribute to delivering complex digital transformation projects for Sends clients. Your expertise will be instrumental in delivering a deeply integrated underwriting workbench solution that streamlines and automates the workflows of insurance underwriters. Youll also collaborate closely with the core technology teams to ensure alignment and continued evolution of our core product offering.About SendIn 2017 Send was founded by Andy Moss Ben Huckel and Matt McGrillis with a vision to reshape and enhance the underwriting process for commercial insurers-combining advanced technology with deep industry expertise.By 2019 we had delivered a commercial and specialty Underwriting Workbench for a leading global insurer-one of the UKs top five composite insurers and a major FTSE 100 carrier. This solution streamlined operations improved efficiency and enabled forward visibility.In 2022 we won three industry awards for the Underwriting Workbench and raised $10 million in Series A funding to support our expansion in the UK and US.The following year in 2023 we launched Smart Submission a stand-alone component of the Underwriting Workbench and were named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide P&C Intelligent Underwriting Workbench Applications Vendor Assessment.In 2024 we were recognised as a Top Provider in the Datos P&C Workbench report and named a Leader in Celents Underwriting Workbench reports for both North America and Global Markets.Our vision is to be the market-leading underwriting software platform for agile carriers.#loveunderwritingOur FundingFrom 2017 to 2022 we bootstrapped our growth journey building a profitable and stable November 2022 following a year of strong customer and team growth we secured $10 million in Series A funding to accelerate our expansion across the UK and US as well as to further enhance our product development. Were proud to have the support and expertise of our investors Mercia and Breega.We are now preparing for our Series B round and are excited about the growth acceleration this will enable.What Youll Be Doing as Solution ArchitectTechnical Solution Definition:Define and architect technical solutions tailored to client requirements.Develop comprehensive technical documentation and solution designs.Design and develop integrations for a microservice architecture to enhance the underwriting workbench solution.Ensure scalability performance and reliability of the designed solutions.Client Engagement:Collaborate with clients primarily insurance companies to understand their business needs and technical requirements.Provide consultancy and expert advice to clients on best practices and optimal technical solutions.Team Collaboration:Liaise and align technical solutions with the core product team to ensure consistency and integration with core offerings.Support SIs and partners in executing digital transformation projects.Workflow Design:Design and develop workflows to enhance the underwriting workbench solution.Ensure workflows are efficient scalable and aligned with client requirements.Technology Stack:Design solutions that leverage a range of technologies including AWS Angular Java Python MySQL DynamoDB Snowflake and Terraform.Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends to ensure the adoption of best practices.The Skills and Experience Needed for the Solution Architect RoleProven experience in solution consulting particularly within the insurance or financial services industry.Strong technical background with expertise spanning multiple cloud providers (AWS essential) Java SQL/NoSQL databases data warehousing.Demonstrated ability to define and architect technical solutions and develop comprehensive documentation.Experience in data modelling data architecture data pipelines ETL/ELT processes.Excellent consultancy skills with a proven track record of working effectively with clients especially within insurance or financial services.Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving and project execution.Whats on Offer - Life at SendHealth Insurance - Provided through AXA covering medical dental optical mental health and therapies. Employees also have free access to Spill offering confidential mental health support and therapy.Life Insurance - Covers four times your basic salary along with Income Protection for up to 36 months at 75% of salary including rehabilitation support.Pension Scheme - A salary sacrifice pension scheme through Royal London. Send contributes 8% with a minimum employee contribution of 4%.Time Off - 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays. We also offer volunteering time and a dedicated wellness day.Enhanced Parental Leave - Includes 12 weeks of fully paid leave for all new parents along with additional support for birth-giving parents.Learning and Development - An annual budget via Learnerbly providing access to books courses conferences and other resources to support your growth.Check out Sends public Handbook for more information about our product recruitment process team benefits and much more.Solution Architect - Recruitment ProcessOur recruitment process for Solution Architect role consists of at least three stages:Stage 1 - Introductory Call with our in-house recruiter Liam (30 minutes):This will cover your background motivations and communication skills along with an opportunity to learn more about Send and the role.Stage 2 - Interview with Gari Gono Head of Customer Solutions (45 minutes)Stage 3 Interview with Tash Bond Chief Customer Officer (30 minutes)30-minute call with a Send FounderAt Send were focused on strengthening our culture-not hiring people who simply fit into it. We believe that a diverse equitable and inclusive team drives innovation creativity better decision-making and stronger performance.If youre interested in a role at Send but dont meet every requirement listed we still encourage you to apply. Research shows that women Indigenous people and individuals of colour often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every single qualification. Were committed to changing that.We welcome applications from everyone regardless of background ethnicity or culture. We are committed to reviewing all applications fairly and do not discriminate based on race ethnicity colour religion or belief national origin sexual orientation age marital or civil partnership status family status pregnancy or maternity disability (visible or invisible) gender identity or expression or any other legally protected status.We know that inclusive hiring is an ongoing journey and were always looking to improve. If you have feedback on our hiring or interview process wed love to hear it.If you have specific needs or adjustments that would support you during the application process you can share them in the space provided in your application-we want to ensure your experience is as smooth and comfortable as possible.Need support with your application or have a question about the role Email us at Key Skills Business Process,VMware,Cloud,HTML5,Windows,Project managements,AWS,Infrastructure,Web Services,JQuery,Java,Computer Engineering,Solutions design,Technical Solutions,Analytics Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 115000 - 125000