Enterprise Solutions Architect

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hiscox Full time

Job Type:

Permanent

Company Overview:

Hiscox is a leading specialist insurer focused on delivering exceptional services in reinsurance and third-party capital management.

Position:

Solutions Architect

Reporting to:

Lead Architect

Location:

London - Hybrid

Role Overview:

We are in search of a seasoned Solutions Architect to enhance our Hiscox Re & ILS division. This role requires a proactive individual with a strong sense of ownership and pride in their contributions. The successful candidate will leverage their experience across various change initiatives, providing architectural guidance and producing relevant architecture deliverables tailored to the scope of the change.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assume complete responsibility for the design and implementation of innovative solutions that are secure, scalable, efficient, resilient, compliant, and commercially viable, ensuring alignment with broader strategies and standards.
  • Collaborate with Agile delivery teams throughout the entire lifecycle of change initiatives, from requirements gathering to business-as-usual operations.
  • Produce architecture deliverables such as High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Medium-Level Designs (MLDs) using consistent templates and approved tools, while actively seeking and documenting necessary information.
  • Partner with the Lead Architect to advance the architecture practice, embedding architectural principles and strategies into Agile planning and execution.
  • Engage with business domain experts and product owners to identify problem statements and value realization opportunities, often in collaboration with business analysts.
  • Interact with a diverse range of colleagues, from technical staff to senior business leaders, adapting engagement styles and terminology to suit stakeholder interests.
  • Work closely with vendors to assess their suitability and product offerings, contributing to the review of Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

Skills/Experience:

  • Extensive knowledge of solution architecture, including its phases and the significance of architectural processes.
  • Experience in designing on-premise, cloud, and hybrid solutions, with a strong preference for Windows and Azure PaaS experience; containerization knowledge is a plus.
  • Proven ability to produce architecture deliverables and artifacts.
  • Experience in conceptual and logical data modeling, with the capability to visually represent complex ideas.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with Software Delivery Lifecycles and DevOps practices.
  • Understanding of EA frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or Kotusev.
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, with SAFe knowledge being advantageous.
  • Experience with tools like Confluence, Teams, LucidChart, and Jira.
  • Leadership and mentoring experience is beneficial but not mandatory.

Rewards:

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 25 days of annual leave plus two additional Hiscox days.
  • A four-week paid sabbatical after every five years of service.
  • Performance-related bonuses.
  • A contributory pension scheme.

Additional Benefits:

  • Financial support for gym memberships.
  • Annual Christmas gift.
  • Life insurance coverage (4x salary).

About Us:

At Hiscox, we prioritize our people. We are committed to hiring the best talent and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, which we believe is key to our success. As an international specialist insurer, we focus on niche areas of expertise, supported by a culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

Be part of a unique culture and work with exceptional individuals.


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