Solution Architect Contract

365Jobs • TRAFFIC • Remote (Suffolk, Ipswich, United Kingdom) • £600 - £700 / * • 13h ago

Finstech Consulting are looking for a Solution Architect to work with our Insurance Broking client, within the Technology part of the business. Our client is looking to implement a new global claims application, and you will be part of the initial team to kick off the project, working alongside a 3rd party software provider.

The successful candidate will work as part of a fast-paced project delivery team, working closely with internal business stakeholders across different geographies as well as 3rd party vendors. They will also be responsible for ensuring that the 3rd party software application successfully integrates with the existing IT estate within the country/region that the solution is being implemented into. They will ensure that the solutions and integration points are fully documented and align with the strategic direction of our client?s technology vision. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in large data projects and programmes, including data migrations and will ideally have experience of these projects in a commercial insurance environment.

Ideally, we?re looking for someone who can get into the Ipswich/London office at least 2 days a week but a fully remote role may be available for the right candidate. The role is outside of IR35, on a SOW basis for which the specific deliverables are expected to take around 6 months to complete. We require candidates who are available immediately or within 3 weeks. All necessary hardware will be provided by the client as access to their networks is required to successfully support the project.

Key Responsibilities:? Ensure smooth integration of system components (applications, databases, infrastructure)? Produce and update application and functional mappings? Align system architecture with strategic business objectives? Contribute to the definition of architecture policies and standards (data models, integration, security)? Design technical solutions that meet business needs within budget, time, and security constraints? Propose software, hardware, and networking architectures? Support documentation required for project governance? Recommend innovations that increase solution performance and future-readiness? Collaborate with business teams to understand needs and design tailored technical solutions

Key Experience? Minimum 8 years of relevant experience designing complex technical architectures? Strong grasp of software and systems architecture principles (SOA, microservices, Azure platform)? Integration and infrastructure management: servers, databases, networks? Familiarity working with and integrating hosted low code solutions into Enterprise Architecture? Experience with API management, middleware, data flow platforms? Proficiency in architecture modelling/documentation (e.g. C4 model, Draw.io, Visio), database technologies (SQL Server, MySQL)? Excellent written and verbal communication skills? Teamworking ability and capacity to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical colleagues

Key Skills & Behaviours? Strategic alignment: Ensures architectural solutions reinforce business priorities? Proactive knowledge-sharing and training for wider teams? Collaborative approach with both technical and business functions? Continuous improvement ? stays ahead of technology trends and recommends innovative solutions? Accountability for compliance, security, and documentation standards? Great communicator, able to simplify and clarify complex subjects for varied audiences

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