Senior Solutions Architect

2 weeks ago


Schaumburg, Illinois, United States Zurich NA Full time
Position: Senior Solutions Architect

Zurich North America is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to join our Advanced Technology & Enterprise Solutions team. This role will operate in a hybrid work environment and report directly to the Technical Director of Enterprise Architecture.

Role Overview:
The Senior Solutions Architect is a pivotal position that requires collaboration with both IT and business stakeholders to enhance business value and outcomes. This role is responsible for leading the architecture of business, integration, and technology, ensuring that they align with our IT strategy and business goals.

The Senior Solutions Architect will maintain a comprehensive perspective to guarantee that IT initiatives deliver both functional and enterprise value, seamlessly integrating into the broader business and technology framework.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Drive alignment between business objectives and IT capabilities by analyzing business challenges and identifying architectural solutions.
2. Collaborate across departments to facilitate informed decision-making and manage risks through well-researched IT solutions.
3. Ensure coordination of architectural activities across various programs and projects as they develop.
4. Lead proof of concept and proof of technology initiatives to assess new technology solutions that align with Zurich's IT strategy.
5. Work closely with IT and business partners to define comprehensive Solution Architecture utilizing system engineering principles and data integration patterns across various cloud platforms.
6. Advocate for the adoption of innovative technology solutions, including AI/ML, DevOps, IoT, and RPA.
7. Develop and implement minimal viable architectures, including standards and reference architecture patterns.
8. Evaluate and recommend commercial off-the-shelf software solutions to enhance business processes and integrate with existing systems.
9. Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to ensure consistency with enterprise architecture.
10. Analyze the technology landscape to identify capability gaps and recommend solutions for cost optimization and operational improvement.
11. Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate complex concepts effectively.
12. Mentor and guide teams across the organization, promoting the value of Enterprise Architecture and design thinking.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of experience in Information Technology, or
• High School Diploma with 10+ years of experience in Information Technology.

Preferred Skills:
• Knowledge of the insurance sector.
• 5+ years in roles focused on architecture and strategy or as an Enterprise Architect.
• Experience with Salesforce, Guidewire, and low-code platforms.
• Familiarity with mobile architecture and development.
• Master’s degree is a plus.

Zurich North America values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is committed to creating an environment where all employees feel a sense of belonging. We are dedicated to providing ongoing career development opportunities and maintaining a comprehensive benefits package for our employees.

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