Technical Architect

Technical Architect

Hartford, CT I Stamford, CT I Morristown, NJ I New York, NY I Exton, PA I USA

Canada

The Technical Architect role is the lead technologist for a set of products or platforms. We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect with a robust background in the Insurance industry. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing and implementing technical solutions for insurance companies with a focus on enhancing business operations and improving customer experiences. The Technical Architect will work closely with various teams to understand business needs and requirements and then design and implement technology solutions to meet those needs.

DISCOVER your opportunity

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Design and implement technology solutions to support business operations and improve customer experiences.

• Collaborate with various teams to gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Create technical architecture designs, including system components, modules and interfaces

• Develop and implement standards and procedures for technical architecture design and development.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams.

• For internal assets, support Application Managers to develop and maintain Product Roadmaps

• Maintain a capacity plan with historical performance metrics, a future forecast and a capacity model to ensure services and infrastructure deliver performance and growth targets in a cost effective and proactive manner.

• Manage architecture exceptions for the application, including identifying, documenting, taking through exception approval process and remediation where and when possible.

• Monitor application services to ensure performance consistently meets non-functional requirements (response time, security, etc.)

• Ensure technology solutions are in line with industry standards, best practices and technologies in the insurance industry.

• Take a lead role in the detailed design (Component Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams, HLD documents) of the transformed IT ecosystem from a technology, process, integration and data design perspective.

• Influence & engage key business & IT stakeholders in the definition of technology requirements.

• Provide technical support, mentor and develop vendor and junior IT Specialist resources and the test teams.

• Working closely with the Architecture Review Board throughout lifecycle of change & provide detailed handovers as change is delivered into test and production environments and integration to wider ecosystem.

• Adhere to standard processes/procedures and policies including delivery methods, change management, service transition, audit, data management, security, SOX etc.

• Develop optimal modular solutions covering the latest technologies, application scalability and reusability.

You will report to Delivery Lead.

SHARE your talent

We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Science or related field

• Extensive experience in technical architecture design and implementation, with robust focus on the commercial Insurance industry

• Robust technical skills in IBM iSeries (AS400), Database design, Understanding of APIs and integration with backend systems, Micro Services Architecture, Web services.

• Broad understanding of Application, Information and Infrastructure technologies & Security practices

• Knowledge of Cloud computing technologies with hands on experience in Move to Cloud projects

• Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with various teams and stakeholders.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to mentor and guide developers on software architecture

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

Inclusion & Diversity

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ , ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe

• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements

• Enhanced family friendly leave benefits

• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index

• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience," focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.

• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.

• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.

• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see Sustainability at AXA XL.

The U.S. pay range for this position is USD 95,000 - 186,500. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual's skills, experience, and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues' pay.

At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. For more details about AXA XL's benefits offerings, please visit US-Benefits-at-a-Glance_2023_US.pdf (myaxaxlbenefits.com).