Solution Architect - Central London

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Solution Architect

Central London

75000 - 85000 per annum

Responsible for receiving requirements and delivering high quality, innovative, simple, business-focused IT solutions, that maximise efficiency from new/existing IT, working in collaboration with other business units.

Leads the development of solution architectures for complex systems, ensuring consistency with specified requirements agreed with customers.

Lead and develop a team providing solutions for the enhancement of this Insurance broking systems.

Main responsibilities and key activities:

* Establish the Solution Architecture function as a pragmatic and well respected force for good within the insurer (this will include improving maturity, capabilities, people, skill base, etc).

* Work with other teams to analyse requirements, evaluate proposed change and identify appropriate and cost effective solution options.

* Ensure compliance with IT Strategy, Enterprise Architecture and Transformation roadmaps and governance.

* Develop selected solutions into appropriate and cost effective solution designs.

* Contribute to the production and maintain the business logical and physical models and actively participate in creation of appropriate models and capabilities.

* Monitor technical progress, informing project management of major technical issues and making recommendations on their resolution.

* Influence change to new/existing systems through liaising with the business governance, process and procedures.

* Act as a Team Leader for staff assigned to Projects and Support activities

* Conduct performance development reviews, coaching and training for staff under your direct management (as appropriate to their status).

* Take an active part in the matrix management of the resource pool to ensure adequate progress through assigned projects.

* Understand the business policies, and ensure adherence to them in all aspects of your work.

* Report regularly on process improvements to Senior IT Management

* Conduct all aspects of line management responsibilities throughout the employment lifecycle to include; recruitment and attraction, communication and engagement, performance, development and coaching activities

Key Skills and Competency Requirements:

* A minimum of 3+ years experience in an Insurance Broker

* Ability to develop people and appropriate skill base.

* Excellent interpersonal, communication and motivational skills.

* Sound knowledge of capabilities and application of the business technology base.

* Excellent analysis and documentation skills

* Problem solving skills

* Excellent solution design skills

* Develop strong working relationships working collaboratively with internal and external teams and partners.

* Knowledge and understanding of the business strategy.

* Knowledge and understanding of Enterprise and Solution Architecture.