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Senior Architect, Europe

LON - London, GBFull-time2026-07-20 → 2026-11-13
Hybrid

Core

Senior Architect leading technology transformation, API strategies, and modern architecture (Services-Based, Event-Driven) for an insurance company.

Role type

Senior Architect (Strategy & Hands-on IC)

Builds

Technology systems, APIs, event-driven architectures, and modern application frameworks for the insurance industry.

Domain

Insurance / Enterprise Software Architecture

Required skills

Enterprise/Application/Information Architecture, Java/.NET/SQL/SOA, SDLC, Performance Engineering, Application Integration, Middleware, Relational Database Design, Business Intelligence, Component Based Design, Vendor/Product Management, Proof of Concepts.

Preferred skills

Insurance industry experience, Matrixed organization influence, Stakeholder engagement.

Technologies

Java, .NET, SQL, SOA, SOAP, XML, REST, Spring, Struts, Hibernate, MVC, Websphere, JBoss, Datapower, DB2, MS SQL Server, FileNet, OLTP, Batch.

Responsibilities

Lead architectural efforts and roadmaps, execute governance (blueprint/design reviews), implement stability/performance strategies, influence adoption of new concepts, collaborate with development groups, own deliverables for CoE initiatives, participate in vendor/product management, guide development teams.

Seniority

Senior, strategic leadership with hands-on execution