Lead Solution Architect – Inside IR35

Brand new vacancy for a Lead Solution Architect to join a leading insurance company. Length : 6 months Location : Hybrid 2 days a week in London IR35 Status : Inside We are looking for a Lead Solution Architect to drive a programme of work to exit our client's presence on the Mainframe. This includes the migration of data and processing for multiple lines of business to new targets, some of which already exist, others will need to be defined/delivered as part of this programme. Once all data and processing has been removed from the mainframe, we then need to decommission all remaining software and hardware components. The programme scope also includes the decommissioning or rationalisation of associated platforms interacting with the mainframe. The Lead Architect will be a senior member of the programme team responsible for the end-to-end architectural design, the associated key design decisions, assuring the lower-level designs, and ensuring traceability from requirements throughout all design documentation. You will also be responsible for guiding and directing a small team of Solution Architects/Tech Leads to deliver the above. What we're looking for Purpose-led, customer-focused technology that enables growth, adjacencies, and innovation; whilst always simplifying the costs for the client and consumers. Excellent deep & wide technology expertise in more than one architectural domain. Understanding of technology from a capability perspective with a view to rationalise and simplify. Relevant architecture domain skills end-to-end with focus on applications & integration; can challenge existing architecture models. Create a narrative that takes all in the enterprise through the purpose and reason to believe in the strategy - ensuring that it is delivered as imagined even when iterated. Experience delivering on innovation, with an owner/startup mindset to growth and growing customers. Experience, excitement, and interest in complex architectures which include, but may not be limited to, web applications built using Java & Angular, iSeries, Mainframe, COTS products, and a 'cloud first' approach driving a multi-cloud strategic runway (AWS & Azure). Experience with the interactions between people, processes, and technology. Fluent in financials and commercial topics and able to create linkages between business and technology and have a sound commercial approach to identifying solutions. Take a holistic view of the organisation and its technology needs. We are open to candidates from any industry but would expect an interest in the insurance business and its future direction.

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