Solution Architect
Job Title: Solution Architect
Location: London
Salary/Rate: £495 - £525
Start Date: 04/05/2026
Job Type: Contract
Company Introduction A global property and casualty insurance provider headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1912, it operates through a network of subsidiaries and affiliates, offering a wide range of personal and commercial insurance products, including auto, home, workers? compensation, and specialty lines.
Job Responsibilities/Objectives
1.Lead and manage software development projects using Java, Python, Typescript, AWS, React JS, Angular, and other technologies.
2.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
3.Create the high-level design (or solution architecture documents) for the business requirements
4.Proficient using architectural principles and patterns, variety of solution types, detailed design patterns, best practices, integration choices etc
Required Skills/Experience
1.Strong experience within the Insurance domain (London Market experience is highly desirable).
2.Proven expertise in software architecture, design, and hands-on development.
3.Strong technical background in .NET, Java, Python, TypeScript, AWS, React, and Angular.
4.Demonstrated experience managing full project lifecycles from concept to delivery.
Desirable Skills/Experience
Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: 1.Experience with microservices architecture and event-driven design (e.g., Kafka, messaging systems)
2.Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
3.Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
4.Exposure to cloud architecture best practices, particularly AWS Well-Architected Framework
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.
Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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