SOLUTION ARCHITECT - INSURANCE

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Position Description.
Challenge yourself and change lives, unlocking complex system solutions, crafting technical solutions that drive success in the insurance industry as part of a highly motivated and supportive team.
Our Solution Architects are trusted to work closely with a wide range of clients on exciting projects with real-world purpose and impact.
You will work with cross-functional teams and clients to design, guide, and assure the delivery of integrated solutions that meet both current and future business needs.
This role is a blend of technical expertise, collaborative teamwork, and a focus on value delivery.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine.
We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee.
We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.
Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts.
We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
Your future duties and responsibilities.
• Own the architectural design of software, infrastructure and cloud solutions with low to medium risk, size, and complexity.
• Communicate with business, delivery, and operational stakeholders to align solutions with strategic goals.
• Identify, prioritize, and address architectural concerns based on quality attributes and other drivers.
• Make or guide architectural decisions about software systems, implementation technologies, interfaces, and deployment environments.
• Model software systems' context and structure, ensuring alignment with business requirements and objectives.
• Assure that the solutions meet present and anticipated architectural requirements through analysis, validation, and road mapping.
• Support development and operations teams by coaching, explaining, and reviewing detailed designs and code.
• Integrate security by design considerations into the architecture and design process from the outset.
• Incorporate operational resilience into designs, ensuring systems can recover quickly from disruptions and maintain essential functions under adverse conditions.
• Ensure solutions comply with industry standards and best practices for data protection and security.
• Conduct threat modelling and security assessments to identify and mitigate risks early.
• Collaborate with security teams to align designs with organisational security policies and compliance requirements.
• Implement secure development practices and ensure proper testing of security controls.
• Work closely with Agile/DevOps teams to ensure smooth delivery of technical solutions.
• Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and technical teams to ensure integrated solution design and delivery.
• Foster relationships with clients to understand and articulate their business and technical needs effectively.
• Keep track of emerging technologies, developments, and methodologies that apply to the insurance sector.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives within the team, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Provide guidance on tools, methodologies, and best practices for effective solution delivery.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture and systems integration principles.
• Proficiency in Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Expertise in.
ET and Azure-based solutions, including cloud-native application development.
• Understanding of API management, data transformation techniques, and cloud technologies.
• Exposure to multi-regional data regulations, compliance requirements, and data sovereignty considerations.
• Knowledge of the OutSystems development platform would be beneficial for this role.
• Proven experience in software architecture, solution design, and delivery within the insurance or financial services sector.
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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging.
Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life.
That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees.
We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value.
You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last.
You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
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