Solution Architect Life Insurance
Solution Architect Life Insurance
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Position Description:
CGI is seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect with extensive experience in the Life Insurance sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing robust scalable and secure solutions that meet the business needs of our clients in Toronto Canada. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing robust scalable and secure solutions that meet the business needs of our clients.
This role is hybrid and requires you to be in our downtown Toronto office 250 Yonge Street) / client office 3 times per week subject to change at any time.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
Act as liaison and bridge/facilitate the communication and understanding between the IT architecture team and business owners
Analyze technology industry and market trends and determine their potential impact on enterprise modernization program
Review business context for solutions to company challenges as well as defining the vision and requirements for the solution recommending potential solutions (which may include RFIs RFPs or prototype development) selecting the most optimal solution and the development of a roadmap for the selected solution.
Provide technical leadership mentorship and consultation to development teams working on the enterprise modernization and guide them to adopt modern software development and integration methods.
Design scalable resilient and secure solutions that are not only a fit for the specific purpose but also closely align with the overall enterprise architecture and the organizations standards and norms.
Prioritize cloud adaption by incorporating cloudnative services into the proposed architecture including the peripheral toolsets pertaining to microservices APIfirst and DevOps methodologies.
Lead technical discussions with external vendors to assess their product offerings and integrations into enterprise architecture while meeting the life insurance business technology and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with other Solution Architects to evaluate and recommend solutions that balance innovation with costeffectiveness and risk management
Partner with business pillars (UW Claims actuarial etc. to deliver enhanced digital experiences and operational efficiencies.
Represent and own technology solutions in various review and governance bodies to provide technology expertise
Assist in the development of a detailed architecture blueprints reference architectures and implementation strategies for modernization initiatives within the program
Work closely with Information Technology professionals within the organization to ensure infrastructure is optimized for performance scalability and reliability.
Ensure compliance with data privacy cybersecurity and industryspecific regulations (SOX PCI DSS etc.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
University degree and/or advanced degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent
10 years of progressive experience in solution architecture encompassing application data integration security operations and infrastructure views.
Extensive experience in the life insurance industry including knowledge of marketing & distribution new business underwriting policy administration and enterprise solutions.
Excellent communication collaboration and leadership skills
Proven track record of providing high level estimates and solutions architecture based on requirements
Ability to develop highlevel application architecture solution designs and high level implementation estimates
Ability to develop detailed application architecture solution designs and detailed implementation estimates
Ability to summarize prepare and present complex technical solutions to nontechnical project stakeholders
Advanced knowledge of Enterprise Architecture frameworks methodologies and tools e.g. TOGAF FEAF or ITIL certifications.
Exhibits solid business knowledge and advanced knowledge of technology industry products and processes involving exposure to multiple disciplines and/or multiple industries and familiarity with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC e.g. Agile) including project management and requirements management methodologies
Experience developing IT and cloud infrastructure
Professional experience working with and analyzing computer hardware and software
Extensive knowledge and experience working with operating systems
Knowledge in legacy system transformation to modern applications is considered a differentiator. For e.g. SOA and/or monolithic to microservices traditional web applications to cloudnative applications etc.
Experience in modern architectural patterns like eventdriven architecture APIfirst methodologies etc.
Experiences in the following areas are considered assets: GIT Azure DevOps Visual Studio code Node Angular TypeScript ASP Docker HelmCharts Rancher API Gateway
#LIJP
Use of the term architect in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices architecture or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial architect regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT architectrelated functions but licensure from an architect regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Architecture is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.
Skills:
- Enterprise Architecture
- Financial Services
- Legacy System Integration
- Life Insurance
- Project Management
- Solutions Architecture
- The Open Group Arch Framework
- TOGAF
- Angular
- Azure DevOps
- GIT
- GIT
What you can expect from us:
Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll 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. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. Youll 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.
Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and wellbeing and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
At CGI we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equalopportunity employer we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process please let us know. We will be happy to assist.
Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Employment Type
Full-Time
