Solution Architect - Insurance - 6 Month Contract - Dublin (Hybrid) - €500 per day (Outside)

The Solution Architect will play a leading role in the delivery team, designing solutions that address business needs while supporting the implementation of these outcomes. As a Solution Architect for the Core Technologies team, you will take the lead in the design of changes, upgrades, and integrations of Core platforms.You will work across a range of technologies, both on-premise and cloud, and collaborate with vendors providing specialist capabilities. The primary focus of this role will be midrange technologies and their integration with the broader technology estate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead solution designs within the delivery teams, acting as a technical authority.
• Contribute to the full software development life cycle, from the initial business requirements phase to deployment and production support.
• Design, plan, and oversee implementations, working with team members to ensure solutions are robust, efficient, and well-balanced.
• Review vendor proposals and implementations, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Ensure solutions align with Enterprise Architecture through collaboration with parent organization teams.
• Propose technologies, applications, and frameworks, working with wider technology teams to drive continuous improvement in change management.
• Represent technical solutions in governance discussions related to security and architecture.
• Assist business partners in managing data both in the cloud and on-premise, in alignment with data governance standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, particularly business and product owners.
• Work closely with other Solution Architects, Project Managers, Product Owners, and Developers to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication skills, explaining complex technical issues and solutions to business stakeholders.
• Analyze data trends and patterns to support tactical decision-making.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest digital trends, technologies, and practices.
• Advocate for the importance of continuous integration, delivery, and quality assurance within the team.

What Will Make You Stand Out?

• Life400 experience is highly desirable.
• Highly professional and self-motivated with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience as an AS400 Developer in financial services or insurance is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall project delivery models.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel), Jira, Confluence, and Visio.
• Knowledge of organizational change principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Ability to work effectively at all organizational levels.
• Strong team player, able to collaborate with others.
• Deep understanding of system implementation and software development life cycles.
• Experience translating business needs into functional and technical requirements.
• Practical knowledge of data management, integration, and data quality control.
• Experience with technologies such as Mainframe, AS400, Cobol, SQL development, IBM WebSphere, and MSP is an advantage.