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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