Location: City of London
Sector: Insurance & Pensions
Job Type: Contract Inside IR35, intially 3 months (likelihood of extension of 9 months')
ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Alchemy London Market are partnering with a leading provider of pensions and insurance products and services. They are seeking a Senior Solution Architect to drive end-to-end solution design and delivery across a range of business portfolios within the insurance and pensions sector. This is a highly consultative and strategic role, requiring deep domain knowledge and the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
ASSIGNMENT OBJECTIVES:- Define and deliver end-to-end solution architectures across multiple business areas.
- Operate in a consulting-led capacity, advising clients and internal teams on optimal architecture strategies.
- Align solution designs with enterprise architecture standards, policies, and strategic roadmaps.
- Collaborate with cross-functional business and technology teams to ensure cohesive solution delivery.
- Contribute to the ongoing evolution of technology strategy, architecture principles, and governance practices.
- Lead medium to large-scale initiatives with a focus on quality, compliance, and performance.
- Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into business value.
- Mentor junior architects and contribute to architectural best practices within the organisation.
- Experience in solution architecture, delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.
- Pensions Risk Transfer - including buy-in, buy-out, scheme administration, bulk annuities, and institutional investments.
- Working across the Insurance and Pensions sectors with an ability to bring industry insights and best practices.
- Navigating both business and regulatory landscapes within enterprise environments.
- Cloud technologies (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)
- Data & Analytics
- Integration / APIs / Microservices
- Process Automation
- CRM and Customer Experience Platforms
- AI / ML and Emerging Tech
- Enterprise Architecture Tooling (e.g., ArchiMate, Orbus, BiZZdesign)
- Deep understanding of digital transformation environments and agile delivery.
- Proven ability to create detailed logical/physical models, component specifications, and solution blueprints.
- TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification.