Solution Architect

ALCHEMY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED

Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 15 days

London, Greater London EC2V7NQ, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Senior Solution Architect in the Insurance & Pensions sector, located in the City of London, on a contract basis for an initial 3 months with a possibility of extension up to 9 months.
The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in solution architecture, specifically within the insurance and pensions sectors, with a focus on delivering scalable and secure solutions.
Key responsibilities include defining end-to-end solution architectures, advising clients on architecture strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive delivery.
Candidates should possess deep domain knowledge, particularly in pensions risk transfer and cloud technologies, along with a strong understanding of digital transformation and agile delivery.
The contract is inside IR35, and while the salary details are not specified, competitive compensation is expected given the seniority of the role.

Solution Architect - Insurance & Pensions

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 & SKILL-SET:

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.

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