Lead Architect (Insurance)

TL;DR

Lead Architect (Insurance): Building and evolving world-class IT systems for complex insurance solutions with an accent on architectural coherence and long-term sustainability. Focus on defining architectural roadmaps, driving IT simplification, and aligning business strategy with IT transformation goals.

Location: Stockholm, Espoo, or Turku. Possibility of hybrid workplace.

Company

The biggest insurance company in the Nordics.

What you will do

• Develop and evolve world-class IT systems that support the delivery of insurance solutions for complex customers.
• Ensure architectural coherence, sustainability, and alignment with business strategy across the Industrial Business Area.
• Define and own clear architectural roadmaps and transition paths from current to target states.
• Drive IT simplification by transforming complex problems into actionable solution designs.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT leadership, and delivery teams across multiple Nordic locations.

Requirements

• Significant experience driving end-to-end architecture and mentoring solution architects in fast-paced environments.
• Strong technical foundation with previous professional experience as a developer.
• Practical experience with public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and Microsoft-based technologies.
• Ability to relate architectural decisions to business needs and navigate complex technical tradeoffs.
• Skill in producing architecture viewpoints for business processes, information modeling, and integration architecture.
• Must be based in or able to work from Stockholm, Espoo, or Turku.

Culture & Benefits

• Career and development opportunities within a leading Nordic insurance corporation.
• Inclusive work environment with a highly skilled professional community.
• Hybrid workplace flexibility.
• Health-promoting workplace with wellness allowances and sports activities.
• Comprehensive insurance and lunch benefits.

Hiring process

• Submission of CV and completion of the application form.
• Screening and interviews.
• Background check for final candidates.