Architect (Insurance Software)

TL;DR

Architect (Cloud-Native Insurance): Define technical paths for hirify.global Submission Gateway application roadmaps and own solutions for complex features with an accent on scalable, cloud-native designs and architecture principles. Focus on investigating emerging technologies, creating prototypes and documentation, reducing codebase complexity, and evolving automated testing frameworks.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Salary: 73000 - 116000 GBP

Company

Largest cloud-based software provider for Property & Casualty insurance market, trusted by top P&C carriers and wholesale brokers.

What you will do

• Define technical roadmaps for Submission Gateway with stakeholders, aligning with business goals.
• Own complex feature solutions, break down work, and guide team delivery.
• Design scalable cloud-native implementations and conduct POCs for new technologies.
• Create architecture designs, prototypes, and documentation like C4 diagrams.
• Refactor codebase for maintainability and lead peer reviews with technical guidance.
• Evolve automated testing and contribute to architectural runway across layers.

Requirements

• Proven architecture and design for application roadmaps and product evolution.
• Expertise in technical solutions, design patterns, and developer guidance.
• Experience with logs troubleshooting, relational/NoSQL databases, Kubernetes CLI.
• Git/GitOps practices, PHP fluency for code reasoning.
• 10+ years software development/architecture recommended; Bachelor's or equivalent.
• Strong leadership, analytical skills; 0–25% travel.

Culture & Benefits

• Flex First Workforce: remote, hybrid, or in-office based on role/location.
• Open PTO policy and comprehensive health/retirement benefits from day one.
• Award-winning onboarding, internal promotions (25% roles filled internally), mentorship.
• LinkedIn Learning, Kaplan access, employee referral bonuses.
• Core values guide hiring and growth; podcasts for product insights.