Lead Solution Architect (Insurance)

TL;DR

Lead Solution Architect (Insurance): Designing and delivering scalable, secure technology solutions for the London Market with an accent on bridging business requirements and technical implementation. Focus on translating architectural blueprints into actionable designs, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, and supporting delivery teams throughout the lifecycle.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from York or London

Company

hirify.global is a global specialist insurer providing a range of insurance products for professional and business risks.

What you will do

• Translate architectural blueprints and roadmaps into detailed, actionable solution designs.
• Ensure all solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise technology standards.
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, and business analysts to navigate technical challenges.
• Support integration with existing systems while minimizing technical debt.
• Participate in design reviews and provide guidance to delivery squads.
• Document solution designs clearly for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience in solution architecture within the insurance or financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of application design, integration patterns, and cloud technologies.
• Ability to balance technical innovation with practical delivery constraints.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Must be based in or able to work from York or London.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with London Market processes and Lloyd’s market systems.
• Experience with API-driven architectures and microservices.
• Knowledge of security and regulatory requirements in financial services.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a collaborative and pragmatic team.
• Exposure to a fast-paced, evolving insurance environment.
• Focus on enabling delivery and solving complex technical problems.