Technical Architect

Hartford, CT | Stamford, CT | USA

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The Technical Architect role is the lead technologist for a product or platform. Third party products with high out of box implementation most likely will have their own technical architecture roles, so company Technical Architects mainly manage internal assets. Technical Architects perform deliverable reviews and manage measurement of deliverable quality within the Delivery Team.

DISCOVER your opportunity

What will your essential responsibilities include?

· Specification of technologies, application architectures and data structures as a basis for application change for internal assets

· Producing quality, secure, scalable, high-performing, and resilient designs for new or improved services

· Lead the systems analysts, developers, and testers in sympathetic change to the applications

· For internal assets, support Application Managers to develop and maintain the Product Roadmap

· Define and maintain development standards such as system and data design, coding, etc.

· Maintain a capacity plan with historical performance metrics, a future forecast, and a capacity model to ensure services and infrastructure deliver performance and growth targets in a cost effective and proactive manner

· Manage architecture exceptions for the application, including identifying, documenting, taking through exception approval process, and remediation where and when possible

· Monitor application services to ensure performance consistently meets non-functional requirements (response time, security, etc.)

· Work with the Application Manager & Delivery Lead(s) in defining, analyzing, planning, measuring and improving product availability and continuity

· Leads the DevOps team and developers in targeted use of DevOps for their application platform assets.

The Technical Architect reports to the Delivery Lead

SHARE your talent

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

· A moderate amount of Cloud based insurance applications (Ex. Guidewire, DuckCreek, Policy Decisions, etc.) and DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code and containerization

· Proven experience in designing complex, scalable architectures for large enterprise environments

· Ability to break down complex problems, evaluate multiple solutions & choose the most suitable outcome based on tradeoffs

· Uphold technical integrity of internal assets at the logical and physical level, ensuring designs and changes done based on an outstanding architectural foundation.

· Deep understanding of enterprise integration patterns (API, middlewear and/or data migration)

· Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product owners, and operations to ensure alignment on technicals goals and priorities

· Develop, own and publish the product technical architecture and design documentation

· Identify technical resources required to deliver the service and maintain plans for the short-, mid-, and long-term to support business cases for technical investments (upgrades, etc.)

· Translates the high-level designs into the technical specifications to facilitate efficient and effective development and unit testing

· Proficiency with multiple application delivery models including Agile, iterative and waterfall

· Adaptable to new/different strategies, programs, technologies, practices, cultures, etc. Comfortable with change, able to easily make transitions.

· Advanced skills in developing tools, frameworks and processes intended to maximize software quality and minimize time-to-delivery

· Bachelor’s degree in the field of computer science, information systems, business management, or a related field preferred

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

Inclusion & Diversity

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience,” focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see Sustainability at AXA XL.

The U.S. pay range for this position is $118,500 - $186,500. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience, and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.

At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. For more details about AXA XL’s benefits offerings, please visit US-Benefits-at-a-Glance_2023_US.pdf (myaxaxlbenefits.com).