Solution Architect - Claims Modernisation

Solution Architect - Claims Transformation | Microsoft Technologies

12-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | London - Hybrid

Solution Architect urgently needed for a major insurance customer.

We are supporting a major insurance transformation programme that is reshaping a core claims platform & require an experienced Solution Architect to play a pivotal role in defining the future-state technology landscape.

This is a highly visible position where you'll bridge the gap between business strategy & technical delivery, taking ownership of architecture design activities that will enable development teams to begin a significant build phase.

*This role will require a background in Insurance Industry - only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.*

Role:

You'll join a large-scale Agile transformation programme focused on modernising a complex claims environment. Working closely with senior business stakeholders, Business Analysts, architects & engineering teams, you'll be responsible for turning business requirements into robust, scalable solution designs across a Microsoft-centric ecosystem.

The programme is currently evolving from a legacy platform landscape & moving towards a modern architecture leveraging Microsoft Dynamics, Azure services & Databricks. The successful architect will help shape the technical design & ensure the development teams are positioned for successful delivery.

This role demands someone who can operate comfortably at both the business & technical levels & equally capable of leading design workshops with senior stakeholders & producing high-quality architectural artefacts for engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own & develop high-level & solution architecture designs across a major claims transformation initiative.
• Translate business requirements into end-to-end technology solutions.
• Work closely with Business Analysts to ensure requirements are architecturally aligned & delivery-ready.
• Lead stakeholder discussions & secure buy-in across business & technology teams.
• Define integration, application & platform architectures within a Microsoft environment.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure designs can be implemented effectively.
• Identify risks, dependencies & architectural gaps before development commences.
• Support Agile delivery teams with ongoing architectural governance & guidance.

Essential Experience

• Proven track record as a Solution Architect delivering complex enterprise transformation programmes.
• MUST have Insurance industry background
• Strong Claims platform transformation experience.
• Strong experience across Microsoft Dynamics 365 & wider Microsoft technology stacks.
• Deep knowledge of Azure architecture, integration patterns & cloud-native solutions.
• Experience producing & socialising high-level design documentation for both business & technical audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior business leaders, Business Analysts & technical teams.
• Experience operating within Agile delivery environments.
• Background in regulated industries, ideally financial services or insurance.

• Experience delivering claims technology modernisation or replacement programmes.
• Knowledge of policy administration, underwriting or adjacent insurance domains.
• Exposure to Azure Databricks & modern data platforms.
• Experience working with legacy platform migrations & modernisation initiatives.

If you have the relevant technical & industry experience, please forward your profile for an immediate review.

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