Senior Solutions Architect

Summary

Join MEMIC Group as a Sr. Solutions Architect and play a pivotal role in defining and implementing solution alternatives aligned with our business strategies. You will develop and maintain enterprise business and application roadmaps across multiple Product Teams. This role demands a profound understanding of business goals and the ability to translate them into system designs. You will lead the evaluation and design of solution architectures, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and monitor the effectiveness of implemented solutions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in solution architecture and a deep understanding of cloud services, modern software development practices, and DevOps principles. MEMIC offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and various other perks.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field is a plus
• A minimum of three years of specialized experience in solution architecture, with a proven track record of designing and implementing scalable, robust, and secure architectures
• Deep understanding of AWS or Azure cloud services, including architecture design, deployment, and management
• Proficiency in modern software development practices, including microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), API management, networking, storage, and security
• Proficient in database design and management using SQL and other relational and non-relational database technologies
• Solid understanding of DevOps principles and practices, including Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, and Infrastructure as Code using tools like Azure DevOps or similar
• Proven ability to design and implement robust, scalable, and secure solution architectures that align with business goals and objectives
• Expertise in creating detailed technical designs, including system diagrams, data flow diagrams, and architectural blueprints
• Ability to present architectural designs and strategies to executive leadership, securing their buy-in
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and communication skills, with ability to prioritize tasks effectively

Responsibilities

• Define and refine solution architectures that align with the organization's business strategies and objectives
• Develop and maintain comprehensive enterprise business and application roadmaps for multiple Product Teams and projects
• Understand and translate business drivers, goals, and capabilities into system designs and change requirements
• Evaluate, design, and analyze the implementation of solution architectures across business applications and technologies
• Develop architectural designs guiding solution development across products, services, and systems, including applications, technologies, processes, and information
• Liaise with business stakeholders to ensure architectural solutions align with business needs, driving targeted outcomes
• Continuously monitor the effectiveness of the solutions architecture and recommend adjustments as necessary to meet business objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, operations, business and other architects, to ensure seamless execution and delivery of solutions
• Analyze the business-IT environment to identify critical deficiencies, legacy systems, and technical debt, recommending solutions for improvement
• Create detailed reference architectures encompassing design principles, decision points, APIs, major systems, and dependencies between business and IT
• Produce key deliverables, such as standard definitions, reference models, and architecture designs, to support and drive targeted business outcomes
• Identify architectural risks and propose mitigation strategies to manage potential impacts on projects and initiatives
• Manage the portfolio of "as is" and "to be" solutions, ensuring they are documented and communicated effectively
• Provide architectural expertise during the identification, evaluation, and selection of hardware and software technology solutions
• Act as a consultant on a broad spectrum of technologies, platforms, and vendor offerings, providing expert advice to drive targeted business outcomes
• Monitor and analyze emerging technology trends, disruptions, and their potential impact on business and operational models
• Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning through workshops, training sessions, and review meetings
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of architectural decisions, designs, and analyses
• Prepare and present regular status reports on architectural initiatives and progress to senior management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the insurance industry is desired, with workers' compensation experience a plus
• Related certification is a major plus

Benefits

• Health Insurance options, Dental Insurance options and Vision Insurance
• Employee Life Insurance/AD&D and Dependent Life Insurance options
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Health Savings Account with potential employer match
• Flexible Medical and Dependent Care Account
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal/Identify Theft Insurance options
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with match up to 5%, plus profit sharing & discretionary contributions (subject to vesting)
• 5 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 paid holidays
• Flextime schedules
• Paid Parental Leave
• Student loan paydown and refinancing assistance
• Educational assistance for job related courses, seminars, certifications or degrees
• One paid day every year to volunteer for your non-profit of choice
• On-site fitness center (Maine) or fitness reimbursement
• Subsidized parking
• Sit-Stand desks & daily stretch breaks