We Are Waiting for You

Hi there!

I am Alvaro, the recruiter for this position. Nice to meet you!

First, a little bit about what I like the most about working at Zurich Technology Delivery Center: The environment here is incredibly collaborative and innovative. Our tech-driven mindset fosters continuous learning and growth, creating an atmosphere where everyone can thrive.  Now, I can't wait to share this exciting journey with you at Zurich!

First off all, THANK YOU for considering our company. We understand that finding the right opportunity can be tough, but I’ll try to make it easier.

Who Are We?

Let me introduce us. You’re reading about Zurich Insurance Group, a global leader in insurance, but this role specifically pertains to our Technology Delivery Center (TDC). Established in Barcelona in 2006, the TDC operates as an integral part of Zurich Insurance Group, providing cutting-edge technological solutions and support to Zurich's local and global business units.

In essence, Zurich TDC is where technology meets the vast reach of a multinational company. We specialize in areas such as software development, data analytics, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure. Our primary mission is to support Zurich's strategic goals and enhance operational efficiency through innovative technology solutions.

If you're considering a role with us, know that you'll be joining a hub of technological excellence dedicated to driving Zurich's success on a global scale.

What Can You Expect?

And you might be thinking: This is great, what will my day-to-day be like, at TDC? I’m glad you asked. [MT1] [MT2] 

As a Solution Architect you will have the opportunity to:

• Design and evolve solution architectures for core Commercial Insurance and accumulation management platforms, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and business strategy.
• Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and delivery teams to translate business needs into robust technical solutions.
• Lead architecture reviews and ensure adherence to governance, security, and compliance standards.
• Drive simplification and modernization of the application landscape, with a focus on scalability, resilience, and cloud-readiness.
• Support the development of reusable architecture patterns and reference models across CI domains (e.g., Group Accumulation Management, Underwriting, Claims, Integration).
• Act as a technical advisor during vendor evaluations and solution assessments.

What Makes You a great Fit?

While we’re not seeking perfection or expecting you to save the world, we believe that if you meet some of these requirements, you’ll be a fantastic fit for our team. We are waiting for you!

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology with 5 or more years of experience
• Proven track record of successful solution architecture projects, demonstrating expertise in designing and delivering scalable and reliable solutions.
• Strong understanding of insurance business processes, ideally in Commercial Insurance.
• Proven experience designing solutions in hybrid environments (on-premise and cloud, especially Azure) with the current .NET stack (.NET Core, ASP.NET Core)
• Confidence with the Azure PaaS stack (related AWS knowledge is a plus)
• Strong familiarity with integration patterns, microservices, APIs, and event-driven architecture.
• Experience designing data-centric solutions, including data modeling, data integration, and data governance – along with related technology stack; a solid understanding of data platforms (e.g. Databricks) and modern data architecture patterns are a plus
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across business and IT.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Soft Skills: 

• Positive attitude & interpersonal skills.
• Team player able to work in a collaborative and multi-cultural environment with parts of the team spread across multiple locations
• Ability to influence stakeholders across all levels, including teams outside of shared services and solutions.
• Ability to discuss technical topics in business terms, including but not limited to give presentations to an audience with different level of technological maturity.
• Act as a trusted advisor for customers by having a holistic view of the different alternatives that would provide a solution to them.
• Ability to think outside of the box and be innovative by keeping abreast of new trends, identifying opportunities to bring in change for business benefit.

And… What Makes Us Special?

As well as a competitive salary and a yearly bonus, we offer:

• To support your work-life balance, we have adopted a flexible working model.
•  Option to work abroad up to 25 days yearly.
• Over 300 euros to set up your home office and additional monthly home office allowance.
• Wide range of internal and external trainings, including English, German and Spanish classes depending on the needs.
• Ticket restaurant and Health Insurance with the flexibility to exchange it for other benefits.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Collective Life retirement Plan
• 2000 referral bonus if you bring other talented people like you to the company.
• Special banking and insurance conditions plus Exclusive Employees discounts 
• Functional diversity benefits 
• Stock options and mortgage benefits.

Where Are We Located?

Barcelona, Poblenou.

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We Are Waiting for You.

Can you see yourself in this role? Don’t wait any longer! Apply by sending your CV in English.

If not, no worries! We’ll meet again in the future. Feel free to share my contact details with anyone you think would be a great fit.

At Zurich, we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best-qualified individuals available, regardless of race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Zurich Technology Delivery Center – Your Talent, Our Strength

You are the heart & soul of Zurich! 
 

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right? 

We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step. 

Let’s continue to grow together!

• Location(s):  ES - Barcelona 
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter name: Alvaro Gallego Zazo