*IT Advisory Solution Architect

Zurich (Schaumburg, IL) seeks an IT Advisory Solution Architect to design, advise, and oversee modern, cloud-native enterprise solutions while coordinating with third-party vendors and service providers to ensure successful deliver. Specific duties include: architect end-to-end cloud-native and hybrid enterprise solutions on Azure Cloud PaaS; provide technical leadership in building microservice-based systems with .NET and Azure services; guide project teams across front-end, back-end, and database layers; define and implement DevOps strategies using Azure DevOps, TeamCity, and Octopus Deploy; collaborate with development teams to guide architecture decisions, software best practices, and delivery pipelines; coordinate with external vendors and service delivery partners; serve as a technical advisor in assessments, and solution delivery; oversee solution delivery to ensure alignment with architectural vision, cost, and time estimates. Requires occasional travel within the U.S. Option to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S.

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a closely related field of study, plus 7 years of experience in the job offered, or as a Senior Consultant, Software Engineer, Software Programmer, or similar position in IT architecture, development, and solution design. Must have 7 years of experience working with each of the following: enterprise-grade solutions; designing and implementing Microservice Architecture solutions; and .NET application development. Must also have 6 years of experience working with each of the following: Azure Cloud PaaS; and Angular (TypeScript). Additionally, must have 5 years of experience working with each of the following: vendor/service management in a technical delivery context; designing messaging patterns and integration with message queues; and Azure DevOps tools for pipelines and automation. Specific experience must also include 3 years working with each of the following: PowerShell scripting for cloud and infrastructure automation; Azure Functions; VNet; Azure Storage Account configuration; Azure Disk; Azure Sql server; Azure Resource Manager (ARM); Azure monitoring and alerting frameworks; GitHub and branch management strategies; presenting to senior leadership and business partners; and managing technical delivery in multi-vendor environments. Must be willing to occasionally travel within the U.S. Option to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S.

Full time position. Apply by submitting your resumes at Zurichna.com/en/careers, Job ID: 133044.

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply, as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The salary indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed salary range for this position is $159,955.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s): AM - Schaumburg
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  
 
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