*Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect

Zurich (Schaumburg, IL) seeks a Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect to collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to deliver business value and improved outcomes by leading business, integration and technology architecture, ensure alignment with IT strategy and business objectives and maintain a global view to ensure IT projects deliver both functional and enterprise value and are woven seamlessly into the overall business and technology landscape. Specific duties include: facilitate business and IT alignment and drive the business towards its targeted outcomes by interpreting business challenges, and leading business and IT capability analyses to understand current state, detect critical gaps and opportunities, and recommend architectural solutions; collaborate across organizational boundaries to drive trade-off discussions, facilitate informed decision making and risk anticipation, and drive mitigation via well-researched and robust IT solutions; maintain alignment, integration, and coordination of architecture activities across different programs, projects and products as they evolve over time; lead PoC/PoT of new technology solutions to evaluate solutions that are fit-for-purpose and aligned to IT strategy; work closely with IT partners and business to define end-to-end Solution Architecture using system engineering concepts and data integration patterns across diverse cloud platforms and Vendor solutions; drive business and IT adoption of technology solutions; develop and apply minimal viable architectures, which can include a set of standards, reference architecture patterns, principles, and guardrails; evaluate and recommend COTS software solutions to support business process including integration with proprietary/legacy systems; and collaborate with infrastructure teams, Group EA team and Security team to ensure consistency with the enterprise architecture, as well as to identify when it is vital to modify the enterprise architecture. Option to work remotely 40% of the time.

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a closely related field of study, plus 8 years of experience in the job offered or as a Software Architect, Technical Architect, IT Business Architect, Technical Specialist, or similar position leading business, integration and technology architecture towards designing and implementing enterprise-level technology solutions. Must have 5 years of experience working with each of the following: defining Business Capabilities and process and data flows highlighting technology gaps and opportunities for improvement; Solution Architecture engaging with business stakeholders, understanding/eliciting business requirements, and architecting the solution landscape ensuring alignment with core architecture principles and best practices in collaboration with Security, Compliance and legal guidelines; enterprise integration patterns, API management, microservices based solutions, system interoperability, and data architecture; and cloud platform (AWS or Azure) and leveraging cloud native services. Option to work remotely 40% of the time.

Full time position. Apply by submitting your resumes at Zurichna.com/en/careers, Job ID: 128464

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 $170,000.

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission. 

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