Solution Architect

Responsible for designing technology solutions that support business functions, processes, and applications. Apply knowledge of the business and functions in development and evaluation of alternatives for IT solutions. Support the selection of methodologies, frameworks, tools, and components of total IT solutions and lead multifunctional teams in successful application of those methodologies and tools.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Translate, develop, and/or define solution architectural design to satisfy defined requirements and constraints and validate their alignment with corporate standards.
• Support the oversight process to ensure the architectural "health" and maintenance of solution/application development discipline as well as its transformation based on the needs of business, corporate technology, and budget objectives.
• Identify alternative approaches that meet requirements while reducing cost and improving functionality.
• Support key design decisions regarding specific technology/vendor/platform issues.
• Support technology standards for the organization through cross-enterprise collaboration.
• Ensure the implementation of architectural strategies pertaining to application/solution architecture.
• Resolve technology-related architecture during implementation.
• Support the architecture process.
• Staff development - coach and mentor less-experienced staff.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Design applications to automate business processes and meet business needs.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and availability of applications.
• Address middleware integration.
• Responsible for the overall solution, including functional requirements and governance.
• Responsible for integration of application components.
• Assist in solution design, including software selection.
• Assist in operations documentation for the solution.
• Determine nonfunctional requirements.
  
  

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by this employee. Employees may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description. The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Job Specifications

• Prior Experience:
• Five-plus years' progressive work experience around application and/or solution development.
• Three-plus years of demonstrated architecture and design experience.

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of work or an equivalent of education and work-related experience required.

• Necessary Knowledge and Abilities:
• Knowledge of Rational Software Architect or equivalent tool.
• Knowledge of property and casualty insurance systems.
• Understanding of technology solution alternatives and vendor strategies.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of architecture methods (e.g., IAA, SOA) and solution standards.
• Ability to lead/mentor less-experienced staff.
• Strong ability to adapt.
• Strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Strong application design and modeling skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Strong systemic-thinking skills.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Strong architectural modeling and development skills.
• Strong collaboration and partnering skills.
• Strong solution visioning and implementation skills.
• Superior solution development, assessment, and validation skills.
• Superior knowledge sharing skills.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Church Mutual IT systems, methodologies and processes, and Church Mutual policies, products, processes, and associated business practices and principles.

• Necessary On‑the‑Job Training and Orientation:
• Six months; by the end of this time period, the employee must be able to function with minimum supervision; however, up to one year may be required before all aspects of the job are encountered.
  

Church Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Exact compensation will vary based on consideration of a variety of factors including education, skills, experience, and location.