Munich RE
Senior Solution Architect Information Technology Business Solutions We're adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients. The Company As a member of Munich Re's US operations, we offer the financial strength and stability that comes with being part of the world's preeminent insurance and reinsurance brand. Our risk experts work together to assemble the right mix of products and services to help our clients stay competitive - from traditional reinsurance coverages, to niche and specialty reinsurance and insurance products. The Opportunity Future focused and always one step ahead We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect to lead the governance, architecture guidance / oversight and management of the legacy and emerging platforms at Munich Re Specialty Insurance (MRSI). You must be self-starting, hands on, with excellent communication skills. You will provide expertise to design, describe and manage application solution designs aligned to legacy retirement and strategic business projects. You will oversee architecture and design of critical IT systems for several areas within MRSI and lead multiple design initiatives concurrently while working with project managers, technical leads, engineers, and application architects. This role will be closely aligned with the global enterprise architecture practice. As Senior Solution architect you will: Develop application and system roadmaps associated with applications transformation and modernization Develop flexible, adaptable, modular, and reusable solution designs in collaboration with business stakeholders and the IT development teams while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards Support the definition of high-level operational models, and prepare business cases in alignment with the IT security and quality guidelines. Present business cases, for operational and tactical technical initiatives, for approval, funding and prioritization Uphold appropriate solution architecture governance processes and tools while maintaining focus on design patterns and technology standards Be the accountable individual for the finalization, acceptance and approval of solutions you architected, by relevant stakeholders Act as an enabler of Agile and DevSecOps practices in collaboration with product delivery and operation support teams Explore, evaluate and promote technology innovation within the organization Review high-level designs with technical leads and developers, review code, enforce best practices, assist with debugging critical issues, and enforce performance testing to deliver efficient and performant applications Be the responsible individual to identify technology risk(s) of initiatives you are leading as an architect and develop corresponding mitigation strategies Stay current on, evaluate and recommend the use of cutting-edge technologies and methods, considering their technical pros and limitations. Leverage market and technology trends to identify the business benefits of alternative technical solutions Support the requirements gathering process to right-size initiatives and solution strategy. Collaborate with development teams and assist with the application of Agile and DevSecOps techniques within architecture and designs Create comprehensive solution architecture specification documents and other required documentation Help maintain a business unit-level repository of architecture assets (platforms, services, APIs, technical dept, etc.) and promote reuse across the organization Align with and adhere to Munich Re global governance processes and tools while maintaining a key focus on design patterns and technology standards Act as a liaison between divergent business and IT teams to bring them together, mentor, share knowledge, solve problems, design common reusable assets and maximize the use of existing capabilities and frameworks Work closely with project managers and delivery leads to identify key design activities and owners while ensuring alignment and feasibility Support the infrastructure DevSecOps team by defining all non-functional system requirements for the initiative and ensuring that they are met Ideal candidates will possess the following skills/capabilities and qualifications: Experience in the insurance (e.g. UW, Claim, Policy Issuance) or financial industry preferred. Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with thorough attention to detail. Excellent planning, documentation and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of design and implementation of solutions and systems using custom built and CoTS / MoTS applications hosted in the cloud and on-prem. Experience designing solutions including policy administration systems, ERP and customer / agent-facing portals. Substantial knowledge of the system development life cycle and the scaled agile methodology. Certifications preferred. TOGAF certification is a significant plus. Demonstrate competence to work at the highest technical level of all phases of system architecture design, using state of the art rule/framework-based architecture, object-oriented component analysis and proficiency in web-based systems architecture, service-based architecture and enterprise application architecture. Excellent communication and interpersonal and consultative skills to work effectively with vendors, clients, peers, and IT management. Must be able to clearly communicate complex technical and business concepts both to business partners and team members. Ability to guide and mentor development teams on sound design and coding principles, best practices in API based, Micro Services and Cloud technologies. Experience in integration architectures from Service Bus to API mediation and event bus models. Strong knowledge of contemporary technologies and business trends that allows architecture to solve problems in a creative and cost-effective manner. Experience developing roadmaps outlining the evolution of the enterprise application portfolio from current to desired state Bachelor's degree or above in Computer science or related tech discipline or equivalent work experience Deep Knowledge and proven hands-on experience with cloud technologies 7+ years' of IT experience with 6+ years of architecture experience Demonstrated leadership skills At Munich Re US, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services. We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Senior Solution Architect Information Technology Business Solutions We're adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients. The Company As a member of Munich Re's US operations, we offer the financial strength and stability that comes with being part of the world's preeminent insurance and reinsurance brand. Our risk experts work together to assemble the right mix of products and services to help our clients stay competitive - from traditional reinsurance coverages, to niche and specialty reinsurance and insurance products. The Opportunity Future focused and always one step ahead We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect to lead the governance, architecture guidance / oversight and management of the legacy and emerging platforms at Munich Re Specialty Insurance (MRSI). You must be self-starting, hands on, with excellent communication skills. You will provide expertise to design, describe and manage application solution designs aligned to legacy retirement and strategic business projects. You will oversee architecture and design of critical IT systems for several areas within MRSI and lead multiple design initiatives concurrently while working with project managers, technical leads, engineers, and application architects. This role will be closely aligned with the global enterprise architecture practice. As Senior Solution architect you will: Develop application and system roadmaps associated with applications transformation and modernization Develop flexible, adaptable, modular, and reusable solution designs in collaboration with business stakeholders and the IT development teams while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards Support the definition of high-level operational models, and prepare business cases in alignment with the IT security and quality guidelines. Present business cases, for operational and tactical technical initiatives, for approval, funding and prioritization Uphold appropriate solution architecture governance processes and tools while maintaining focus on design patterns and technology standards Be the accountable individual for the finalization, acceptance and approval of solutions you architected, by relevant stakeholders Act as an enabler of Agile and DevSecOps practices in collaboration with product delivery and operation support teams Explore, evaluate and promote technology innovation within the organization Review high-level designs with technical leads and developers, review code, enforce best practices, assist with debugging critical issues, and enforce performance testing to deliver efficient and performant applications Be the responsible individual to identify technology risk(s) of initiatives you are leading as an architect and develop corresponding mitigation strategies Stay current on, evaluate and recommend the use of cutting-edge technologies and methods, considering their technical pros and limitations. Leverage market and technology trends to identify the business benefits of alternative technical solutions Support the requirements gathering process to right-size initiatives and solution strategy. Collaborate with development teams and assist with the application of Agile and DevSecOps techniques within architecture and designs Create comprehensive solution architecture specification documents and other required documentation Help maintain a business unit-level repository of architecture assets (platforms, services, APIs, technical dept, etc.) and promote reuse across the organization Align with and adhere to Munich Re global governance processes and tools while maintaining a key focus on design patterns and technology standards Act as a liaison between divergent business and IT teams to bring them together, mentor, share knowledge, solve problems, design common reusable assets and maximize the use of existing capabilities and frameworks Work closely with project managers and delivery leads to identify key design activities and owners while ensuring alignment and feasibility Support the infrastructure DevSecOps team by defining all non-functional system requirements for the initiative and ensuring that they are met Ideal candidates will possess the following skills/capabilities and qualifications: Experience in the insurance (e.g. UW, Claim, Policy Issuance) or financial industry preferred. Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with thorough attention to detail. Excellent planning, documentation and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of design and implementation of solutions and systems using custom built and CoTS / MoTS applications hosted in the cloud and on-prem. Experience designing solutions including policy administration systems, ERP and customer / agent-facing portals. Substantial knowledge of the system development life cycle and the scaled agile methodology. Certifications preferred. TOGAF certification is a significant plus. Demonstrate competence to work at the highest technical level of all phases of system architecture design, using state of the art rule/framework-based architecture, object-oriented component analysis and proficiency in web-based systems architecture, service-based architecture and enterprise application architecture. Excellent communication and interpersonal and consultative skills to work effectively with vendors, clients, peers, and IT management. Must be able to clearly communicate complex technical and business concepts both to business partners and team members. Ability to guide and mentor development teams on sound design and coding principles, best practices in API based, Micro Services and Cloud technologies. Experience in integration architectures from Service Bus to API mediation and event bus models. Strong knowledge of contemporary technologies and business trends that allows architecture to solve problems in a creative and cost-effective manner. Experience developing roadmaps outlining the evolution of the enterprise application portfolio from current to desired state Bachelor's degree or above in Computer science or related tech discipline or equivalent work experience Deep Knowledge and proven hands-on experience with cloud technologies 7+ years' of IT experience with 6+ years of architecture experience Demonstrated leadership skills At Munich Re US, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services. We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
American Express
Burgess Hill, Sussex
You won't just keep up, you'll break new ground. Would you like to be part of a vibrant team working on a global platform helping card members enjoy their card benefits and ensuring their Amex card is the first card in their wallet? Then Global Benefit Management (GBM) is for you! GBM determines the eligibility of benefits for our card members, such as elite hotels, car hire, UBER, and access to airport lounges and a multitude of other unique and exclusive benefits. GBM has a number of APIs consumed by both internal and external teams and 3rd Parties. It is a modern platform with plenty of new development to meet the demands of new benefit launches with exciting benefit partners, keeping the work fresh and rewarding. GBM makes a difference to how card members are serviced by our CCPs and front-end portals. The team is continually encouraged to innovate, and we see many ideas being taken up by our product owners. Most of our work is in the top 50 enterprise initiatives. If you're looking for your next career move and seeking an opportunity to work with an enticing array of technology, then we have a great opportunity for you. We are looking for a high performing and enthusiastic Java Engineer to join the team. This role will partner closely with our product owners and agile champions within a collaborative scrum team, in an environment that values interesting challenges, using best practice testing and automation, and prioritises your professional development. Key Responsibilities: Work within an agile team developing solutions to drive engagement and loyalty within our existing cardmember base and attract new customers to the Amex brand Contribute to software builds through consistent development practices (tools, common components, and documentation) and enhancing practices where need be Participate in code reviews and automated testing Debug software components and identify code defects for remediation Enable the deployment, support, and monitoring of software across test, integration, and production environments Automate deployments in test or production environments Automatically scale applications based on the demand projections Partner with other development teams, testing and quality, and production support, to meet implementation dates and allow smooth transition throughout the development lifecycle Influence team members with creative changes and improvements Provide support to other Engineers Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations. Minimum Qualifications: University Degree in computer science, computer science engineering, or related experience required Hands-on java software engineer experience and the ability to build high quality software using a modern development stack Application design, software development, and testing experience, preferably in an Agile environment Experience working with Git Open-source frameworks experience is a plus - especially maintaining or contributing to open-source projects Experience with continuous integration tools (Jenkins, Gitlab CI) Experience with automated build and test frameworks A proven hunger to learn new technologies and translate them into working software Container and container orchestration technologies experience, such as Docker and Kubernetes, a plus Experience with Atlassian software development and collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.), a plus Strong ability to develop unique, outside the box ideas Strong analytical, problem-solving/quantitative skills Willing to take risks, experiment, and share fresh perspectives Aptitude for learning and applying programming concepts Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external business partners Contributions to open source projects/inner source is a plus Why American Express? There's a difference between having a job and making a difference. Amex have been making a difference in people's lives for over 160 years, backing them in moments big and small, granting access, tools, and resources to take on their biggest challenges and reap the greatest rewards. We've also made a difference in the lives of our people, providing a culture of learning and collaboration, and helping them with what they need to succeed and thrive. We have their backs as they grow their skills, conquer new challenges, or even take time to spend with their family or community. And when they're ready to take on a new career path, we're right there with them, giving them the guidance and momentum into the best future they envision. When you join , you become part of a diverse community of over 60,000 colleagues, all with a common goal to deliver an exceptional customer experience every day. We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually. Because we believe that the best way to back our customers is to back our people. The powerful backing of American Express. Don't make a difference without it. Don't live life without it. To complete your application please click on the links below. However, if you require any assistance with the completion of this process - or need any reasonable adjustments to be made - then please contact the Recruitment Team on
You won't just keep up, you'll break new ground. Would you like to be part of a vibrant team working on a global platform helping card members enjoy their card benefits and ensuring their Amex card is the first card in their wallet? Then Global Benefit Management (GBM) is for you! GBM determines the eligibility of benefits for our card members, such as elite hotels, car hire, UBER, and access to airport lounges and a multitude of other unique and exclusive benefits. GBM has a number of APIs consumed by both internal and external teams and 3rd Parties. It is a modern platform with plenty of new development to meet the demands of new benefit launches with exciting benefit partners, keeping the work fresh and rewarding. GBM makes a difference to how card members are serviced by our CCPs and front-end portals. The team is continually encouraged to innovate, and we see many ideas being taken up by our product owners. Most of our work is in the top 50 enterprise initiatives. If you're looking for your next career move and seeking an opportunity to work with an enticing array of technology, then we have a great opportunity for you. We are looking for a high performing and enthusiastic Java Engineer to join the team. This role will partner closely with our product owners and agile champions within a collaborative scrum team, in an environment that values interesting challenges, using best practice testing and automation, and prioritises your professional development. Key Responsibilities: Work within an agile team developing solutions to drive engagement and loyalty within our existing cardmember base and attract new customers to the Amex brand Contribute to software builds through consistent development practices (tools, common components, and documentation) and enhancing practices where need be Participate in code reviews and automated testing Debug software components and identify code defects for remediation Enable the deployment, support, and monitoring of software across test, integration, and production environments Automate deployments in test or production environments Automatically scale applications based on the demand projections Partner with other development teams, testing and quality, and production support, to meet implementation dates and allow smooth transition throughout the development lifecycle Influence team members with creative changes and improvements Provide support to other Engineers Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations. Minimum Qualifications: University Degree in computer science, computer science engineering, or related experience required Hands-on java software engineer experience and the ability to build high quality software using a modern development stack Application design, software development, and testing experience, preferably in an Agile environment Experience working with Git Open-source frameworks experience is a plus - especially maintaining or contributing to open-source projects Experience with continuous integration tools (Jenkins, Gitlab CI) Experience with automated build and test frameworks A proven hunger to learn new technologies and translate them into working software Container and container orchestration technologies experience, such as Docker and Kubernetes, a plus Experience with Atlassian software development and collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.), a plus Strong ability to develop unique, outside the box ideas Strong analytical, problem-solving/quantitative skills Willing to take risks, experiment, and share fresh perspectives Aptitude for learning and applying programming concepts Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external business partners Contributions to open source projects/inner source is a plus Why American Express? There's a difference between having a job and making a difference. Amex have been making a difference in people's lives for over 160 years, backing them in moments big and small, granting access, tools, and resources to take on their biggest challenges and reap the greatest rewards. We've also made a difference in the lives of our people, providing a culture of learning and collaboration, and helping them with what they need to succeed and thrive. We have their backs as they grow their skills, conquer new challenges, or even take time to spend with their family or community. And when they're ready to take on a new career path, we're right there with them, giving them the guidance and momentum into the best future they envision. When you join , you become part of a diverse community of over 60,000 colleagues, all with a common goal to deliver an exceptional customer experience every day. We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually. Because we believe that the best way to back our customers is to back our people. The powerful backing of American Express. Don't make a difference without it. Don't live life without it. To complete your application please click on the links below. However, if you require any assistance with the completion of this process - or need any reasonable adjustments to be made - then please contact the Recruitment Team on