22 Nov
Solutions Architect-Life
Vacancy expired!
Job Description
Life Solutions Architect (Life)10 Amica Way, Lincoln RI 02865Our office in Lincoln, RI is seeking a Life Solutions Architect.This position is responsible for the research, design, development and integration of architectural solutions to effectively achieve Amica's end-state business vision and align with Amica's enterprise architecture. This position will provide guidance to the organization on the selection and implementation of third-party solutions as well as integration efforts with vendor partners and Corporate Information Systems (CIS).Responsibilities:- Facilitate the establishment and implementation of standards and guidelines that enable the design of technology solutions.
- Collaborate with the CIS Enterprise, Solution Architects, and Infrastructure teams to recommend changes in application development strategies and technologies used at Amica Life.
- Responsible for establishing current and long-range direction of application development technology aimed at keeping the organization on the forefront of change.
- Deliver technical solutions and provides guidance to programs, project teams and application development & configuration teams
- Provide overall system & application development direction and guidance to IS/IT staff.
- Utilize and maintain technical and application expertise, including the use of technologies, tools, programming languages, established processes, and concepts necessary to develop quality IT solutions across multiple domains.
- Work closely and collaborate with Amica's external vendor partners to provide direction and oversight.
- Conduct research and make recommendations on new technologies that support company goals.
- Lead in new technology integration via requirements analysis, design and implementation.
- Bachelor's degree required and a minimum of 9 years of experience in multiple and/or highly complex business application system architecture domains or, an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with design, configuration and management of business application systems.
- Experience as an enterprise architect with an understanding of strategic technology planning, implementation and high availability enterprise solutions.
- Experience with core technologies, including open standards, databases and object orientated API driven integration technologies.
- Deep development, integration and design experience using Java and Web Services (REST and SOAP)
- Experience using UML tools such as MS Visio as well as Alfabet software is preferred, but not required.
- Preferred to have worked in Life Insurance & Annuity and/or Financial services sector, but not require
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Superior analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work outside of normal business hours.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Paid vacation, holidays and sick days
- Generous leave programs, including paid parental bonding leave
- Medical, dental, vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
- Generous retirement benefits
- Opportunities for advancement in a successful and growing company
Vacancy expired!