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Head of Enterprise Digital Architecture

Velocity Tech
London
6 months ago
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Velocity Tech has partnered with a leading organization in the Lloyd's market, recognized globally for its pioneering approach to insurance and its commitment to embracing innovation and digital transformation. This organization is driven by a mission to empower individuals and businesses to face the future with confidence, underpinned by cutting-edge technology, data, and AI capabilities.


With a strong focus on digital transformation, the company has achieved significant milestones, including:

  • Data Modernization:Developing a central, cloud-native data platform that unlocks maximum value from both internal and external data sources.
  • Digital Trading:Designing multi-class headless APIs to enhance global broker platform integrations and improve market efficiency.
  • Underwriting Transformation:Building modern platforms that enhance underwriting, pricing, and analytics capabilities with a focus on Python engineering and data ingestion.
  • AI-Driven Claims Innovation:Deploying proprietary machine learning algorithms to accelerate post-catastrophe property damage identification and enable virtual claims adjusting.


This role offers the opportunity to join a passionate, collaborative, and innovative Technology and Data team that values continuous learning, exploration, and best-in-class tools.


Role Overview:

The Head of Enterprise Digital Architecture will be responsible for shaping and executing the enterprise digital strategy, encompassing applications, integration, governance, and digital architecture. This is a critical leadership role that combines technical expertise, stakeholder engagement, and team mentorship to deliver impactful digital transformation initiatives.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and oversee the enterprise digital strategy, covering portals, APIs, and underwriting technologies.
  • Lead and ensure that the digital architecture serves as a corporate resource for financial reporting, portfolio management, and operational efficiencies.
  • Manage and mentor enterprise and solution architects, promoting adherence to architectural principles and governance best practices.
  • Own the application of tools, techniques, and technologies to address complex business requirements.
  • Evaluate and present architectural options, providing clear insights into the pros and cons of each approach.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for architectural and technical considerations across the organization.
  • Build strong relationships with functional domain leads and project teams, shaping problem statements and requirements collaboratively.
  • Facilitate agile model changes and provide input into resource planning.
  • Assess emerging technologies and provide guidance on their relevance and impact.


Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of leadership, technical expertise, and strategic vision. Experience in driving digital transformation within large-scale organizations, particularly those with legacy systems, will be highly valued.

Qualifications:

  • Proven leadership experience in enterprise and digital architecture roles.
  • Strong expertise in .NET, Python, and Azure technologies.
  • Deep understanding of patterns, standards, and best practices in architectural design.
  • Experience in transitioning legacy systems and working with large-scale applications.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and team mentorship skills.


Interview Process:

  1. Stage 1:1-hour interview with key stakeholders
  2. Stage 2:45-minute
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