Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect

Requirements

• Degree in a technical/analytical field; non-technical degrees considered with strong technical experience
• 5+ years of experience in roles including coding and support of data centric applications using ETL (extract-transform-load) methods/tools (Python/PySpark/Informatica) and multiple data storage types/tools (SQL Server Databases/flat files)
• Work in and support of various infrastructure platforms (Azure, Unix On-Premises)
• 3-5 years of experience in automation of technical business processes
• Deep knowledge of data warehousing, data management, and cloud migration strategies, particularly in a hybrid environment
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure design/development, using Synapse and/or Fabric
• Must be customer focused and possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong sense of ownership and drive; Able to work independently and in team settings
• Focus on customer experience and satisfaction, while maintaining governance and process controls
• Experienced problem solver with ability to make decisions based on limited knowledge
• Excellent planning, organizational and execution skills
• Ability to work with both technical and non-technical teams and stakeholders
• Experience with converting business requirements to technical solutions
• Experience in process improvement/optimization identification, design and implementation
• Good working knowledge of SDLC and Agile Methodologies (mainly Kanban and Scrum)
• Interest in learning and using new technologies

Responsibilities

• Identification, design, development and implementation of end-to-end solutions and process improvements that span both on-premises and cloud
• Development includes oversight and coaching
• Technical oversight of actuarial processes, to ensure overall success of teams & projects aligned to business strategies
• Create, document and communicate solution designs aligned with business vision and needs
• Influence consistency of design, processes and tools to increase efficiency of use for technical, physical and human resources
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
• Assist Actuarial SMEs to create roadmaps, identify dependencies and ensure tracking of deliverables
• Serve as the Actuarial Architecture connection point to understand their specific business and analytical needs
• Initiate and maintain productive interactions with other GNW architects in various areas – Enterprise, Cloud, Data and other solutions architecture roles – to ensure compliance with broader architecture principles, target architecture and standards
• Provide hands-on architecture design and oversee development teams to ensure solutions are designed and implemented as per the approved architectural design
• Identify critical path decisions and guide/influence key stakeholders and business process owners to decisions that will maximize process efficiency and cost structure, both on-premises and in the cloud
• Leverage Genworth adopted and industry accepted tools to create architecture designs, data flow diagrams, process maps, roadmaps, etc.
• Advise teams concerning risks and controls. Influence the build, automation and testing of controls
• Assist with critical and urgent problem solving by serving as an escalation point; coaching and providing leadership during time sensitive debugging efforts, including root cause analysis and documentation
• Coach and train team members on technology specific skill building, including problem solving

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in migrating processes and data to Microsoft Azure
• Experience maintaining processes and data utilizing public and private Cloud hardware and software
• Experience with managing actuarial application tools
• Insurance industry experience
• Knowledge of Long Term Care, Life and Annuity products