Instanda Business/Solution Architect

This is a remote position.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Design

• Lead end-to-end architecture and solution design for INSTAANDA-based insurance platforms.
  

• Define scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions aligned with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards.
  

• Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions and architectural blueprints.
  

• Drive architecture reviews, design governance, and best practices across projects.
  

• Evaluate and recommend technology solutions to support evolving business needs.
  

Insurance Domain Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in the P&C Insurance domain.
  

• Work closely with business stakeholders to define target-state architectures and transformation roadmaps.
  

• Provide guidance on: Policy Administration, Product Configuration, Underwriting, Claims Management, Billing & Collections, Distribution & Agency Management, Regulatory Compliance.
  

• Drive business process optimization and digital modernization initiatives.
  

INSTAANDA Platform Expertise

• Lead solutioning and implementation activities for INSTAANDA Policy Administration solutions.
  

• Design product configuration strategies and reusable solution frameworks.
  

• Define architecture for policy lifecycle management, rating, underwriting, and customer servicing capabilities.
  

• Ensure optimal utilization of platform capabilities while minimizing customization.
  

.NET Architecture Leadership

• Provide architectural oversight for applications built on the Microsoft technology stack.
  

• Design enterprise-grade solutions using: C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core/.NET Framework, Web APIs, Microservices Architecture, Azure Services (preferred).
  

• Establish development standards, coding practices, and performance optimization guidelines.
  

Integration Architecture

• Define and implement enterprise integration strategies across internal and external systems.
  

• Design integrations using: REST APIs, SOAP Services, Event-Driven Architectures, Message Queues, Middleware Platforms.
  

• Architect integrations with: Core Insurance Platforms, CRM Systems, Billing Systems, Document Management Solutions, Third-Party Data Providers, Regulatory and Compliance Platforms.
  

• Ensure secure, scalable, and resilient integration frameworks.
  

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Collaborate with business leaders, product owners, and IT stakeholders across US and European markets.
  

• Conduct architecture workshops and solution design sessions.
  

• Present solution approaches to executive leadership and clients.
  

• Support pre-sales, estimation, and proposal development activities.
  

Team Leadership & Governance

• Lead and mentor architects, developers, and offshore delivery teams.
  

• Establish architecture governance and quality assurance processes.
  

• Drive technical excellence through reviews, coaching, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
  

• Manage technology risks and ensure compliance with enterprise standards.
  

Required Skills & Experience

Core Technical Skills

• 15+ years of IT experience with significant experience in Insurance technology solutions.
  

• Strong experience in INSTAANDA Policy Administration Platform implementation and architecture.
  

• Deep expertise in enterprise application architecture and solution design.
  

• Strong background in Microsoft technologies including: C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core, Web APIs, Microservices, Azure (preferred).
  

• Expertise in API-led and event-driven integration architectures.
  

• Experience with cloud-native and hybrid architectures.
  

Insurance Domain Expertise

• Strong knowledge of Property & Casualty Insurance operations.
  

• Experience across: Commercial Lines, Personal Lines, Policy Administration, Underwriting, Claims, Billing, Distribution Channels.
  

• Understanding of insurance regulatory and compliance requirements in North America and Europe.
  

Integration Experience

• Extensive experience designing enterprise integrations.
  

• Hands-on knowledge of: REST APIs, SOAP Services, Message Queues, Middleware Solutions, Data Migration Frameworks, Batch Processing Architectures.
  

Client & Leadership Experience

• Proven experience working with clients across the US and Europe.
  

• Strong consulting, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills.
  

• Demonstrated experience leading global delivery teams and large transformation programs.
  

• Ability to influence senior leadership and business stakeholders.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in insurance modernization or core system transformation programs.
  

• Exposure to cloud technologies (Azure preferred).
  

• Agile and SAFe experience.
  

• Strong understanding of security, compliance, and enterprise governance frameworks.
  

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.
  

Key Competencies

• INSTAANDA Solution Architecture
  

• P&C Insurance Domain Expertise
  

• Enterprise Solutioning
  

• .NET Architecture
  

• API & Integration Architecture
  

• Digital Transformation
  

• Client Consulting
  

• Stakeholder Management
  

• Offshore Team Leadership
  

• Architecture Governance
  

• Insurance Product Implementation
  

• Global Delivery Management