Senior Enterprise Architect (Insurance Industry)

At TechBiz Global, we are providing recruitment service to our TOP clients from our portfolio. We are currently seeking an Senior Enterprise Architect (Insurance Industry) specialist to join one of our clients' teams from Berlin. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to grow in a innovative environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.
 

Responsibilities:

1. You will define the target end-to-end architecture together with prospective insurance customers and guide them from the initial technical analysis through to the signed solution agreement.
2. You will present architectural concepts and technical roadmaps convincingly to C-level stakeholders (CTOs, CIOs, CDOs) and act as a trusted advisor and sparring partner for both technical and business decision-makers.
3. You will drive technical transformation within the Customer Delivery organization by standardizing architectural practices, introducing modern cloud and SaaS patterns, and enabling delivery teams.
4. You will serve as a mentor and technical anchor for Solution Architects and Customer Delivery Managers throughout the entire project lifecycle.
5. You will document architectural decisions, requirements, and technical concepts, ensuring long-term knowledge sharing and retention within the Customer Delivery organization.
6. You will be responsible for technical communication with all stakeholders—both internal and external—keeping everyone consistently informed and aligned.

Job requirements

1. At least 8–10 years of experience as an Enterprise Architect, including several years in the insurance industry or a consulting environment focused on insurance.
2. Fluent, business-level communication skills in German (C2/native level) and English (C1 or higher), both written and spoken, are mandatory. French is considered a plus. You are comfortable participating in German- and English-speaking C-level discussions and can influence decision-makers as an equal.
3. Deep understanding of cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP), SaaS delivery models, and modern integration patterns (REST APIs, event-driven architectures, microservices).
4. Proven ability to build strong and trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels—from developers to executive board members.
5. A hands-on mindset: even when working strategically, you remain attentive to technical details.
6. Experience with APIs, BPMN, SaaS platforms, AWS technologies, requirements engineering, and the insurance domain is a strong advantage.
7. Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and ArchiMate, as well as cloud or architecture certifications, is beneficial.
8. Experience working in dynamic environments and familiarity with agile project management methodologies.
9. Consulting experience is a significant advantage.
10. Willingness to travel approximately 20–30% within Germany and Switzerland.