The Applications Architect is responsible for evaluating an organization's business needs and determining how IT can support those needs leveraging software, hardware, or infrastructure. This individual will have an expert level understanding of programming methodologies and will be able to evaluate code to ensure alignment with existing design patterns and approaches. Their day-to-day interactions will encompass business, system, information, security, application, and technology architecture for BRP.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review internal and external system solutions required to meet business requirements and influence adoption.
- Work with business and tech teams to build out solutions for requested enhancements.
- Review developer code to ensure alignment with existing design patterns prior to release.
- Provide occasional coaching to the development team to reinforce coding standards.
- Work with Digital Product Managers, BAs, and developers to create client solutions.
- Participate in various meetings as a key member of the IT organization.
- Support business initiatives to onboard and integrate new sources of revenue.
- Support the development of annual budgets for information technology projects.
- Serve as technical liaison with direct relationships between IT, business owners, clients, and other external partners.
- Support business priorities with a consistent application delivery strategy and governance structure.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to support implementations, security, and compliance and help minimize risk.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of Azure or AWS cloud environments strongly desired
- Willingness to roll up sleeves and help resolve issues / problems
- Ability to communicate effectively with several different types of stakeholders
- Ability to handle the fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in technology related field
- 5+ years working in Insurance or Financial Services
- 5+ years working in a solution architect role
- 7+ years of overall development experience
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
- This position description is intended to describe the level of work required of the person performing in the role and is not a contract. The essential responsibilities are outlined; other duties may be assigned as needs arise or as required to support the organization. All requirements may be subject to reasonable accommodation to applicants and colleagues who need them for medical or religious reasons.
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BRP is now The Baldwin Group! We’ve updated our name to reflect our unified group of talented teams across the country.
The Baldwin Group is a cohesive group of experts in business insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, and all areas of private and personal insurance. Since our founding in 2011, we’ve evolved from a local business into a national firm with a vast network of specializations and industry practices for the benefit of our more than two million clients across the country.
In addition, we have built excellent relationships with a wide range of insurance company partners. These relationships, coupled with our entrepreneurial and family-oriented culture, and deep expertise enable us to seamlessly deliver a breadth of innovative solutions to clients.
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