Solution Modernization Technical Architect

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The Solution Modernization Technical Architect will join CNA as an individual contributor owning the overall technical architecture, implementation patterns and design best practices for CNA's application modernization and cloud migration journey, including and focusing on Google Cloud Platform. As a Solution Modernization Technical Architect, you will play a pivotal role in driving the modernization of legacy applications across a variety of tech stacks, with the ultimate goal of migrating to the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). If you have a passion for architecting for technical agility, possess deep expertise in Java, GKE, Postgres Cloud SQL, and microservices architecture, and thrive in a collaborative, agile environment, then this role is for you.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

• Accountable for developing architectures supporting the modernization of legacy applications, across a variety of legacy tech stacks, driving the right modernization recommendation based on the strategic future of that application
• Architect and design scalable, resilient, and cloud-native solutions that align with industry best practices and GCP guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, system architects, and offshore architects and development teams to ensure successful modernization and migration of our environment. Provide technical leadership, partnership and mentorship to system architects and development teams, promoting best practices, code quality, and adherence to architectural standards.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects and Portfolio Leads to understand the existing applications and strategy to develop technical solutions that meet scalability, security, and performance, and technical agility goals.
• Identify and assess technical risks and provide mitigation strategies to ensure successful modernization projects.
• Drive architectural runway activities inclusive of POC's or prototypes on unknown solution patterns or new automations/innovations to drive migration/modernization efficiencies.
• Leads and facilitates architecture governance and review processes, including creation and technology standards, patterns, and strategies.
• Researches and evaluates new and/or alternative solutions and technologies to enhance operational effectiveness, reduce costs and/or system risks and increase speed to market.
• Collaborate with the agile portfolio leadership to plan and execute modernization initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
• Foster a culture of innovation, test and learn, and continuous learning within the technical team. With an ability to lead and mentor a team of developers working on the GCP, with ability and willingness to provide hands-on assistance to POCs and troubleshooting during implementation and delivery cycles.

May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship
Typically AVP or above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Strategic and innovative leader within a technology organization, passionate about advancing an overall architectural strategy and vision.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform, Java, and GKE implementations and architecture is required.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of cloud native architectures and services.
• Experience in both legacy and modern technology stacks and the ability to fluently communicate and design solutions that bridge on prem and cloud environments.
• Understanding of agile methodologies and application of enterprise architecture principles to the development lifecycle.
• Ability to design target state solution architectures leveraging modern decoupled, event based, API enabled architecture frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary technology and business trends that allows architecture to solve problems in a creative and cost-effective manner.
• Solid understanding of insurance functions and processes, both within the organization and across the industry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal and consultative skills to work effectively and build partnerships and relationships across the organization.
• Complex problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively and succinctly articulate an approach and solution for solving to both business and technology partners.
• Understanding of end-to-end architecture processes and procedures, with familiarities with EA frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) and SAFE Agile preferred

Education & Experience

• Degree in Business Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent experience. Typically a minimum of nine years of solid, diverse work experience in technology including experience with business analysis and solution implementation.
• Experience leading complex project teams and engaging with senior level business partners
• Experience in commercial insurance industry and applicable certifications preferred

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