Overview
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Digital Architect
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Zurich Insurance
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The Digital Architect in Zurich Life Ireland is a key role that will contribute to the digital transformation of Zurich Life Ireland.
This position aims to shape and direct the organization's digital landscape by leveraging advanced technical skills and strategic thinking to deliver impactful digital solutions.
The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive technical and functional skill set, capable of delivering high-quality solutions within a dynamic and fast-moving financial services environment.
Solutions will enable customers to interact with us through various digital channels across business processes and offerings.
This position requires a deep understanding of digital architecture, a strong technical background, and the ability to drive innovation and efficiency through technology.
Location: Blackrock, Co.
Dublin.
This role may be available part-time or full-time in discussion at interview.
Your Role
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
Engage with business units to understand needs and challenges and propose digital solutions that deliver value and drive efficiency.
Solution Design and Development
Design and implement scalable, robust, and secure digital solutions that enhance and streamline business processes.
Ensure alignment of digital solutions with enterprise architecture and business goals.
Utilize modern technologies and frameworks to build solutions that support API-driven design, microservices architecture, and cloud-based deployments.
Integration and Interoperability
Implement and manage integrations between new digital solutions and existing systems, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability.
Leverage enterprise integration tools, middleware, and APIs to connect disparate systems and automate workflows.
Technical Leadership
Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standards.
Mentor and support team members to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Security and Compliance
Ensure that all digital solutions meet security and compliance requirements, protecting sensitive data and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Implement security best practices and conduct regular security assessments.
Documentation and Reporting
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design documents, and user guides.
Provide regular updates and reports on the progress of digital initiatives to senior management.
Skills and Experience
Digital Architecture Expertise:
Proven experience in designing and implementing digital architectures that support digitization of business processes; strong knowledge of microservices, API-driven design, and cloud-native architectures.
Technical Proficiency:
Proficiency in enterprise integration tools, middleware, APIs, cloud platforms; experience with SDLC and agile methodologies; understanding of messaging patterns, endpoint security, and data modeling.
Integration Experience:
Experience integrating new digital solutions with existing systems using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, and tools such as Mulesoft; familiarity with data migration and ETL.
Project Management and Leadership:
Ability to lead projects from inception to completion; experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Analytical and Problem-Solving:
Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and translate business requirements into digital solutions.
Communication and Collaboration:
Excellent communication skills to work with stakeholders at all levels and articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Additional Accountabilities:
Innovation and continuous improvement; stay updated with latest trends in digital architecture and enterprise integration; ensure solutions meet customer needs and enhance their experience.
Additional Information
Primary work location is Blackrock, Co.
Dublin.
Zurich is an equal opportunity employer.
We welcome applicants regardless of race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.
About Zurich
Zurich is a leading insurance company in Ireland offering a wide range of general and life insurance products and services.
The company employs over 1,000 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford.
Zurich is part of Zurich Insurance Group, a global multi-line insurer with a presence in 210 countries and territories.
We offer competitive compensation and opportunities for training and development.
This role may be available part-time or full-time; please discuss flexibility at interview.
EEO Statement:
At Zurich we are an equal opportunity employer.
We attract and retain the best qualified individuals without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.
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