Lead Solutions Architect, Mainframe Modernization (DT)

$114,800 - $195,200/Yr

Chubb - Whitehouse Station, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Whitehouse Station, NJ

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

As the Lead Solutions Architect for Mainframe Modernization at Chubb, you will be instrumental in driving the transition from legacy systems to modern technology stacks. This role involves assessing current mainframe environments, particularly those built on IBM technologies and Smalltalk, and identifying opportunities for enhancement and modernization. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient solutions that align with business objectives, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Set the technical direction on specific projects by delivering implementable architecture designs that account for technology modernization.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to understand and document solution requirements and align business and technology roadmaps.
• Provide architecture governance for solutions across the designated portfolio.
• Guide and mentor development teams on sound design and coding principles and best practices in areas such as UI/UX, integration, APIs and Micro Services, application and data security, DevSecOps, and Cloud environments.
• Develop and document secure, scalable, and resilient solution architecture designs aligned to Chubb's global standards and strategies.
• Define application architecture and cloud migration/modernization roadmaps for the designated portfolio.
• Identify, evaluate, and integrate new data and technologies to meet business needs.
• Influence the roadmap and architecture of Chubb's global platforms to enable new capabilities and align with business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent industry experience considered.
• At least 10+ years of experience as an architect delivering end-to-end technology solutions, ideally in the property and casualty insurance domain.
• At least 5+ years of experience in understanding and analyzing large systems built on legacy technology (mainframe, COBOL, DB2, IMS, MQ, CICS).
• At least 5+ years of experience developing solution architecture designs for cloud-native and hybrid applications (Azure preferred).
• At least 3 years of experience working in agile organizations collaborating with Product Owners, Engineering Leads and other key stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Cloud certifications are a plus.
• Experience with hands-on coding in a modern programming language (e.g., C#, Java, Python).
• Experience with Insurance industry specific software such as Duck Creek, Insurity, etc.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement savings plan with matching contributions.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements and remote work options.