Opportunities at MEMIC
Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sr. Solutions Architect to define and implement solution alternatives that align with business strategies and objectives. This role entails creating and maintaining strategic enterprise business and application roadmaps across multiple Product Teams and projects. The ideal candidate will understand business goals, outcomes, capabilities, value streams, and processes, and will develop comprehensive deliverables to manage our portfolio of "to be" and "as is" solutions, including applications, processes, information, and shared services. This position may require occasional travel to Portland, Maine. Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Alignment: Define and refine solution architectures that align with the organization's business strategies and objectives. Roadmap Development: Develop and maintain comprehensive enterprise business and application roadmaps for multiple Product Teams and projects. Business Translation: Translate business drivers, goals, and capabilities into system designs and change requirements. Lead Evaluation and Design: Evaluate, design, and analyze the implementation of solution architectures across business applications and technologies. Architectural Development: Develop architectural designs guiding solution development across products, services, and systems, including applications, technologies, processes, and information. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with business stakeholders to ensure architectural solutions align with business needs and drive targeted outcomes. Effectiveness Monitoring: Monitor the effectiveness of the solutions architecture and recommend adjustments to meet business objectives. Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, operations, business, and other architects, to ensure seamless execution and delivery of solutions. Environment Analysis: Analyze the business-IT environment to identify deficiencies, legacy systems, and technical debt, recommending improvements. Reference Architectures: Create reference architectures detailing design principles, decision points, APIs, major systems, and dependencies between business and IT. Deliverable Production: Produce key deliverables such as standard definitions, reference models, and architecture designs to support targeted business outcomes. Risk Management: Identify architectural risks and propose mitigation strategies for projects and initiatives. Portfolio Management: Manage the portfolio of "as is" and "to be" solutions, ensuring they are documented and communicated effectively. Technology Selection: Provide architectural expertise during identification, evaluation, and selection of hardware and software technology solutions. Consultation: Act as a consultant on technologies, platforms, and vendor offerings to drive targeted business outcomes. Trend Monitoring: Monitor and analyze emerging technology trends and their potential impact on business and operations. Knowledge Sharing: Promote knowledge sharing through workshops, training sessions, and review meetings. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of architectural decisions, designs, and analyses. Status Reporting: Prepare and present regular status reports on architectural initiatives and progress to senior management. Requirements
A minimum of 5 years of experience in Solution Architecture with a focus on application-centric solutions. A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with .NET full stack development. A minimum of 5 years of experience designing and implementing application solutions using AWS is required. Additional Requirements
Experience in the insurance industry is desired, with workers' compensation experience a plus. Deep understanding of AWS or Azure cloud services, including architecture design, deployment, and management. Related certification is a major plus. Proficiency in modern software development practices, including microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), API management, networking, storage, and security. Proficient in database design and management using SQL and other relational and non-relational database technologies. Solid understanding of DevOps principles and practices, including CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code using tools like Azure DevOps or similar. Proven ability to design and implement robust, scalable, and secure solution architectures that align with business goals and objectives. Expertise in creating detailed technical designs, including system diagrams, data flow diagrams, and architectural blueprints. Ability to present architectural designs and strategies to executive leadership, securing their buy-in. Strong attention to detail, organizational and communication skills, with ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision; life/AD&D; disability; HSA; FSA; critical illness; EAP; legal/identity theft insurance; long-term care; pet insurance. 401(k) with company match up to 5%, plus profit sharing and discretionary contributions (subject to vesting). Paid time off: 5 weeks PTO and 11 paid holidays. Other Considerations
MEMIC is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. What is next?
Interested in building your career at MEMIC? Please apply to this job with your details and resume.
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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sr. Solutions Architect to define and implement solution alternatives that align with business strategies and objectives. This role entails creating and maintaining strategic enterprise business and application roadmaps across multiple Product Teams and projects. The ideal candidate will understand business goals, outcomes, capabilities, value streams, and processes, and will develop comprehensive deliverables to manage our portfolio of "to be" and "as is" solutions, including applications, processes, information, and shared services. This position may require occasional travel to Portland, Maine. Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Alignment: Define and refine solution architectures that align with the organization's business strategies and objectives. Roadmap Development: Develop and maintain comprehensive enterprise business and application roadmaps for multiple Product Teams and projects. Business Translation: Translate business drivers, goals, and capabilities into system designs and change requirements. Lead Evaluation and Design: Evaluate, design, and analyze the implementation of solution architectures across business applications and technologies. Architectural Development: Develop architectural designs guiding solution development across products, services, and systems, including applications, technologies, processes, and information. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with business stakeholders to ensure architectural solutions align with business needs and drive targeted outcomes. Effectiveness Monitoring: Monitor the effectiveness of the solutions architecture and recommend adjustments to meet business objectives. Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, operations, business, and other architects, to ensure seamless execution and delivery of solutions. Environment Analysis: Analyze the business-IT environment to identify deficiencies, legacy systems, and technical debt, recommending improvements. Reference Architectures: Create reference architectures detailing design principles, decision points, APIs, major systems, and dependencies between business and IT. Deliverable Production: Produce key deliverables such as standard definitions, reference models, and architecture designs to support targeted business outcomes. Risk Management: Identify architectural risks and propose mitigation strategies for projects and initiatives. Portfolio Management: Manage the portfolio of "as is" and "to be" solutions, ensuring they are documented and communicated effectively. Technology Selection: Provide architectural expertise during identification, evaluation, and selection of hardware and software technology solutions. Consultation: Act as a consultant on technologies, platforms, and vendor offerings to drive targeted business outcomes. Trend Monitoring: Monitor and analyze emerging technology trends and their potential impact on business and operations. Knowledge Sharing: Promote knowledge sharing through workshops, training sessions, and review meetings. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of architectural decisions, designs, and analyses. Status Reporting: Prepare and present regular status reports on architectural initiatives and progress to senior management. Requirements
A minimum of 5 years of experience in Solution Architecture with a focus on application-centric solutions. A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with .NET full stack development. A minimum of 5 years of experience designing and implementing application solutions using AWS is required. Additional Requirements
Experience in the insurance industry is desired, with workers' compensation experience a plus. Deep understanding of AWS or Azure cloud services, including architecture design, deployment, and management. Related certification is a major plus. Proficiency in modern software development practices, including microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), API management, networking, storage, and security. Proficient in database design and management using SQL and other relational and non-relational database technologies. Solid understanding of DevOps principles and practices, including CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code using tools like Azure DevOps or similar. Proven ability to design and implement robust, scalable, and secure solution architectures that align with business goals and objectives. Expertise in creating detailed technical designs, including system diagrams, data flow diagrams, and architectural blueprints. Ability to present architectural designs and strategies to executive leadership, securing their buy-in. Strong attention to detail, organizational and communication skills, with ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision; life/AD&D; disability; HSA; FSA; critical illness; EAP; legal/identity theft insurance; long-term care; pet insurance. 401(k) with company match up to 5%, plus profit sharing and discretionary contributions (subject to vesting). Paid time off: 5 weeks PTO and 11 paid holidays. Other Considerations
MEMIC is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. What is next?
Interested in building your career at MEMIC? Please apply to this job with your details and resume.
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