Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd
Associate Enterprise Architect
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, Iselin, New Jersey, us, 08830
Description
Job Title: Associate Enterprise Architect
Location: New Jersey
Take the next step in your career with us .
Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.
We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.
Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a motivated Associate Enterprise Architect to join our Enterprise Architecture team in New Jersey. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to strategic technology initiatives while developing expertise in enterprise-scale solution design and cloud architecture. The successful candidate will work closely with senior architects to design, implement, and maintain scalable technology solutions that align with business objectives. This role bridges technical implementation and architectural strategy, making it ideal for someone aspiring to grow into an Enterprise Architect position.
Key Responsibilities:
Architecture & Design o Assist in developing enterprise architecture standards, patterns, and best practices
o Contribute to technology roadmaps and architectural decision-making processes
o Participate in solution architecture reviews and provide technical recommendations
o Support the design of scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions on AWS
AWS Cloud Services o Design and implement cloud infrastructure patterns using AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, and IAM etc.
o Identify and implement cloud costs optimization approaches and performance enhancements through architectural improvements
o Ensure compliance with security and governance standards in cloud deployments.
Collaboration & Documentation o Work with cross-functional teams including development, operations, and business stakeholders
o Create and maintain architectural documentation, diagrams, and technical specifications
o Participate in architecture review boards and technical design sessions
o Support vendor evaluations and technology assessments
Continuous Learning & Innovation o Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices
o Contribute to the development of reusable architectural components and patterns
o Support proof-of-concept initiatives and technical research projects
Qualifications
Compensation
The below annualized base pay range is a broad range based on analysis of similar positions in the market. The actual base pay for the position may be above or below he listed range and determined by a number of considerations, including but now limited to complexity, location, and scope of the role, along with experience, skills, education, training, and other conditions of employment. Base salary represents one compensation of Allied World comprehensive total reward package, which may also include annual incentive compensation rewards.
$90,000 - $100,000
Skills and Requirements:
Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field Working experience in microservices architecture, APIs, and distributed systems Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Technical Competencies
Proficiency in AWS core services and architectural patterns Experience with database design and data architecture concepts Understanding of network architecture, security principles, and compliance requirements Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines Prior development experience in Node.js, React, Python and Database fundamentals Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies Preferred Qualifications
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Associate, Developer Associate, or SysOps Administrator) Experience with enterprise integration patterns and API management Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF or other) and methodologies Knowledge of agile development methodologies Experience in Generative AI, Traditional AI, and Machine Learning to develop proof-of-concepts
Special Considerations: This position is perfect for a technologist who enjoys solving complex problems and wants to expand their impact beyond implementation to shaping architectural strategy. The ideal candidate should be proactive, possess excellent self-learning skills with minimal supervision and should be 5-8 years in the industry.
About Fairfax
Fairfax is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and investment management.
About Allied World
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and benefit from a strong capital base and a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.
Our generous benefits package includes: Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a company match 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance. Allied World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without consideration of any disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more, visit awac.com , or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/alliedworld and LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/allied-world .
Job Title: Associate Enterprise Architect
Location: New Jersey
Take the next step in your career with us .
Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.
We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.
Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a motivated Associate Enterprise Architect to join our Enterprise Architecture team in New Jersey. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to strategic technology initiatives while developing expertise in enterprise-scale solution design and cloud architecture. The successful candidate will work closely with senior architects to design, implement, and maintain scalable technology solutions that align with business objectives. This role bridges technical implementation and architectural strategy, making it ideal for someone aspiring to grow into an Enterprise Architect position.
Key Responsibilities:
Architecture & Design o Assist in developing enterprise architecture standards, patterns, and best practices
o Contribute to technology roadmaps and architectural decision-making processes
o Participate in solution architecture reviews and provide technical recommendations
o Support the design of scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions on AWS
AWS Cloud Services o Design and implement cloud infrastructure patterns using AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, and IAM etc.
o Identify and implement cloud costs optimization approaches and performance enhancements through architectural improvements
o Ensure compliance with security and governance standards in cloud deployments.
Collaboration & Documentation o Work with cross-functional teams including development, operations, and business stakeholders
o Create and maintain architectural documentation, diagrams, and technical specifications
o Participate in architecture review boards and technical design sessions
o Support vendor evaluations and technology assessments
Continuous Learning & Innovation o Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices
o Contribute to the development of reusable architectural components and patterns
o Support proof-of-concept initiatives and technical research projects
Qualifications
Compensation
The below annualized base pay range is a broad range based on analysis of similar positions in the market. The actual base pay for the position may be above or below he listed range and determined by a number of considerations, including but now limited to complexity, location, and scope of the role, along with experience, skills, education, training, and other conditions of employment. Base salary represents one compensation of Allied World comprehensive total reward package, which may also include annual incentive compensation rewards.
$90,000 - $100,000
Skills and Requirements:
Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field Working experience in microservices architecture, APIs, and distributed systems Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Technical Competencies
Proficiency in AWS core services and architectural patterns Experience with database design and data architecture concepts Understanding of network architecture, security principles, and compliance requirements Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines Prior development experience in Node.js, React, Python and Database fundamentals Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies Preferred Qualifications
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Associate, Developer Associate, or SysOps Administrator) Experience with enterprise integration patterns and API management Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF or other) and methodologies Knowledge of agile development methodologies Experience in Generative AI, Traditional AI, and Machine Learning to develop proof-of-concepts
Special Considerations: This position is perfect for a technologist who enjoys solving complex problems and wants to expand their impact beyond implementation to shaping architectural strategy. The ideal candidate should be proactive, possess excellent self-learning skills with minimal supervision and should be 5-8 years in the industry.
About Fairfax
Fairfax is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and investment management.
About Allied World
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and benefit from a strong capital base and a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.
Our generous benefits package includes: Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a company match 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance. Allied World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without consideration of any disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more, visit awac.com , or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/alliedworld and LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/allied-world .