Solutions Architect Job at PoloWorks (Cheltenham)

Solutions Architect

PoloWorks

Location:
United Kingdom , Cheltenham

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

The Solutions Architect will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering technology solutions across the Lloyd’s and wider London Market insurance ecosystem. This position blends strategic architecture leadership with hands-on solution design, ensuring that complex business, regulatory, and operational requirements are translated into robust, scalable, and future-ready technology architectures. The role requires deep understanding of London Market processes (including placement, underwriting, claims, and delegated authority), alongside the ability to design enterprise and SaaS-based solutions that align with evolving market standards, digital transformation initiatives, and emerging AI capabilities.

Job Responsibility:

Design end-to-end enterprise architectures spanning in-house platforms, SaaS products, and hybrid environments
Develop solution blueprints that align with Lloyd’s/London Market processes, regulatory frameworks, and data standards (e.g., Blueprint Two, ACORD)
Lead solution design for underwriting, claims, policy admin, and delegated authority systems across the insurance value chain
Define integration patterns for internal systems, third-party platforms, and client/customer environments
Ensure architectural governance, technical quality, and alignment with enterprise standards
Shape target operating models that support digital transformation and modernisation across underwriting, operations, and distribution
Create multi-year technology roadmaps that reflect business strategy, regulatory change, and market evolution
Facilitate architecture workshops with business, technology, and market stakeholders
Assess current-state architecture and define transition states to achieve the desired target operating model
Evaluate and integrate AI/ML capabilities into underwriting, claims, bordereaux processing, and operational workflows
Design architectures that incorporate generative AI, intelligent automation, and advanced analytics
Ensure responsible AI adoption, including data governance, model transparency, and regulatory compliance
Collaborate with data science/analytics teams to operationalise models within enterprise systems
Design secure, scalable integration patterns for customer and broker systems, including APIs, event-driven architectures, and data exchange frameworks
Support adoption of London Market integration standards such as PPL, DDM, LIMOSS services, and Blueprint Two APIs
Oversee vendor and SaaS integration ensuring interoperability, data quality, and performance
Define nonfunctional requirements including security, resilience, scalability, and compliance
Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, underwriters, operations teams, and IT stakeholders
Translate complex technical concepts into clear business language
Lead crossfunctional architecture forums and contribute to enterprise architecture governance
Support vendor selection through technical evaluation, RFP processes, and solution assessments

Requirements:

Deep knowledge of Lloyd’s and London Market processes including placement, endorsements, claims, and delegated authority
Experience with market platforms such as PPL, DDM, Chorus, and LIMOSS services
Understanding of Blueprint Two, ACORD standards, and digital market reforms
Proven experience designing enterprise scale solutions across hybrid and cloud environments
Strong background in SaaS integration and vendor ecosystem management
Expertise in API-led architecture, microservices, and event-driven patterns
Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure primarily, plus AWS) and modern DevOps practices

What we offer:

Competitive salary
Discretionary annual bonus
Minimum 24 days of annual leave (with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days using our Annual Leave Flex Benefit)
Flexible, hybrid working
Private health insurance
Life assurance
Income protection
Enhanced pension contributions
Occupational maternity and paternity pay
Company volunteering days
Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing scheme
Employee assistance programme with retail discounts and savings
Generous employee referral scheme
Regular sports and social events
Free Cheltenham bus travel

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 16, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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