InsurTech - Insurance - Architecture - Senior Manager - Open Location

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.​ Insurance Solution Architect - Senior ManagerEY is the only professional services firm with a separate business unit ("FSO") that is dedicated to the financial services marketplace. Our FSO teams have been at the forefront of every event that has reshaped and redefined the financial services industry. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve the most complex challenges in the financial services industry, come join our dynamic FSO team!The opportunityInsurers across the globe are investing heavily in technology-enabled transformation programs. EY is the leading C-suite advisor and technology services provider for insurance carriers, as recognized by our clients, partners and independent analyst groups. Recently, EY has also committed to investing a billion dollars in new technology solutions, client services and innovation to further strengthen our capabilities and leadership position in the market. This opportunity is with the Insuretech, Architecture & Engineering group, which is focused on the following areas:Digital innovation in insurance

Customer experience and growth

Insights-based data & performance improvement

SaaS-based core system modernization

Cloud hosted and managed services

Core system modernization & data conversion

Your key responsibilitiesYour primary responsibility will be in architecture, design, and development of on premises and cloud-based applications with focus on cloud native application solutions. You will be expected to leverage your knowledge of leading practices and tools in this area to create efficient, reliable, scalable, and high-performance applications. You will collaborate with front-end, integration and data engineers to produce high-quality end products to exceed the expectations of our clients.Skills and attributes for successDemonstrate technical capabilities that support enterprise architecture solution development

Build strategy towards optimal solutions for the platform and associated tools

Leveraging your experience in cloud-based IaaS, PaaS and SaaS hosting to create architecture blueprints and solutions designs

Demonstrate strategic thinking through a proven ability to research client inquiries and emerging issues related to regulations, industry practice and new application technologies

Deliver efficient & high-quality native cloud applications with an additional focus on cloud infrastructure solutions

Deep understanding of Application, Infrastructure and security architecture and non-functional aspects like Performance, Scalability, Reliability, Availability etc.

Interface effectively with third-party vendor technical experts, client technical team members, etc. to define and gain agreement on solution approach

Experience with software and product development lifecycle (including coding, code reviews, source control management, testing, debugging, deployment and operations)

To qualify for the role you must haveBachelor's degree and approximately 8 years of related work experience at a Property and Casualty (P&C), Life or Group Benefits Insurance carrier or consulting firm; or a graduate degree and approximately 7 years of related work experience

Ability to design distributed solutions dealing with cloud-hosted solutions dealing with real time high volume of data

Deep understanding of cloud computing and data technologies, business drivers, emerging computing trends, and deployment options

Strategic business acumen and understanding of organizational strategy and ability to design information systems to deliver that strategy

Strong expertise in Agile methodologies and corresponding tools like Jira

Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipeline, Docker containerization, using Azure Container Registry and deploying to Azure Kubernetes (AKS) clusters, preferred

Strong understanding of one or more development platforms like .Net, C#, Java, JavaScript

Design and Architecture experience in either Backend applications or Frontend applications

Experience working with globally distributed/offshore teams

Ideally, you'll also haveExperience with one or more Insurance software packages such as Guidewire, Duck Creek, Majesco, EIS, FINEOS, FAST, Limelight Health, iPipeline, Vitech, etc.

Experience with one or more platforms such Microsoft, Adobe, etc.

Insurance (P&C, Life, Employee Benefits) or other financial products (e.g., Annuities and Retirement) domain knowledge

Good understanding of cloud services such as Azure, AWS etc. and ability to choose the right service for a workload distribution

Front end / UI technologies including frameworks such as React / Angular.js

Experience on low code/ no code platforms like Unqork, Microsoft PowerApps etc.

REST / Webservices (with high performance, global, scalable elements) development experience

SQL, XML, JSON, Linux, ELK stack, Splunk, GIT, Ant / Maven, Jenkins

Familiarity with Data Ingestion, Analytics, AI technologies (preferably on Microsoft Azure)

Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain technical content to non-technical customers

Automating configuration management, infrastructure, and application deployments in a toolset, such as Helm, Puppet and Chef

Experience with Linux and scripting languages such as Shell, Python and PowerShell

Willingness to travel as necessary to meet client needs

What we offerWe offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

The salary range for this position in Denver, CO and Hartford, CT is $153,400 to $318,600

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.EY | Building a better working worldEY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, type Option 2 (HR-related inquiries) and then type Option 1 (HR Shared Services Center), which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team or email SSC Customer Support at ssc.customersupport@ey.com .