Principal Enterprise Applications Architect

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Enterprise Applications Architect to define and lead the modernization and scaling of our Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance technology ecosystem. This role is accountable for establishing the future-state architectural vision and delivering multi-tenant, AI-enabled insurance solutions that support our multi-member business strategy.

The ideal candidate thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and excels at aligning architectural strategy with business objectives. This individual will be passionate about innovation, modernization, and designing resilient, secure, and cloud-native insurance solutions.

Work Arrangement:

• Employees who live within 30 miles of the TMG home office are expected to follow a hybrid or in-office schedule. The initial training period may require additional in‑office days.

Accountabilities:

1. Applications Architecture Leadership

Define and lead the applications architecture vision, including:

• Establishing what “best-in-class” insurance SaaS/PaaS solutions look like

• Designing the target-state multi-tenant insurance platform architecture

• Defining how AI can accelerate the development of core insurance solutions

• Shaping how multiple insurance companies experience and consume our products

• Enabling scalable integration models for agencies and insurance carriers

• Establishing extensibility patterns for developers to build and enhance the platform

• Designing highly available, secure, and cost-efficient architectures

2. Technology Modernization & Innovation

• Architect and design scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS and Azure to support core insurance systems, including: Policy Administration, Billing & Payments, Claims, Digital Portals, Integration & API Management

• Define modern cloud application patterns, including: Multi-tenant and Microservices architectures, Containerization strategies (Kubernetes, Docker), Serverless computing, Hybrid and multi-cloud models

• Drive enterprise-wide adoption of: Cloud-native SaaS/PaaS services, API gateways and event-driven architectures, DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Establish scalable and secure patterns for: Custom application development, Application integration, Data management, Multi-cloud orchestration etc.

• Ensure architecture standards, principles, and best practices are consistently applied across the technology landscape

• Lead modernization initiatives, platform rationalization efforts, and enterprise-wide digital transformation programs

3. Strategic Leadership

• Develop forward-looking enterprise architecture strategies with a 3–5 year horizon

• Incorporate diverse perspectives into balanced and practical technology strategies

• Continuously seek opportunities to improve systems, products, platforms, and enterprise capabilities

• Stay current with industry trends and contribute thought leadership through research and white papers

4. Collaboration & Advisory

• Partner closely with engineering, business, and infrastructure leaders to deliver enterprise-grade solutions

• Mentor and elevate solution architects, developers, and engineers, strengthening architectural maturity

• Serve as a trusted advisor on cloud adoption, modernization, and transformation initiatives

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in IT architecture, with significant focus on insurance core systems and cloud platforms

• 5+ years architecting and delivering highly available, custom cloud-native applications

• 3+ years of experience designing and implementing multi-tenant and white-labeled architectures

• Strong expertise in: Microservices architecture, API management, Event-driven design, DevOps and CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

• Strong knowledge of security, privacy, and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) within cloud and insurance domains

• Deep understanding of enterprise integration patterns, data architecture, workflow orchestration, and business process modeling

• Demonstrated ability to design pragmatic solutions to complex cloud transformation and modernization challenges

• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and influencing skills across technical and business stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred

• AWS or Azure Architect certifications strongly preferred

Pay Range:

Anticipated Hiring Range:

• $140,000 - $170,000 annual base salary depending on experience, qualifications, and geographic location 

Benefits:

We are proud to offer our full-time regular employees a robust benefits suite that includes:

• Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members

• 401(K) retirement plan that includes a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary

• Free basic life and AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance

• Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs

• Wellness incentives

• Generous time off program that includes personal, holiday and volunteer paid time off

• Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions

• Educational assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mutual Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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