Location: UK, Barcelona or Ireland/Hybrid working

Salary: Circa £90k depending on experience plus an excellent benefits package.

The opportunity:

We're seeking a Transformation Architect to join our team in the API & Marketplaces department within GTO Global Digital Platform. In this role, you will work collaboratively with a team of architects to drive and support the shape and adoption of IT architecture across Zurich with a primary focus on Global Digital Platforms.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you may need.

What will you be doing?

• Act as the 'glue' between Business and IT leaders, helping them understand how technologies can meet business needs.
• Support Program Delivery in adopting GDP Platforms by providing technical expertise, acceleration, and governance.
• Work with digital programs to ensure the use of architectural/integration patterns and standards to accelerate their delivery and achieve better outcomes.
• Define and develop patterns to accelerate digital technology adoptions related to GDP products.
• Mature BU landscapes by working with BU and project teams to adopt standard technologies and working practices.
• Use your technical skills to provide insights and advice on the impact, adoption, and finance/cost of architectures within your subject matter expertise.
• Work with key stakeholders, including IT, business, and senior executives, to align architecture to business needs.
• Provide hands-on support to development teams to develop, evolve, and adopt architectures in transformation programs.
• Assist programs in execution, providing expertise, and support, and being a bridge to global teams and products.
• Act as an evangelist for GDP global products and technology standards.
• Bridge across architect domains, programs, and business leaders to deliver effective solutions aligned with the architecture.
• Participate in architectural governance activity to ensure key decisions align with Zurich's standards.

What are we looking for?

• Professional experience, preferably in a large corporate environment, but also with an agile/startup mindset and experience.
• Proven influencing and delivery skills backed by strong technical knowledge.
• Agile architecture experience with significant hands-on technical experience.
• Relevant industry experience preferred in P&C or Life insurance.
• Pragmatic problem solver who can roll up their sleeves.
• Demonstrable subject matter and execution experience in Architecture Design & Specification, Application Architecture (Togaf/Zachman), API Design & Standards (RAML/OAS), Policy/Claims Management Platforms, Agile/DevOps (ADO, Jira, Safe).
• Strong communication, negotiation, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage external suppliers and consultants.
• Works well within a matrix management structure.

As an inclusive employer, we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and can perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

Who we are:

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.

With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries , you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.

We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.

If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our Culture:

At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.