Solutions Architect - Applications

RLI Insurance • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction, maintains and manages a solution architecture plan for a broad program which aligns and supports the overall architecture. Leverages business priorities, strategies and process, IT strategy and capabilities, technology, industry and market trends to determine how the current and future needs of the organization will be met. Plays a key role determining technology evolution needed for future goals.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience in solution development using Microsoft or Salesforce technology [OR] equivalent level of education and experience
• Expertise in the entire Software and Architecture Lifecycle from Analysis to Deployment of Software/Apps.
• Expertise in business area, with a deep understanding of the service, quality and cost of that business area.
• Knowledge of systems engineering techniques such as portfolio analysis, analysis of alternatives, and architecture modeling.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture frameworks and current architectural concepts.
• Ability to design, develop and implement CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements while developing key architecture solutions on significant efforts.
• Ability to leverage technical and business knowledge to develop innovative strategies and solutions for achieving business objectives.
• Skilled at translating strategies and conceptual models into actionable plans and architectures.
• Skilled at conducting cost/benefit and risk/reward analyses and incorporating into solution recommendations.
• Ability to consider technical decisions as part of a multi-dimensional problem, balancing standards, principles, project management disciplines (cost, time, schedule), team norms (consultation, decision making, communication) and process.
• Ability to balance long-term ("big picture") and short-term implications of decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Insurance knowledge a preferred
• Agentic and Generative AI assisted coding knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyzes information from various sources both external and internal to identify options, make fact based recommendations, and resolve conflicts in the architecture.
• Develops and maintains measures to ensure architecture objectives are met.
• Leads cross-functional groups of architects and others to establish the architecture.
• Sets architecture direction for and leads implementation of IT Programs.
• Consults with business and IT teams on the application of information technology to achieve desired business outcomes.
• Mentors and coaches others to enhance leadership and architecture skills.
• Drives the maturity and effectiveness of the Enterprise Architecture capability.

Benefits

• Annual bonus plans
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) — automatic 3% company contribution
• Annual 401k and ESOP profit-sharing contributions (Up to 15% of eligible earnings)
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Paid volunteer time off (VTO) to support our communities
• Parental and family care leave
• Flexible & hybrid work arrangements
• Fitness center discounts and free virtual fitness platform
• Employee assistance program
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 2x base salary for group life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life, critical illness, & accident insurance for purchase
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Training & certification opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Education bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior