JOB OVERVIEW
The Solutions Architect role involves designing, implementing, and overseeing technical solutions that align with business goals and ensure scalability, security, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business needs and technology, driving digital transformation and supporting enterprise initiatives in the life insurance and annuity space.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Solution Design and Architecture:
- Design end-to-end technical solutions for life insurance and annuity systems, including policy administration, claims processing, underwriting, and customer portals.
- Develop scalable, secure, and high-performing architecture tailored to meet business requirements.
- Lead the integration of legacy systems with modern platforms, ensuring seamless data flow and user experience.
Technical Leadership:
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, product managers, and IT teams to define solution requirements.
- Provide technical direction and mentorship to development teams, ensuring alignment with architectural standards.
- Evaluate and recommend technologies, tools, and frameworks to enhance system capabilities.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Act as a liaison between business and technical teams to translate business objectives into technical solutions.
- Work closely with compliance and regulatory teams to ensure solutions meet industry standards and legal requirements.
- Communicate technical concepts and solutions effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
Digital Transformation:
- Support the implementation of emerging technologies such as cloud computing, AI, and data analytics in the insurance domain.
- Drive modernization efforts for legacy systems, focusing on operational efficiency and improved customer experience.
System Integration and Security:
- Architect and oversee the integration of third-party applications, APIs, and external data sources.
- Ensure robust data security and compliance with industry regulations, such as HIPAA, SOC, etc..
Properly adheres to company risk management principles:
- Adhering to and supporting GBU’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
- Understanding and complying with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; completing all required training; executing and monitoring controls effectively (as applicable); appropriately identifying, assessing, escalating and remediating risks, potential issues and control failures (as applicable); and reporting compliance or regulatory concerns to management.
- Understanding and conducting oneself in accordance with the Employee Handbook and preserving GBU’s brand and reputation.
Documentation and Standards:
- Create and maintain detailed architectural documentation, including system designs, data flows, and integration points.
- Establish and enforce architectural best practices, standards, and guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Solutions Architect, preferably in the insurance or financial services industry.
- Strong understanding of life insurance and annuity processes, including policy lifecycle, actuarial systems, and customer management.
- Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and microservices architecture.
- Proficiency in system integration, APIs, and enterprise service bus (ESB) technologies.
- Solid knowledge of data architecture, ETL processes, and analytics tools.
- Experience with compliance and regulatory frameworks in the insurance sector.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
ABOUT US
GBU Financial Life (GBU) is a member-owned, not-for-profit fraternal benefit society founded in Pittsburgh in 1892. Formed to provide financial security and benefits to its members, GBU is non-denominational and has grown to be a profitable life and annuity insurer with over $4 billion in assets. As Pennsylvania’s largest fraternal, and the nation’s fifth, GBU serves more than 60,000 members across the country with a 49-state sales and marketing footprint which will continue to grow until we are a nationwide provider. GBU partners with a network of 2,000 agents to market and distribute a variety of life insurance and retirement products, including term life, permanent life, and fixed annuities.
GBU stays true to its fraternal roots, commitment, and mission by serving as an active supporter and contributor to well-known charities such as American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, and military-focused initiatives, among others. We are also heavily involved in sponsoring various programs such as scholarships, grants, and other fraternal programs for our members. Giving back to the community and integrating the membership into service-oriented activities is an important part of GBU’s fabric and culture.
GBU’s office and main operations are based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We employ a staff of around 118 loyal, tenured employees. GBU is financially strong and earned an “A-” A.M. Best rating due to our thoughtful investment and long-term financial growth approach. Controlled growth and long-term financial management and investing are core to the company’s success in achieving the strong financial position we have today.
OUR CULTURE
GBU is a small, family-oriented company. We have very low turnover, some of our staff has 20+ years’ experience. Attracting new talent to GBU to support our enterprise-wide growth goals is one of the many priorities for us as we move forward. As we continue building a best-in-class operations and technology platform, and diversifying our product mix, we are looking to add to our team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $98,000.00 - $108,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- compliance and regulatory framework: 5 years (Required)
- data architecture: 5 years (Required)
- life insurance and annuity processes: 5 years (Preferred)
- Google Cloud Platform: 5 years (Required)
- system integration: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
