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Senior Solution Architect

Standort Toronto, Kanada Jobtyp Vollzeit Arbeitsmodus Hybrid Stellenlevel Berufserfahrene Job ID 11910 Unternehmen Munich Re, Canada (Life) Beschäftigungsart Unbefristet Kompetenzbereich Informationstechnologie
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Position Overview

Solution Architect Senior is a key member of the technology leadership team, responsible for driving the systems architecture forwards to an end-state vision that modernizes, transforms and simplifies the GSI IT systems landscape.

Accountable for designing solutions for one or more business capabilities for one or more Global Specialty Insurance (GSI) Entities (e.g. AMIG, HSB, MRS-NA, MRS-GM,) that are in alignment with GSI wide technology strategy.  Focuses on the end-to-end solution for a business problem, including both technical and business aspects.  Works at a broader scope, addressing how systems, software, and business processes integrate to solve specific business needs.

Your Role:

  • Focuses heavily on how technology supports business outcomes and works closely with non-technical teams. Responsible for bridging the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders.
  • Collaborates with business stakeholders to understand requirements and align solutions with business goals.
  • Develops architectures for complex systems, ensuring consistency with IT target architecture, specified requirements agreed with customers
  • Manages and develops the target design, policies and standards, working proactively to maintain a stable, viable architecture
  • Establishes policy and strategy for the selection of complex systems architecture components, and coordinates design activities, promoting the discipline to ensure consistency
  • Communicates complex architecture objectives to business and consults during the development of product requirements.  Provides oversight throughout design implementation into a productive solution.
  • Ensures the solution meets functional, non-functional, and regulatory requirements (especially in domains like insurance).
  • Designs the overall architecture that includes applications, data, and infrastructure, ensuring it aligns with the strategic goals of the organization.  Accountability for detailed component specifications and translating them into detailed designs for implementation. 
  • Proficiency in data modeling, data integration, and data analytics, as data is a crucial aspect of insurance operations.  Works in close collaboration with other respective architect to meet this expectation.
  • Utilizes knowledge across multiple Technology disciplines (e.g., software, infrastructure, integration, security) and collaborates with respective TECHNICAL/APPLICATION/PLATFORM ARCHITECT for in-depth capabilities of the technology components and technology platforms
  • Presents to Business partners to describe clear understanding of the business requirements and covey/propose technology solutions
  • Documents solution designs (SDD) and obtains approvals from Solution Design Forums (SDF) and Architecture Review boards (ARB). Ensure production of artifacts necessary to meet our architectural governance processes.  Adhere to internal controls.
  • Often deals with cross-domain challenges, ensuring different components work together as a cohesive system.
  • Works with solution delivery teams during Project execution to provide oversight and active involvement in the delivery and implementation of architected solutions.

Your Profile:  

  • University degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
  • Experience delivering IT solutions within the insurance industry, ideally in Specialty or Commercial Insurance.
  • Strong insurance domain knowledge, including underwriting, claims, risk management, insurance products, customer journey, market practices, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO, OSFI, GDPR).
  • Ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into clear technical specifications for development and integration teams.
  • Skilled in business engagement and technology consulting, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders and senior leaders.
  • Deep understanding of IT architecture principles, enterprise architecture frameworks, and core insurance systems such as policy administration, claims, reinsurance, and reporting.
  • Extensive experience in application development, data management, and system integrations; exposure to insurance‑focused or SaaS technology platforms is an asset.
  • Proven experience designing and developing technical solutions, including applying IT risk, security, and SDLC best practices.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud technologies and emerging trends within the insurance technology landscape, with the ability to apply them to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with business users, IT teams, vendors, and senior management.
  • Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration across cross‑functional teams and encourage a culture of knowledge sharing.
  • Thought leadership mindset, with the ability to stay ahead of market trends and shape future technology capabilities that drive business value.
  • Willingness to mentor and coach junior team members, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and development.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, manage competing priorities, and deliver high‑quality outcomes.

About Munich Re 

Together, we engage with everything we have and are, to help humankind act braver and better.

As the world’s leading reinsurance company with more than 40,000 employees in over 50 locations around the globe, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance.  By turning uncertainty into manageable risk, we enable fundamental change.  We recognize Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging as a key priority with a culture that welcomes different thoughts and opinions.  We dare to think big and are continuously innovating on behalf of our clients.

Our data, our technology, and our teams place us in a unique position to drive transformative change in the life insurance industry.  We invest strategically in our world class talent, offering our employees a work experience that promotes professional development, innovation, and rewards high performance.

What Can We Offer You?

We are pleased to offer our employees great benefits and resources to support their mental, physical and financial wellbeing. These include:

  • An engaging and collaborative environment that promotes continuous learning and development
  • A hybrid work environment that combines weekly in-office and remote days with Meeting-Free lunch hours and Focus Friday afternoons
  • A great compensation package including annual company bonus
  • Market leading company-paid flexible health and dental benefits, starting on your first day
  • Flexible dollars provided by the company to put towards Health Spending Account and/or Wellness Spending Account
  • Immediate participation in DC Pension Plan with an automatic 5% employer contribution, plus optional company match
  • Generous time off including vacation, personal days, unplanned time, Statutory Holidays and company-wide early closure half-days
  • Learning and development programs and resources, including unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Education Assistance Program and reimbursement for professional fees
  • Maternity, Parental & Adoption Leave top-up program
  • Employee Referral Program, Recognition & Rewards Platform

Our base salary range for this role is between $164,010 and $179,630 per year, plus an opportunity for an annual company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay. The salary estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for candidates hired in this position. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to internal equity.

This role is located in our Toronto office on 390 Bay St, and we operate in a hybrid work model. This job posting is for a new vacancy. 

We do not use AI in our recruitment process - applications are reviewed by our team to ensure a fair and personalized experience.

Please note that only candidates who are selected for interview will be contacted directly. We thank all candidates for their interest.

Munich Re is committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of employment barriers and discrimination. Accommodations will be made for qualified applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. If you receive a request for an interview and you have a disability which will require an accommodation to support your participation, please contact AODARequestHR@munichre.ca as soon as practical so that suitable accommodations can be arranged.

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