Intrepid Direct Insurance · 13 hours ago
Senior Staff Architect
Overland Park, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expIntrepid Direct Insurance is a rapidly growing direct to consumer property and casualty insurance company. They are seeking a Senior Staff Architect to lead the design and implementation of architecture supporting integrations and scalability with core systems, ensuring seamless integration and a superior user experience.
Financial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Define and evolve Intrepid’s technology architecture, ensuring seamless integration with core systems (agency management system, billing system, claims system, document management system, policy system, and other external platforms)
Define technical requirements, lead architectural discussions, and participate in technical reviews focused on experience, performance, scalability, reliability, and security
Design end-to-end solutions that are scalable, secure, and maintainable across our insurance platforms, including core systems and customer facing portals
Serve as a technical advisor and mentor for engineering teams, providing guidance on design, implementation, best practices, and technical problem solving
Foster a positive culture of innovation and continuous learning
Partner with stakeholders to align the technical roadmap with business objectives, balancing immediate needs with mid to long-term goals
Collaborate with engineering leadership, product teams, and engineering teams to guide our technology roadmap and advocate for prioritization of initiatives
Drive automation initiatives that reduce cost or maintenance
Identify and advocate for application of AI within products and services
Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability to support business growth and ensure a seamless user experience
Implement and enforce best practices for secure software design and ensure adherence to compliance standards
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, product, and operations, to ensure architectural and technology alignment
Stay current with trends in the industry (both insurance and technology), evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and technologies to enhance operational efficiency and create competitive advantages for Intrepid
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
15+ years of software engineering and architecture experience, including 3+ years in a senior architectural role within the insurance, fintech, or highly regulated industries
Experience implementing or architecting solutions that integrate with claims systems, policy systems, and billing platforms
Expertise building and integrating enterprise systems with external platforms such as agency management systems/CRMs, workflow engines, and highly available customer portals
Deep knowledge of modern technology stacks, microservices architecture, and event-driven design
Strong background in full-stack development, with proficiency in C#, .NET, SQL, and Angular for similar front end framework
Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams, driving alignment and delivering results in a fast-paced environment
Insurance knowledge and familiarity with industry workflows including underwriting, claims, and billing processes
Assumes other tasks and duties as assigned by management
Experience with best practices for implementing DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
Currently using TeamCity, BitBucket, and OctopusDeploy
Experience with SaaS platforms, low-code/no-code solutions, or core insurance systems like Guidewire, Duck Creek, or custom solutions
Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements for the insurance industry
Experience designing scalable customer-facing portals and external agency management systems
Background in a startup or growth-stage company environment
Company
Intrepid Direct Insurance
Intrepid Direct Insurance is a leading direct property and casualty provider for franchise businesses.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bill Strout
President
Recent News
2025-06-21
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