Enstar Group · 4 weeks ago
Solutions Architecture Manager
Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$136K/yr - $167K/yr
10+ years expEnstar Group is a leading global insurance group specializing in legacy reinsurance business. The Solutions Architecture Manager is responsible for overseeing the Solutions Architecture function, including resource management, solution design, and ensuring compliance with technical standards.
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Hiring Manager
Kevin Pahwa
Responsibilities
Define the solution architecture for new and existing IT platforms to satisfy the requirements and enable the vision of the business
Ensure that solution designs meet Enstar’s technical standards, including development, data protection, and cyber
Ensure that the solution designs created by Enstar’s third parties are peer reviewed and meet Enstar standards. Partner with third-party architect and design teams and provide an oversight and assurance role
Create solution architecture designs as well as managing the team and processes
Ensure that the Solution Architecture team has effective processes including peer review and collaboration with other IT disciplines (Operations, Cyber, Data, Enterprise Architecture, Innovations, etc.)
Leverage Architecture principles to implement emerging/existing technologies, frameworks, methodologies, process models and tools to be used across the portfolio of IT products and services
Work with Project management to plan and estimate the delivery of solution designs
Produce key artefacts to ensure design, planning, build, change management and handover to support functions
Deliver technology platforms and frameworks that align with the IT vision, maximizing enterprise value with minimal costs
Work closely with Enterprise Architecture and governance councils to validate designs
Working with the Enterprise Architects, participate in technology research and Proof of Concepts
Lead workshops to define and articulate solutions to the build teams and participate in the delivery through Agile processes
Responsible for coaching, developing, and motivating direct reports
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: recruitment and selection; employee appraisals; and proactively addressing employee concerns and performance issues. It is important that these duties are carried out in accordance with Company policies and practices and in conjunction with HR
Resource planning and allocation in line with project demand
Ensure the quality of deliverables is consistently high through an appropriate quality control process
In addition to the above key responsibilities, may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the Company may reasonably require
Qualification
Required
5 years' experience working in a Solution Architecture role
Bachelor's in Computer Info Systems, Computer Science or related
10 years' experience working in a development, architecture or build team in senior position
3 years' experience in Insurance domain
Evidenced experience of cloud – IaaS, PaaS and SaaS technologies
Knowledge / prior experience with enterprise data & integration technologies
Knowledge / prior experience with SOA
Knowledge / prior experience working on Agile projects and tools such as Azure DevOps
Knowledge / prior experience with architecture & design related tools such as Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect, Abacus, Visio etc
Strong ability to provide effective communication, status and priority reporting
Strong ability to follow through on the analysis, communication and resolution of issues
Good task management and organizational skills
Ability to provide and maintain high quality documentation within strict deadlines
Preferred
5 years' experience facilitating decision making and collaboration preferred
Knowledge / prior experience with Solution Design of ERP systems and/or integrations with ERP Systems preferred
Knowledge / prior experience with AI solutions (Gen AI / Agentic AI / Machine Learning) preferred
Deep understanding of modern Database Systems such as SQL Server preferred
TOGAF or other methodology accreditation preferred
Benefits
Enstar offers best-in-class bundled Medical, Dental, and Vision healthcare for single and family coverage.
Board-certified doctors and pediatricians are available virtually 24/7 for urgent care.
Access to Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Access to Dependent Care FSA to cover daycare expenses.
Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for health and well-being.
Optional Pet & Home/Auto Insurance.
Wellness Reimbursement program (up to $600 annual reimbursement for wellness-related expenses, i.e., gym memberships, massage, etc.).
401K retirement plan (company matches up to 6% of employee contribution).
One paid annual volunteer day.
Company
Enstar Group
Enstar Group is a global insurance group that delivers insurance solutions and consulting services through its network of group companies.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$350M2025-03-12Post Ipo Debt· $350M
2024-07-29Post Ipo Equity
2024-07-29Acquired
Leadership Team
David Ni
Board Member
Paul Brockman
CCO
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