Tech Economy · 13 hours ago
Principal Solution Architect, Insurance
Tech Economy is consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work, currently ranked as the top consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list. The Principal Solution Architect, Insurance will lead the definition of enterprise and solution architectures for clients in the insurance sector, ensuring alignment with business outcomes and driving digital transformation.
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Responsibilities
Lead the definition of enterprise, solution, cloud, and data architectures that align with client business outcomes
Develop strategic architecture roadmaps, frameworks, and reference models that enable modernization, integration of AI, and long-term value creation
Translate complex technical and business requirements into clear, actionable strategies that clients can adopt and scale
Contribute to thought leadership, publications, and community engagement to advance Bain’s technology point of view
Assess, select, and integrate vendor platforms, fintech solutions, and hyperscaler technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) into client architectures to maximize business and technology value
Serve as a trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs, Chief Architects, and senior executives on architectural decisions and trade-offs
Bridge the gap between business priorities and technology execution, ensuring architectures support strategic objectives
Influence, coach, and mentor client technology leaders and Bain teams to build sustainable internal architecture capabilities
Guide Bain consulting and client teams in executing architecture roadmaps, identifying risks, and embedding effective governance
Ensure architectures evolve with agile and MVP approaches while maintaining coherence, resilience, and scalability
Partner with Bain consulting teams to integrate architecture seamlessly into broader digital and business transformation programs
Contribute to Bain’s intellectual property and points of view on architecture, core modernization, tech modernization, and emerging technologies
Help advance Bain’s reputation in the market as a leader in enterprise and financial services architecture
Support business development by bringing architecture expertise into proposals, pursuits, and client discussions
Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, sponsors, and architecture communities
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in architecture and technology leadership, with proven ability to shape enterprise, solution, and data architecture strategies
Deep expertise in Financial Services, specifically in the Insurance sector (Property & Casualty (P&C) and Life & Annuity (L&A) domains, including underwriting, policy administration, claims, billing, and ecosystem integrations) strongly preferred
Expertise in ACCORD insurance industry data models, applying standards-based approaches to integration, interoperability, and target-state architecture design
Exceptional candidates with fewer years of experience but outstanding impact in modern architecture and transformation will also be considered
Demonstrated track record advising senior business and technology leaders on complex, large-scale transformation programs
Strong technical depth in domains such as cloud, data, AI, security, operational resilience, APIs, and event-driven design
Mastery of architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, ITABoK) and fluency in modern practices such as cloud-native and AI-enabled architectures
Exceptional communication and influencing skills; able to bridge business strategy and technology execution with clarity
Recognized as a contributor within the architecture or technology community, with experience sharing expertise and perspectives
High emotional intelligence with proven experience leading, mentoring, and inspiring diverse, cross-functional teams
This role requires a minimum of three days per week working together in person, either at a client location or at your Bain home office
Travel is required. This position requires regional travel away from your home office/primary working location. Travel frequency and destinations will vary based on project needs
Benefits
Annual discretionary performance bonus
401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service
Bain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program
Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs
Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays
Fully vested 401(k) company contribution
Paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance
Annual fitness reimbursements