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Technical Architect

Location Hartford, United States Job type Full-Time Work mode Hybrid Job level Professional Job ID 13059 Company Munich Re America Services Employment type Regular Area of expertise Information Technology
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The IT Technical Architect is responsible for defining, evolving, and maintaining technical and data architectures that support IT products across multiple business domains, including but not limited to Engineering, Finance, operations, and Insurance.

The role ensures the delivery of high‑quality and resilient system designs that align business requirements with established architectural standards while maintaining system stability, performance, and scalability.

Architectures must optimize reliability, adaptability, and ensure the security of the organization’s data assets. Whilst maintaining a clear eye on the operational and maintenance costs associated

IT Business Application Technical Architect General Accountabilities:

  • Own and contribute towards new and ongoing initiatives in the development of business application and data solutions
  • Provide technical leadership across distributed teams spanning multiple geographies, ensuring alignment on design patterns, coding standards, and delivery practices.
  • Coordinate and develop technological architecture / technical architecture roadmaps and processes that ensure that application lifecycles are managed within the organization
  • Oversee & Manage best practice implementation for system design in collaboration with Solution and Enterprise Architecture
  • Capture and prioritize market and technology trends on a corporate level, review technical strategies and objectives, and identify the business benefits of alternative technical solutions
  • Derive data management structures to support consistency of information retrieval, combination, analysis, pattern recognition and interpretation, throughout the organization
  • Adhere to and promote corporate compliance and security standards minimizing opportunity for breach or compromise.
  • Provide technical guidance, leadership, coaching and mentoring to resources on product team
  • Work cooperatively and collaboratively with various delivery frameworks to deliver on strategies and designs

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience
  • 5+ years of information systems experience, including 3+ years in technical and/or solution architecture roles
  • Experience designing, developing and supporting systems that facilitate operational business processes
  • Demonstrated experience designing enterprise IT solutions, SaaS platforms, and cloud‑based applications
  • Working knowledge of legacy application architectures, design patterns, and development technologies
  • Proven experience with systems integration in a development and technical leadership capacity, including digital strategy adoption and integrating current/future technologies to legacy platforms
  • Conduct and facilitate design reviews, code reviews, and technical governance checkpoints to ensure quality and consistency.
  • Strong technical foundation across Microsoft platforms, as well as other vendors.
  • Preferrable experience in Inspection & Scheduling processes,
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements in insurance, reinsurance, or financial services preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Strong understanding of system design, integration patterns, and architectural best practices
  • Practical development experience across .NET ecosystems.
  • Applied knowledge of database technologies, both relational and document
  • Applied knowledge of APIs, data analytics, and digital transformation enablement
  • Knowledge of Integration and storage Patterns, including Event handling and messaging systems.
  • Working knowledge of Cloud environments notably Azure and / or AWS
  • Working knowledge of traceability frameworks (Logging & Performance).
  • Ability to evaluate system architectures. E.g. monolith vs microservices, scalability, resilience
  • Proficiency with Agile and Kanban delivery models, including associated tools and techniques
  • Hands‑on experience operating and supporting enterprise systems in complex, regulated environments
  • Ability to work independently with full ownership of outcomes, while collaborating effectively within cross‑functional teams
  • Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Proven stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing across global business and technical teams
  • Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, negotiation, and decision‑making capabilities
  • Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence decisions at multiple organizational levels
  • Proficiency with productivity tools for documentation, analysis, and presentation development
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly adopt and leverage new tools and technologies
  • Strong grounding in usability principles and customer‑focused design

At Munich Re US, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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With us, you get more than just an exciting job. Enjoy a wide range of employee benefits tailored to your wellbeing and development. Please note that regional differences may apply.

Competitive Salary

We provide fair and competitive compensation that reflects your performance and commitment.

Company performance-based Incentives

In addition to your salary, our variable compensation approach allows you to share in Munich Re's success.

Recognition and Special Rewards

We recognise outstanding individual contributions through a variety of targeted rewards and incentives.

Retirement Planning

We support your long-term financial wellbeing with retirement solutions aligned with local regulations.

Inclusive Workplace Culture

We foster a respectful, inclusive, and values-driven environment.

Learning & Development

We offer tailored learning opportunities with a strong focus on core skills and business-critical knowledge.

Work-Life-Balance

Supporting your ability to balance family, leisure, and your career.

Health & Wellbeing

We support your physical and mental health through a range of programs and activities in each location.

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