Platform Architect

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Description
In Global Risk Solutions (GRS) Technology, we build exceptional technology solutions that power One GRS our employees, our customers, our industry, and our aspirations.
We are currently seeking an innovative, disciplined, and results-oriented Platform Architect for our Distribution Platform. As a key member of the GRS senior architecture team, this Architect will work across a broad set of business and technology stakeholders to formulate strategies with a specific focus on architecture modernization, business enablement, application rationalization & simplification, reuse, and cost optimization. You will create the conceptual, logical, and physical architectures necessary moving from strategy to execution of multiple products including Salesforce, GRS Portal along with various modernizations like RiskTrac; critical components to the GRS North Star Architecture vision.
We are seeking an experienced architect to drive end-to-end enterprise level architecture for our complex, global business. In this role, you will work across global product teams and segments to architect solutions to deliver our business priorities and initiatives. You will work with senior leaders across the technology and business organizations to identify initiatives with high impact which drive the organization forward. This role is expected to be an energetic, dynamic, and innovative leader and influencer, acting as an avid promoter of technology modernization and process improvement to enhance productivity and performance of the organization. A platform Architect is a high-level, seasoned, technical individual, recognized as an expert both internally and externally along with the ability to navigate and bring together global products from multiple business segments to support the Distribution Platform.
About the role:

• Thought leader that will participate in enterprise architecture discussions, drive ideation across GRS Tech's platforms, segments, and global focus areas.
• Lead global team of architects & engineers to establish the vision and execute North Star architectures across GRS Distribution.
• Develop multi-year roadmaps and work with architects and product teams to translate roadmaps into tactical engineering blueprints.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of cloud technologies, software engineering, data engineering and data science to define target architectures, patterns, and automation processes.
• Lead, inspire, coach and mentor the team of portfolio architects, solution architects, and engineers while growing their leadership and technical skills.
• Develop and promote enterprise architecture principles, designs, and services and be able to differentiate regional vs. global opportunities.
• Build trusting relationships with key business stakeholders to align/influence business and IT architecture.
• Influences senior leaders and all levels of business and IT staff on all areas of the architecture, including policies, standards, strategies, and governance.
• Translate company business strategy into concrete solutions, design and execute an IT systems architecture blueprint to support that strategy.
• Provide technical leadership while developing and maintaining relationships with Product Managers, Solution Engineers, Solutions Architects and Segment leaders.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of agile development methodologies as typically acquired through a Bachelor`s or Master`s degree in technical or business discipline or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 12-15 years of engineering, programming, or architecture experience with at least 10 years of architecture experience in applications development in a complex, multi-platform distributed environment
• Extensive knowledge of all product and system components of technical architecture
• In-depth knowledge of business operations, objectives and strategies; in-depth understanding of global business and technology trends and the financial services industry
• Exposure to layered solutions and designs, diverse technical configurations, multiple technologies and processing environments
• Thorough knowledge of all components of holistic enterprise architecture
• Extensive knowledge of all product and system components of technical architecture
• In-depth knowledge of business operations, objectives and strategies; in-depth understanding of global business and technology trends and the financial services industry
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and build expertise in diverse and emerging technologies and new architectural concepts and principles
• Strong influencing and consensus building skills, and the adaptability to respond to change quickly
• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to effectively collaborate with all levels of the organization with diverse backgrounds
• Proven experience with agile practices and expectations
• Strong desire to drive change, and ability to adapt to change quickly
• Strong consulting skills (relevant/technical); recognized as a thought leader within the company
• Ability to balance the long-term "big picture" and short-term implications of decisions
• Experience leveraging offshore development resources

Highly competitive applicants will preferably have experience with:

• Salesforce
• GRS Portal
• Global Architecture
• Data Privacy

About Us
**This position may have in-office requirements depending on candidate location.**
As a purpose-driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.
At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.
We are proud to support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, where all 45,000 employees feel a sense of community, belonging and can do their best work. Our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer a centralized, open space to bring employees and allies together to connect, learn and engage.
We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits
Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
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• California
• San Francisco
• Los Angeles
• Philadelphia

USD $174600.00 - $305600.00