Solution Architect , Group Benefits Technology
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America2 months ago
Stamford, CT, USA or New York, NY, USASenior
Base Salary
$119k - $195k/yr
Responsibilities
- Own product- and team-level solution design and delivery architecture within a value stream.
- Design and document application, integration, data, and infrastructure architectures.
- Partner with Product Owners, Tech Leads, Enterprise Architecture, and platform teams on roadmaps, technical trade-offs, standards, and reusable capabilities.
- Lead proofs of concept, resolve technical dependencies and impediments, and provide hands-on guidance on design quality, code structure, and technical approaches.
- Mentor engineers, reduce technical debt, improve delivery efficiency, and support major production incidents.
Requirements
- Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions.
- Experience architecting business-critical systems in the insurance domain.
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms, APIs, data integration, and modern application architectures.
- Experience designing hybrid architectures spanning on-premises applications and public cloud services.
- Experience collaborating in Agile or product-based delivery models and producing product- and team-level technical design documentation.
- Good understanding of GenAI frameworks, tools, and best practices.
- Ability to balance speed, quality, risk, and long-term sustainability, with strong communication skills for technical and business stakeholders.
Benefits
- Full-time eligible employees receive Guardian’s company benefits and supportive, flexible, and inclusive resources.
- Guardian offers skill-building, leadership development, philanthropic opportunities, and career growth support.
- Hybrid work arrangement requiring three days per week in New York, NY; Holmdel, NJ; Bethlehem, PA; or Stamford, CT.
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About The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America is a U.S. mutual insurer that provides life and disability insurance, dental and vision plans, annuities, and workplace benefits to individuals, families, and employers. It earns revenue through premiums, investment income, and fee-based wealth and retirement solutions, distributed via financial professionals, employers, and digital channels. Founded in 1860 and headquartered in New York City, it operates nationwide and is owned by its policyholders.