Solution Architect – Corporate Functions Talent & Culture; Law
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America3 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 and Tech Leads on roadmaps, MVP scope, technical trade-offs, and delivery enablement.
- Ensure solutions follow architecture standards, security requirements, design patterns, and enterprise capabilities.
- Lead proof-of-concepts, resolve technical dependencies and impediments, and provide hands-on guidance on design quality and technical approaches.
- Mentor engineers, simplify designs, reduce technical debt, improve delivery efficiency, and support major-impact production incidents.
Requirements
- Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions.
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms, APIs, data integration, and modern application architectures.
- Experience with Agile or product-based delivery models and hybrid on-premises/public-cloud architectures.
- Proven experience architecting large-scale, business-critical systems in the insurance domain.
- Good understanding of GenAI frameworks, tools, and best practices.
- Ability to balance speed, quality, risk, and long-term sustainability, with strong communication and technical documentation skills.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement requiring three days per week at a Guardian location in Stamford, CT; Holmdel, NJ; New York, NY; or Bethlehem, PA.
- Full-time eligible employees may receive supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources.
- Guardian offers skill-building, leadership development, philanthropic opportunities, and career-growth support.
Categories
Solutions Engineering
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.