Technical Architect

Job ID: 38372661504Posted: 2026-08-11Location: Hartford, Connecticut, United StatesCategory: Information TechnologyCompany: Munich ReThe 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 associatedIT Business Application Technical Architect General Accountabilities:Own and contribute towards new and ongoing initiatives in the development of business application and data solutionsProvide 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 organizationOversee & Manage best practice implementation for system design in collaboration with Solution and Enterprise ArchitectureCapture and prioritize market and technology trends on a corporate level, review technical strategies and objectives, and identify the business benefits of alternative technical solutionsDerive data management structures to support consistency of information retrieval, combination, analysis, pattern recognition and interpretation, throughout the organizationAdhere 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 teamWork cooperatively and collaboratively with various delivery frameworks to deliver on strategies and designsEducation and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience5+ years of information systems experience, including 3+ years in technical and/or solution architecture rolesExperience designing, developing and supporting systems that facilitate operational business processesDemonstrated experience designing enterprise IT solutions, SaaS platforms, and cloud‑based applicationsWorking knowledge of legacy application architectures, design patterns, and development technologiesProven experience with systems integration in a development and technical leadership capacity, including digital strategy adoption and integrating current/future technologies to legacy platformsConduct 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 preferredKnowledge and Skills: Strong understanding of system design, integration patterns, and architectural best practicesPractical development experience across .NET ecosystems.Applied knowledge of database technologies, both relational and documentApplied knowledge of APIs, data analytics, and digital transformation enablementKnowledge of Integration and storage Patterns, including Event handling and messaging systems.Working knowledge of Cloud environments notably Azure and / or AWSWorking knowledge of traceability frameworks (Logging & Performance).Ability to evaluate system architectures. E.g. monolith vs microservices, scalability, resilienceProficiency with Agile and Kanban delivery models, including associated tools and techniquesHands‑on experience operating and supporting enterprise systems in complex, regulated environmentsAbility to work independently with full ownership of outcomes, while collaborating effectively within cross‑functional teamsStrong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage competing prioritiesProven stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing across global business and technical teamsExcellent analytical, problem‑solving, negotiation, and decision‑making capabilitiesClear, concise verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence decisions at multiple organizational levelsProficiency with productivity tools for documentation, analysis, and presentation developmentDemonstrated ability to quickly adopt and leverage new tools and technologiesStrong grounding in usability principles and customer‑focused designAt 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.