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CNA Insurance

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Chicago
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AI generated summary

  • You must have expertise in solution modernization, architecture design, and cloud technologies, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Experience in insurance is a plus.
  • You will design and modernize technical solutions, collaborate with teams, assess technologies, ensure system integration, and drive improvements for efficient and innovative processes.

Requirements

  • - Strategic and innovative leader within a technology organization, passionate about advancing an overall architectural strategy and vision.
  • - Experience with Google Cloud Platform, Java, and GKE implementations and architecture is required.
  • - Demonstrated experience and knowledge of cloud native architectures and services.
  • - Experience in both legacy and modern technology stacks and the ability to fluently communicate and design solutions that bridge on prem and cloud environments.
  • - Understanding of agile methodologies and application of enterprise architecture principles to the development lifecycle.
  • - Ability to design target state solution architectures leveraging modern decoupled, event based, API enabled architecture frameworks.
  • - Strong knowledge of contemporary technology and business trends that allows architecture to solve problems in a creative and cost-effective manner.
  • - Solid understanding of insurance functions and processes, both within the organization and across the industry.
  • - Excellent communication and interpersonal and consultative skills to work effectively and build partnerships and relationships across the organization.
  • - Complex problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively and succinctly articulate an approach and solution for solving to both business and technology partners.
  • - Understanding of end-to-end architecture processes and procedures, with familiarities with EA frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) and SAFE Agile preferred.
  • - Degree in Business Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent experience. Typically a minimum of nine years of solid, diverse work experience in technology including experience with business analysis and solution implementation.
  • - Experience leading complex project teams and engaging with senior level business partners.
  • - Experience in commercial insurance industry and applicable certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for developing architectures supporting the modernization of legacy applications, across a variety of legacy tech stacks, driving the right modernization recommendation based on the strategic future of that application
  • Architect and design scalable, resilient, and cloud-native solutions that align with industry best practices and GCP guidelines.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, system architects, and offshore architects and development teams to ensure successful modernization and migration of our environment. Provide technical leadership, partnership and mentorship to system architects and development teams, promoting best practices, code quality, and adherence to architectural standards.
  • Collaborate with Enterprise Architects and Portfolio Leads to understand the existing applications and strategy to develop technical solutions that meet scalability, security, and performance, and technical agility goals.
  • Identify and assess technical risks and provide mitigation strategies to ensure successful modernization projects.
  • Drive architectural runway activities inclusive of POC’s or prototypes on unknown solution patterns or new automations/innovations to drive migration/modernization efficiencies.
  • Leads and facilitates architecture governance and review processes, including creation and technology standards, patterns, and strategies.
  • Researches and evaluates new and/or alternative solutions and technologies to enhance operational effectiveness, reduce costs and/or system risks and increase speed to market.
  • Collaborate with the agile portfolio leadership to plan and execute modernization initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, test and learn, and continuous learning within the technical team. With an ability to lead and mentor a team of developers working on the GCP, with ability and willingness to provide hands-on assistance to POCs and troubleshooting during implementation and delivery cycles.
  • May perform additional duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Solution Modernization Technical Architect at CNA?

The primary role of the Solution Modernization Technical Architect at CNA is to own the overall technical architecture, implementation patterns, and design best practices for the application modernization and cloud migration journey, specifically focusing on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

What are the essential responsibilities of this position?

Essential responsibilities include developing architectures for modernizing legacy applications, designing cloud-native solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership and mentorship, identifying technical risks, driving architectural runway activities, facilitating architecture governance, and fostering a culture of innovation within the technical team.

What technology stack should candidates be familiar with for this role?

Candidates should have deep expertise in Java, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Postgres Cloud SQL, and microservices architecture, as well as experience with cloud-native architectures and services.

What educational background is required for this position?

A degree in Business Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent experience is required, along with typically a minimum of nine years of diverse work experience in technology.

Is experience in the commercial insurance industry necessary for this role?

While it is preferred, experience in the commercial insurance industry is considered advantageous, along with applicable certifications.

What skills are emphasized for the Solution Modernization Technical Architect?

Emphasized skills include strategic leadership within a technology organization, strong communication and interpersonal skills, complex problem-solving abilities, knowledge of contemporary technology trends, and familiarity with end-to-end architecture processes and frameworks like TOGAF and SAFE Agile.

What does the reporting relationship look like for this position?

The position typically reports to an AVP or above.

Does CNA offer any benefits to its employees?

Yes, CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package aimed at achieving the physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being goals of its employees and their family members.

Is remote work an option for this role?

Yes, the position is designated as remote, as indicated by the #LI-Remote tag.

How does CNA accommodate individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process?

CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. Interested individuals can request accommodations by contacting leaveadministration@cna.com.

CNA Insurance

CNA (NYSE: CNA) is a leading commercial property and casualty insurance company serving the global business community.

Finance
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1897
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Mission & Purpose

CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Backed by more than 125 years of experience, CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada and Europe.