Enterprise Architect

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Covéa Insurance in our IT department as an Enterprise Architect .

Covéa Insurance offers a wide range of home, motor, and commercial insurance backed by our award-winning customer service. Our purpose is to “help protect people against the worst happening and put it right if it does.” It’s the reason we are here, and it’s the task we all focus on every day.

This role will support Covea’s transformation journey and be responsible for supporting the definition of the strategy and roadmap to migrate Covea from its existing infrastructure and applications to a future state that supports the business needs and strategic direction. They will operate as the Architecture Authority for Covea and work closely with other Architects to ensure the alignment of Covea business and technology stakeholders.

The role is a hybrid role, therefore will involve a mix of working from home and also from our Halifax office.

What will I be doing?

• Defining and developing our infrastructure modernisation roadmap, complementing our overarching business strategy and plans.
• Working with the technology leadership team to manage innovation and ensure compliance with associated roadmaps.
• Developing and implementing principles, standards, policies, and governance in a matrix environment.
• Driving reuse and the decommissioning plans for our legacy technology, and driving out future state migration for InsureTech and Affinity capabilities.
• Playing a key role in multi-disciplinary groups; providing advisory services and assurance to senior stakeholders in supporting Business Case development and shaping business strategy.
• Developing architectures at the cross-product and programme level, to support business goals and objectives, including defining enterprise architectures that meet business requirements.
• Ensuring the Technology Landscape is fit for purpose and delivers value for money, whilst supporting the definition of Platform Roadmaps and Planning for future horizons.
• Leading architects to drive strategic delivery of IT roadmaps & promote clear business values aligned to customer journey, commercial, and requirements-based outcomes.
• Developing and maintaining industry-leading knowledge on information technology and participating in industry forums on relevant subjects.

You should apply if you have…

• Experience in Enterprise Architecture and Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure), as well as analysing and redesigning business architectures.
• Skills in developing solutions for complex problems and specific knowledge in On-Premise to Cloud Migration, Cloud, Enterprise Integration, Data Warehousing, Microservices, and Big Data solutions.
• TOGAF or BCS architect certification, and other relevant qualifications.
• Strong understanding of business challenges, risks, and opportunities with pragmatic judgment in balancing risk and business value for actionable decisions.
• Experience in fast-paced, multi-channel, customer-focused organisations, with a customer-focus & passion for improving customer experience.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage, build and maintain constructive relationships across all business areas.
• Ability to conduct situational analysis and make informed decisions, whilst supporting and encouraging a learning environment to achieve best results in line with company values.
• Proven track record in delivering cost-effective, reliable, and supportable technology solutions, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Proactive & takes initiative to achieve profitable outcomes and exceed expectations.

What’s on offer?

• 36.25 working hours per week, along with a range of flexible working options.
• Annual pay review and performance-related bonus of 12.5%.
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell holidays.
• Generous pension scheme with a 7.5% minimum employer pension contribution, matched up to a maximum of 9% depending on your contribution.
• A range of health benefits such as company funded Private Medical Insurance, an annual health assessment, and access to a 24/7 Virtual GP.
• Tusker Car Scheme - salary sacrifice scheme which lets you drive away a brand new, fully maintained and insured car for up to four years.
• A wealth of support for your mental, financial & physical wellbeing through our Wellbeing group.
• Continued professional development through internal training programmes, professional qualifications, and apprenticeships.
• Additional benefits such as discounted gym memberships, cycle to work schemes, and discounts at lots of retailers through Perkpal.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create engaged, inclusive teams. Being an inclusive workplace means taking action to make sure everyone has equal opportunity to succeed, irrespective of their differences. We celebrate our differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we want to ensure that our recruitment process is fair for all. If you require any reasonable adjustments or wish to discuss in more detail, then please get in contact with us or mention it during the online application process.

At Covéa Insurance we understand that a job is more than just a 9-5; it’s a big part of your life and you need to enjoy what you do.