Platform Architect

Company Description

Aspida is a tech-driven, nimble insurance carrier. Backed by Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative asset manager, we offer simple and secure retirement solutions and annuity products with speed and precision. More than that, we’re in the business of protecting dreams; those of our partners, our producers, and especially our clients. Our suite of products, available through our elegant and intuitive digital platform, focuses on secure, stable retirement solutions with attractive features and downside protection.

A subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) acts as the dedicated investment manager, capital solutions and corporate development partner to Aspida. For more information, please visit  or follow them on Linked In.

Sometimes, a group of people come together and create something amazing. They don’t let egos get in the way. They don’t settle for the status quo, and they don’t complain when things get tough. Instead, they see a common vision for the future and each person makes an unspoken commitment to building that future together. That’s the culture, the moxie, and the story of Aspida.

Aspida is transforming how annuity and retirement products are serviced and distributed, and we are seeking a Platform Architect to lead the target-state architecture behind that transformation. In this role, you will partner with business, product, and technology stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and maintainable enterprise solutions that align with Aspida's strategic objectives. You will provide architectural guidance and leadership, from concept through implementation, that enable our engineering teams to deliver with confidence.

This position reports to the Director of Architecture and is required to be onsite 3 days a week at our Durham, NC headquarters.

• Lead target-state architecture and guide technology roadmaps for strategic, high-ambiguity, cross-system modernization efforts.
• Create and maintain solution architecture artifacts, design documentation and decision records
• Provide architectural oversight from concept through implementation and production support.
• Assess emerging technologies and trends across the digital insurance ecosystem to recommend innovative solutions.
• Facilitate workshops and design sessions;
  Communicate architectural recommendations and concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Create detailed software architecture diagrams to document technical challenges and define robust, future-proof solutions.
• Establish architectural patterns, constraints, non-functional requirements that enable engineers to deliver safely and confidently.

• Salaried, DOE
• Long-Term Incentive Plan
• Full-Time
• Full Benefits Package Available

We value inclusivity, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds, including non-traditional paths. Unique experiences enrich our team, and the willingness to dream big makes you an exceptional candidate!

At Aspida Financial Services, LLC, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, Aspida does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance or related field plus 6+ years of experience in core financial services architecture, design and solution delivery.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems-thinking skills with the ability to understand complex business processes and align technology solutions accordingly.
• Experience building financial, accounting, insurance or other highly regulated systems with strong understanding of enterprise controls, auditability and operational excellence.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and modern web application technologies.
• Understanding of security architecture principles, including…