Senior Solutions Architect; REMOTE or HYBRID TO Worcester, MA)

Position: Senior Solutions Architect (REMOTE or HYBRID TO WORCESTER, MA)
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Worcester, MA, USAPay: USD 115000 - 145000 (Salary)
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Job Family: IT - Architecture and Engineering Job Function:
Information Technology

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Salary Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, Sustainability initiatives and inclusive corporate culture . We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect to lead modernization and digital transformation initiatives across our Property & Casualty insurance ecosystem in our Worcester MA office in a remote work consideration.

This is a full-time, exempt position.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This role will partner with business and technology leaders to define target-state solutions, modernize legacy platforms, and deliver scalable, cloud-native capabilities that improve customer experience, operational efficiency, and business agility. The ideal candidate combines deep insurance expertise, strong architecture leadership, and a proven ability to bridge business strategy with technology execution IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
Architecture & Strategy Define solution architectures that align business objectives with enterprise technology strategy. Develop modernization roadmaps for core insurance platforms and digital capabilities. Lead architecture reviews, design workshops, and technology decision-making. Insurance Transformation Architect solutions supporting policy administration, underwriting, claims, billing, distribution, and customer engagement. Partner with business stakeholders to modernize legacy systems and improve operational effectiveness. Drive API-first, event-driven, and cloud-native architecture patterns.

Cloud & Emerging Technology Lead adoption of cloud-native technologies, including containerization, orchestration, and modern application platforms. Define integration strategies leveraging APIs, microservices, and modern platform capabilities. Identify and enable practical AI and automation opportunities that enhance employee and customer experiences. Leadership & Collaboration Serve as a trusted advisor to business, product, engineering, and architecture teams. Mentor technical teams and promote architecture best practices.

Influence strategic technology decisions across multiple initiatives. WHAT YOU NEED

TO APPLY:

10+ years of technology experience with 5+ years in architecture or technical leadership roles. Property & Casualty insurance experience, including familiarity with policy, claims, underwriting, or billing domains. Experience leading large-scale modernization or digital transformation initiatives. Strong knowledge of cloud-native architecture, APIs, integration patterns, and distributed systems.

Experience with Microsoft Azure, container platforms, and modern application architectures. Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills. Must be eligible to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (i.e Lawful Permanent Resident or US Citizen) BONUS POINTS FOR:
Experience modernizing mainframe or legacy insurance platforms.

Experience with Pega, Guidewire, Duck Creek, Majesco, or similar insurance platforms.

Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), API management, and event-driven architectures. Familiarity with AI-enabled solutions, intelligent automation, and digital servicing capabilities. Architecture certifications (TOGAF, Azure, or similar). CAREER DEVELOPMENT:
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