Chief Technology Architect - Insurance

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RThere is never a typical day at Accenture, but that’s why we love it here! This is an extraordinary chance to create a rewarding career at Accenture Technology. Working in a digitally driven, innovation-led environment where you can help clients shift to the New using leading-edge technologies on some of the coolest projects you can imagine.
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* About the role:

** As the Chief Technology Architect – Insurance, you will be responsible for shaping the technology vision and architecture strategy for leading insurance clients. You will guide complex digital transformation initiatives across life, health, P&C, and reinsurance domains, delivering scalable and future-proof solutions that meet business, regulatory, and customer expectations. This role combines deep insurance industry knowledge with cutting-edge technology expertise to drive innovation and business value.
** Responsibilities
* * Strategic Technology Leadership
* Define and execute enterprise architecture strategies aligned with insurers’ business goals and transformation agendas.
* Lead digital innovation programs including modernization of legacy systems, cloud adoption, API-led integration, and intelligent automation.
* Advise CIOs, CTOs, and business leaders on technology modernization, regulatory compliance, and emerging tech (e.g., AI, IoT, blockchain in insurance).Solution Architecture & Delivery Oversight
* Architect end-to-end insurance solutions including policy administration systems (PAS), claims, underwriting, and customer experience platforms.
* Ensure robust integration of platforms such as Guidewire, Duck Creek, Majesco, Sapiens, and other core insurance suites with cloud-native and digital front-end ecosystems.
* Provide architecture governance across programs, supporting scalability, security, and data integrity.

Client Engagement & Consulting
* Serve as a trusted advisor on digital transformation journeys including core platform replacement, data modernization, and ecosystem partnerships.
* Collaborate with functional consultants, delivery managers, and client stakeholders to co-create scalable, future-ready solutions.
* Support pre-sales and solutioning efforts by defining reference architectures and delivering thought leadership.

Team Leadership & Capability Building
* Lead and mentor a team of architects and technical consultants across geographies.
* Drive architecture best practices, reusable accelerators, and solution blueprints across the insurance portfolio.
** Basic Qualifications
*** Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MBA is a plus).
* 15+ years of IT experience with at least 5 years in a senior architecture role within the insurance industry.
* Deep understanding of insurance domains including Life, P&C, Health, Commercial Lines, and Insur Tech trends.
* Hands-on experience with core systems like Guidewire, Duck Creek, Majesco, or Sapiens.
* Solid foundation in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, APIs, and enterprise integration.
* Strong grasp of compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and industry data standards like ACORD.
* Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Enterprise Architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
* Experience with agile transformation, Dev Sec Ops , and CI/CD frameworks.

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