Solutions Architect

Job Description:

IT Solutions Architect – WDM Iowa

We are looking to add a Solutions Architect to join our Information Technology team in West Des Moines, Iowa. Offering a forward-thinking, innovative, and vibrant company culture, along with the opportunity to share your unique potential, there really is no place like Holmes!

Architect new applications, services, integrations, and technology solutions that align with business needs, architectural standards, and technology strategy. Translate solution architecture and technical direction for key initiatives to development and implementation teams and serve as an architectural stakeholder throughout project delivery. Support the adoption of established technology standards, architectural patterns, and strategic technology direction through solution architecture, project engagement, and technical leadership.

Research emerging technologies, including insurance industry technologies (Insur Tech), AI-enabled solutions, automation tools, and cloud platforms, and recommend opportunities to improve the company's technology landscape and architecture. Collaborate with IT Business Partner, business stakeholders and IT delivery teams to understand business needs and translate them into solution architectures and technical recommendations. Review and provide architectural guidance on application, integration, and data designs to ensure alignment with architectural standards, security requirements, and technology strategy.

Collaborate with development and delivery teams to provide technical guidance, remove architectural roadblocks, and remain informed of upcoming projects, enhancements, and emerging technologies. Identify opportunities to reduce technical debt and improve application maintainability, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Assist the Chief Technology Architect in evaluating, refining, and advancing technical strategies and architecture roadmaps. Contribute to the development and maintenance of architecture standards, reference architectures, and best practices. Participate in architecture review activities, technology evaluations, and proof-of-concept initiatives. Mentor software developers and technical team members to promote adherence to architectural standards, best practices, and solution design principles. Perform special projects and other duties as requested.

In addition to the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined in this job description, the Company also assesses and develops employees based on core and technical competencies through a performance management process. Competencies applicable to this role include:

Core Competencies:

Trust:
Build trust through honest and caring actions and consistently do the right thing. Communication:
Seek understanding to convey messages and information to others in a caring and constructive manner. Client Focus:
Establish meaningful relationships with clients (internal and external) by supporting their unique potential and delivering an impactful experience. Teamwork:
Contributes to the success of the organization by effectively influencing others and uplifting their experiences and unique strengths. Technical

Competencies:

Business & Technology Knowledge:
Understands business needs, makes informed decisions, and effectively delivers technology solutions, including related processes and procedures. Problem Solving:
Ability to efficiently identify problem(s), leverage resources to determine root cause(s) and propose and implement solutions or make improvements.

Experience designing enterprise application and integration solutions. Knowledge of architectural patterns, system…