Enterprise Architect leading the development and governance of architecture across Commercial Insurance. Shaping Zurich's technological landscape and ensuring alignment with business goals with a strategic approach.
Responsibilities
Define and evolve the target enterprise architecture across CI initiatives
Lead the development and continuous refinement of the CI IT Playbook
Collaborate with Business and IT stakeholders creating IT roadmaps
Drive architecture governance and chair the Design Authority
Translate complex business needs into visionary, scalable, and secure architecture solutions
Develop and maintain reference architectures across application, data, and business domains
Build and energize an architecture community across Zurich Commercial Insurance Units
Guide and mentor solution architects
Own and manage architecture artefacts as living assets
Scout emerging technologies and assess their strategic relevance.
Requirements
7+ years of experience in IT architecture
At least 3 years in an enterprise architect role
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Proficiency in architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)
Expertise in defining enterprise target architecture, IT architecture principles, integration patterns, and technology lifecycle management
Proven knowledge and experience in the insurance industry, preferably within commercial insurance
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Excellent communication and strategic thinking abilities.
Benefits
Flexibility to work up to two days remotely per week within Switzerland
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