Lead / Domain Architect – Insurance Transformation Programme (12-Month Contract) Overview We are seeking an experienced Lead / Domain Architect to join a major insurance transformation programme on an initial 12-month contract . This role will play a pivotal part in shaping and delivering a Future Claims Model , driving the end-to-end architecture across a complex ecosystem of legacy platforms, modern SaaS solutions, and integration layers. This is a high-impact position requiring a senior architect who can operate at both strategic and hands-on levels , acting as the bridge between business objectives, vendor solutions, and technical delivery . Key Responsibilities Architecture Leadership Define and own the target state architecture for the claims domain and broader insurance ecosystem Develop multi-year roadmaps and transition states to support legacy modernisation and digital transformation Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards, security, and governance frameworks Claims Domain & Business Alignment Translate complex claims, policy, and billing requirements into cohesive architectural designs Work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and operations teams to ensure solutions meet business outcomes Provide domain expertise to support decision-making across the programme lifecycle Vendor & Platform Strategy Lead the evaluation, selection, and governance of SaaS and COTS insurance platforms Work closely with implementation partners and product vendors to ensure architectural integrity Drive decisions around platform capabilities, customisation vs configuration, and integration approaches Integration & Technical Design Design and govern API-led and event-driven architectures across multiple systems Ensure scalable, secure, and resilient integration patterns across core platforms and digital channels Provide oversight of data flows, system interactions, and service orchestration Design Assurance & Governance Conduct architecture and design reviews , ensuring consistency and quality across delivery teams Perform trade-off analysis and mitigate technical risks across the programme Establish and enforce architecture guardrails, patterns, and best practices Stakeholder Engagement Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across business and technology Facilitate alignment between architecture, delivery teams, vendors, and leadership Communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, business-aligned manner Required Experience & Skills Domain & Industry Experience Extensive experience within insurance or financial services , with strong exposure to claims platforms and processes Proven track record working on large-scale transformation or modernisation programmes Architecture Expertise Experience in Lead, Domain, or Enterprise Architecture roles Strong understanding of end-to-end solution design across complex environments Familiarity with insurance platforms (e.g. Guidewire or similar) highly regarded Technical Capability Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) Experience with microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures Strong understanding of integration patterns, data architecture, and distributed systems Transformation & Delivery Demonstrated ability to lead architecture across multi-vendor, multi-stream programmes Experience navigating legacy system modernisation and COTS implementation Ability to balance strategic thinking with pragmatic delivery outcomes Leadership & Communication Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at executive level Comfortable operating in ambiguous and evolving environments Excellent communication skills, both technical and non-technical Contract Details Initial 12-month engagement , with strong potential for extension High-impact role within a major transformation programme Opportunity to shape the future state of a large-scale insurance ecosystem Why This Role? This is an opportunity to step into a critical leadership role within a complex transformation, where your work will directly influence business outcomes, platform strategy, and long-term architecture direction . You will be instrumental in defining how a modern insurance organisation evolves its claims capability, technology landscape, and delivery model, leaving a lasting impact well beyond the initial engagement. Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Alex Coroneo on 61 0407968070, quoting reference JN -042026-43042. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com
