Senior Solutions Architect

Job#: 3016440

Job Description:

Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client. Please apply if interested and qualified. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Position: Senior Solutions Architect

Location: Irving, TX

Duration : Full-time

Rate Range: $150-180k

Position Overview:

A leading property & casualty insurance technology organization is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to drive enterprise cloud architecture strategy and design. This full-time, 100% onsite role sits within a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment and focuses on architecting secure, scalable Azure solutions that power proprietary insurance platforms. The ideal candidate is a visionary technical leader with deep Azure expertise, strong .NET development skills, and experience supporting regulated industries such as insurance or financial services.

Day to Day Responsibilities/typical day look like:

• Architect, design, and implement highly available Azure cloud solutions that support enterprise-grade insurance systems.
• Lead the Azure strategy, governance, and best-practice adoption across the organization.
• Oversee migrations, integrations, and complex deployments within Azure.
• Implement and optimize Azure security controls, ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
• Build Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates or Terraform.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps.
• Guide teams on microservices architecture and modern development patterns.
• Collaborate closely with business leaders, developers, and operations teams to align architecture with strategic objectives.
• Continuously analyze and optimize cloud performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Provide leadership during architecture workshops, planning sessions, and innovation initiatives.

Selling Points for Candidates:

• High-impact leadership role shaping cloud strategy for a growing insurance-tech innovator.
• Work onsite with a tight-knit, collaborative technical team that values innovation and autonomy.
• Competitive compensation package including base salary up to $180K and performance bonuses.
• Strong emphasis on career development, mentorship, and advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, paid holidays, and more.
• Ability to build enterprise solutions powering proprietary platforms in the P&C insurance sector.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of IT architecture experience, with 5+ years focused on cloud solutions.
• Deep expertise architecting solutions in Microsoft Azure.
• Experience delivering technology solutions in insurance or financial services (regulatory environment familiarity).
• Strong experience designing and managing microservices architectures.
• Proficiency in SDLC methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Strong development foundation in C#/.NET, plus web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, and XML.
• Hands-on CI/CD, release management, and automation experience with Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with Azure ARM, Terraform, PowerShell for Azure, Node.js, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with data tools such as Power BI, Azure Machine Learning, and Azure Data Factory.

Plusses:

• Previous experience supporting proprietary software platforms.
• Background working directly with product teams in insurance technology.
• Experience designing cloud solutions that balance performance, cost, and compliance.
• Exposure to frontend frameworks like Vue.js or React.js.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional workshops and architecture reviews.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.