Solutions Architect (Hybrid)

The Company

At Utica National Insurance Group, 1,400 employees countrywide take our corporate promise to heart every day: To make people feel secure, appreciated, and respected. Utica National Insurance Group is an AM Best "A" rated $1.5B award-winning, nationally recognized property & casualty insurance carrier. Operating along the Eastern half of the United States, based in our Home Office in Central New York, with Regional Office locations including Boston, NYC, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas.

What will You Do

Are you a visionary in the realm of technology? We're on the hunt for a seasoned Solutions Architect, a true thought leader ready to spearhead transformative initiatives. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape the technological direction of our dynamic team, ensuring that our software modules not only align with but set the industry's leading practices. With a foundation in areas like .net, java, Infrastructure, Cloud Azure, middleware servers API, and IT security, you'll be the beacon guiding both our business and technical teams. If you're driven by innovation and thrive in collaborative environments, this is the challenge you've been waiting for.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide functional application leadership and guidance regarding “leading practices” and the functionality of the software modules through all phases of an implementation.
• Assist with functional design, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping), prototyping, testing, training, and defining support procedures.
• Evaluates internal functions, business development strategies, and IT Processes for improvements.
• Create Enterprise Architecture plans and governance policies that align with the organization’s strategies and goals.
• Document and perform application setups in test and production instances.
• Perform code reviews to ensure adherence to standards and architectural design.
• Assist and drive the development and QA teams by providing technical assistance and direction throughout a change request’s life cycle.
• Help to develop statements of work and/or client proposals.
• Thoroughly review application setup and configuration to obtain sign-off.
• Address and resolve technical issues in a timely manner to ensure project schedule adherence.
• Conforms with all corporate policies and procedures.

What Will You Need

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in IT or Computer Science preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 7 years in the Information technology field, especially in software development. Java development preferred.

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

• Strong background in software development, especially in areas like .net, java, Infrastructure, Cloud Azure, middleware servers API, and IT security.
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced environments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Familiarity with industry-standard software and tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of current IT trends and best practices.
• Experience: Ideally 8-12 years in the field, but not strictly required.

Salary Range: $110,600-$165,000

The final salary to be paid and position within the internal salary range is reflective of the employee’s work experience, their geographic location, education, certification(s), scope and responsibilities in the role, and additional qualifications.

Benefits:

We believe strongly that talented people are core to our success and are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, career advancement and challenging work opportunities. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan for full time employees that include the following:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
• Dental Benefit
• Vision Benefit
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
• Company-Paid Family Leave
• Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
• Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinancing Services
• Care.com Membership with Back-up Care, Senior Solutions
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Matching Gifts program
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Employee Referral Award Program
• Wellness programs

Additional Information:

This position is a full time salaried, exempt (non overtime eligible) position.

Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply now and find out what it’s like to be a part of an amazing team, thrive in an exciting environment and work for a company you can be proud of. Once you complete your application, you can monitor your status in the hiring process by logging into your profile. A representative from our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch regarding any change in your candidacy.