Senior Enterprise Architect (Insurance Industry)

About the Role

TechBiz Global is providing recruitment services for a top client seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect with a specialization in the insurance industry. This role is based in Berlin and offers an exciting opportunity for growth in an innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Define target end-to-end architecture in collaboration with prospective insurance customers, guiding them from technical analysis to solution agreement.
• Present architectural concepts and technical roadmaps to C-level stakeholders (CTOs, CIOs, CDOs), acting as a trusted advisor.
• Drive technical transformation within the Customer Delivery organization by standardizing architectural practices, introducing modern cloud and SaaS patterns, and enabling delivery teams.
• Serve as a mentor and technical anchor for Solution Architects and Customer Delivery Managers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Document architectural decisions, requirements, and technical concepts for knowledge sharing.
• Manage technical communication with all internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience as an Enterprise Architect, with several years in the insurance industry or a focused consulting environment.
• Fluent business-level communication in German (C2/native) and English (C1 or higher); French is a plus.
• Comfortable participating in German- and English-speaking C-level discussions.
• Deep understanding of cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP), SaaS delivery models, and modern integration patterns (REST APIs, event-driven architectures, microservices).
• Proven ability to build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Hands-on mindset with attention to technical details.
• Experience with APIs, BPMN, SaaS platforms, AWS technologies, requirements engineering, and the insurance domain is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, ArchiMate) and cloud/architecture certifications is beneficial.
• Experience in dynamic environments and familiarity with agile project management methodologies.
• Consulting experience is a significant advantage.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20-30% within Germany and Switzerland.

Location

• Berlin