Lead Solution Architect - Insurance, Azure DevOps, Cosmos Up to £1000 per day (Inside IR35) London / South (Hybrid - 1/2 days per week onsite) 6 Months initial My client is an instantly recognisable Insurance firm who urgently require a high calibre Lead Solution Architect with excellent leadership, coaching and mentoring skills, along with a strong technical background covering Azure, Azure DevOps, Terraform (IaC), Cosmos / SQL Server / Oracle / Snowflake, .Net web applications and an understanding of DevSecOps ways of working. Key Requirements: • Proven experience as a Lead Solution Architect, with demonstrable experience in the Industry • Excellent leadership, coaching and mentoring skills • Strong technical background with strong knowledge of the Automation of repeatable processes using a variety of tools including Azure DevOps • Previous experience of managing large, complex Programmes of work across multiple delivery teams with varying technologies in addition to managing resources • Strong knowledge of topics such as Insurance Products, Claims and Settlements etc • Event Driven Architectures / Microservices experience, spanning Databases (SQL Server / Oracle / Snowflake / Cosmos - preferred), Cloud (Azure / GCP / Terraform / ARM), rule engines (InRule) and .NET web applications / services • Ability to dive into code, understand the code, and make recommendations / changes to resolve subsequent issues • Good understanding of common security vulnerabilities, including DevSecOps ways of working (CheckMarx would be ideal) • Ability to create and present HLDs as well as LLDs • Capability to hold and navigate detailed technical conversations across the full stack of engineering (data, integration, middleware, front end) and infrastructure including "on-prem" and modern cloud (Azure / GCP) technologies • Flexible approach to hybrid working • Exceptional communication skills and style Nice to have: • Immediate availability • Experience of working within Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies • Awareness of industry best practice and new and upcoming technology trends • Experience of working in a matrix managed environment, with mixed teams including outsourced suppliers / 3rd parties / vendors • Strong understanding of Terraform (IaC) If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk