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Senior Bureau Messaging Integration Architect

London, Greater London, South East, England
£90000 - £110000 per annum
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Senior Integration Architect London | Hybrid

Arthur is supporting a global insurance organisation in the appointment of a Senior Integration Architect to join a growing architecture function at an exciting stage of technology transformation.
This opportunity will suit an experienced architect who enjoys solving complex integration challenges, influencing technology strategy and working across a broad range of business and technology stakeholders.
You'll play a key role in designing the future integration landscape, ensuring systems and partners can communicate securely, efficiently and at scale across underwriting, claims, finance and operational functions.

The Role As Senior Integration Architect, you will:
  • Define and evolve enterprise integration strategy and architecture.
  • Design secure and scalable integrations across a diverse technology ecosystem.
  • Establish integration frameworks, governance standards and architectural patterns.
  • Provide technical leadership across programmes and business-critical initiatives.
  • Partner with senior stakeholders across technology, data, security and the wider business.
  • Support connectivity with external partners, service providers and market platforms.
  • Drive improvements in resilience, operational efficiency and system interoperability.
  • Identify opportunities to modernise legacy integrations and reduce technical debt.
What We're Looking For We're interested in speaking with experienced architects who can demonstrate:
  • A strong background in Integration Architecture, Enterprise Architecture or Solution Architecture.
  • Experience delivering enterprise-scale integrations across complex environments.
  • Expertise in API, messaging, event-driven and hybrid integration models.
  • Strong understanding of cloud-based integration technologies.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on solution design.
Technology Exposure Experience across a combination of the following would be beneficial:
  • Azure Integration Services
  • MuleSoft
  • Boomi
  • IBM MQ
  • Kafka
  • REST / SOAP
  • XML / JSON
  • Managed File Transfer solutions
Highly Desirable
  • London Market or broader insurance sector experience.
  • Lloyd's market knowledge.
  • ACORD standards.
  • TOGAF or similar architecture methodologies.
  • Cloud or integration certifications.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
  • Strategic architecture role with enterprise-wide impact.
  • Significant technology investment and transformation roadmap.
  • Collaborative and supportive environment.
  • Flexible hybrid working model.
  • Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.
  • Clear opportunities for long-term progression.
If you're an experienced Integration Architect looking for your next challenge, we'd be pleased to discuss this opportunity with you confidentially.
Apply now or contact Arthur Recruitment for further information.

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