Solution Architect

Solution Architect – Defined Benefit Pensions | Hybrid | Inside IR35

Sector: Pensions/ Insurance
Location: Hybrid
Contract Length: 6 Months Initial Contract
Rate: Up to £850 per day Inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to support a major pensions transformation programme within a fast-paced insurance environment.
This is a senior architecture role requiring deep expertise in Defined Benefit (DB) pensions administration and proven experience delivering complex end-to-end solutions across pensions and insurance platforms.

You will be responsible for shaping solution architecture across large business portfolios, engaging senior stakeholders, and guiding delivery teams through enterprise-scale transformation initiatives. The role requires a strong consultative mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to design scalable, compliant, and business-aligned solutions.

Essential Experience PLEASE NOTE: Strong pensions experience and deep Defined Benefit (DB) pensions administration knowledge are mandatory requirements for this role. Applications without this experience cannot be considered.

Required Skills & Experience:
5+ years’ experience within Insurance and/or Pensions environments
Deep expertise in Defined Benefit (DB) pensions administration (essential)
Strong experience delivering pensions-related transformation programmes
Experience with Policy Administration Systems
CRM platform experience, ideally Microsoft Dynamics
Strong understanding of cloud technologies including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS
Experience designing integration solutions and microservices architecture
Knowledge of enterprise software and process automation
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience working within consulting or systems integration environments
Ability to produce high-quality architecture documentation, models, and solution designs
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience working across distributed and cross-functional teamsDesirable
Pension Risk Transfer (PRT) experienceWhat You’ll Be Doing
Designing end-to-end architecture solutions for pensions transformation programmes
Aligning business and technology strategies across enterprise platforms
Working closely with senior business and technical stakeholders
Supporting delivery teams throughout the solution lifecycle
Ensuring solutions are scalable, compliant, and operationally effective
Driving best practice architecture standards across the programmeIf you have a strong background in Defined Benefit pensions architecture and are looking to join a high-profile transformation programme, please apply for immediate consideration