Senior Strategic Solutions Architect at Sureify

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Who We Are</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Sureify’s mission is to modernize the life insurance and annuity industry by helping carriers acquire, service, and engage their customers through any distribution channel. Sureify’s products empower life insurance carriers, agents, employees, and customers to have the digital experiences employees and consumers have come to expect in the rapidly advancing tech climate.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Role Overview</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Senior Strategic Solutions Architect serves as the technical and architectural leader for client programs, ensuring that solutions align not only with immediate implementation goals but with the carrier’s broader enterprise architecture, digital strategy, and operational ecosystem.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">This role requires a professional who has firsthand experience navigating the complexity of life insurance &amp; annuity technology environments, including legacy systems, policy administration platforms, distribution channels, and enterprise data architecture. The ideal candidate understands how architectural decisions ripple across systems, carrier business processes, and long-term transformation initiatives.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">You will act as a trusted advisor to carrier technology and business leadership, helping them evaluate architectural tradeoffs, integration strategies, and modernization pathways while ensuring successful delivery of Sureify implementations.</span></p> <h1><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></h1> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Enterprise &amp; Program Architecture Leadership</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Help support the architectural strategy for implementations, ensuring alignment with the client’s enterprise architecture, digital initiatives, and long-term modernization roadmap.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Evaluate how Sureify product/s integrate with policy administration systems, distribution platforms, CRM, data platforms, and legacy carrier infrastructure.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provide guidance on architectural tradeoffs, integration patterns, and platform adoption strategies across complex client environments.</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Strategic Client Advisory</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Serve as a trusted technical advisor to client executives, enterprise architects, business partners, and technology leaders.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Translate complex business objectives and operational constraints into scalable architectural solutions.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Guide clients through key decisions regarding platform architecture, integration strategy, data flows, and system dependencies.</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Cross-System Integration Strategy</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Define and oversee integration architectures that connect Sureify product/s with policy administration systems, underwriting platforms, distribution systems, and enterprise data services.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Anticipate and mitigate architectural risks created by legacy technology constraints, fragmented systems, and evolving carrier technology landscapes.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ensure that integration designs support scalability, performance, and long-term maintainability.</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Program-Level Delivery Oversight</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provide architectural leadership across large-scale transformation programs, ensuring that technical decisions support both delivery success and long-term client value.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Partner with Delivery teams to ensure that architectural designs are practical, executable, and aligned with project constraints.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Identify program-level risks, bottlenecks, and technical dependencies that could impact implementation outcomes.</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Solution Architecture</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lead technical discovery and due diligence to understand client environments, architecture constraints, and transformation objectives.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Develop solution architectures that balance client needs, product capabilities, and implementation feasibility.</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Industry Insight &amp; Best Practices</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Apply deep understanding of insurance and annuity carrier technology ecosystems, including policy administration systems, digital platforms, and enterprise data environments.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bring industry experience to help clients evaluate modernization approaches, platform adoption strategies, and architectural best practices.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Contribute insights that help Sureify refine repeatable solution patterns and implementation frameworks.</span></li> </ul> <h1><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></h1> <h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Experience</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">10+ years of experience in enterprise software architecture, technical consulting, or large-scale platform implementations.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Proven experience designing and delivering complex integrated solutions across multiple enterprise systems.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience working directly with client executives, enterprise architects, and cross-functional delivery teams in large technology transformation programs.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Prior experience with SaaS platforms or enterprise software implementations in regulated industries is strongly preferred.</span></li> </ul> <h1><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Technical Expertise</strong></span></h1> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong understanding of enterprise architecture and system integration patterns.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience designing architectures that integrate with:</span></li> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">policy administration systems</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">CRM platforms</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">distribution or agent management systems</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">enterprise data platforms</span></li> </ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Familiarity with API-driven architectures, event-based integrations, and modern cloud-based SaaS platforms.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to evaluate complex system environments and design scalable, maintainable solution architectures.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Working knowledge of data architecture concepts and enterprise data flows.</span></li> </ul> <h1><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Industry Experience</strong></span></h1> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Deep familiarity with life insurance and annuity carrier technology ecosystems strongly preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience working with policy administration platforms, distribution systems, or customer engagement platforms.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Understanding of carrier operational processes, including policy lifecycle, distribution management, and customer servicing.</span></li> </ul> <h1><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Core Competencies</strong></span></h1> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear architectural strategies and implementation plans.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to influence architectural decisions across client organizations and cross-functional teams.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and competing priorities.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.</span></li> </ul> <h1><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Collaboration &amp; Working Model</strong></span></h1> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Partner closely with Sureify Delivery, Product, and Engineering teams to ensure successful client implementations.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Work collaboratively with client architects, technical teams, and system integrators throughout the implementation lifecycle.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Participate in solution discovery, implementation planning, and architectural governance for large enterprise programs.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Travel to client sites periodically to support workshops, architecture reviews, and strategic planning sessions.</span></li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Base annual salary</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$175,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$205,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div class="WaaZC"> <div class="RJPOee EIJn2"> <div class="rPeykc" data-hveid="CAIQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwiX3uT96-aKAxVAlu4BHecOHuYQo_EKegQIAhAB"> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Our Guiding Principles</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Our products are for nothing if their creators are not fulfilled in their work. We want our employees to flourish at Sureify. We do not fawn over status or titles, instead, we honor effort and intelligence. The best idea wins no matter which colleague proposed it. We do not shortcut our mission with overblown claims or false promises. Sticking to the truth is both a strategy and a principle for us.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sureify is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. 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