Principal Enterprise Architect
The Mutual Group, Boston, MA, United States
Job Description
We are seeking a Principal Enterprise Architect
to define and lead the modernization and scaling of our Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance technology ecosystem. This technology leadership role is accountable for establishing the future‑state architectural vision for our COTS platforms, custom applications, integration / API management, and other cloud platforms, delivering multi‑tenant, AI‑enabled insurance solutions that support our multi‑member business strategy.
The ideal candidate thrives in complex, fast‑paced environments and excels at aligning architectural strategy with business objectives. They are passionate about innovation, modernization, and designing resilient, secure, and cloud‑native insurance solutions.
Department Information Technology
Work Arrangement
Employees who live within 30 miles of the TMG home office are expected to follow a hybrid or in‑office schedule. The initial training period may require additional in‑office days.
Accountabilities
Platforms / Applications Architecture Leadership
Define And Lead The Applications Architecture Vision, Including
Establishing what “best‑in‑class” insurance SaaS/PaaS solutions look like
Designing the target‑state multi‑tenant insurance platform architecture
Defining how AI can accelerate the development of core insurance solutions
Shaping how multiple insurance companies experience and consume our products
Enabling scalable integration models for agencies and insurance carriers
Establishing extensibility patterns for developers to build and enhance the platform
Designing highly available, secure, and cost‑efficient architecture
Technology Modernization & Innovation
Architect and design scalable, secure, cloud‑native solutions leveraging AWS and Azure to support core insurance systems, including Policy Administration, Billing & Payments, Claims, Digital Portals, Integration & API Management
Define modern cloud application patterns, including Multi‑tenant and Microservices architectures, Containerization strategies (Kubernetes, Docker), Serverless computing, Hybrid and multi‑cloud models
Drive enterprise‑wide adoption of: Cloud‑native SaaS/PaaS services, API gateways and event‑driven architectures, DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Establish scalable and secure patterns for: Custom application development, Application integration, Data management, Multi‑cloud orchestration etc.
Ensure architecture standards, principles, and best practices are consistently applied across the technology landscape
Lead modernization initiatives, platform rationalization efforts, and enterprise‑wide digital transformation programs
Strategic Leadership
Develop forward‑looking enterprise architecture strategies with a 3–5 year horizon
Incorporate diverse perspectives into balanced and practical technology strategies
Continuously seek opportunities to improve systems, products, platforms, and enterprise capabilities
Stay current with industry trends and contribute thought leadership through research and white papers
Collaboration & Advisory
Partner closely with engineering, business, and infrastructure leaders to deliver enterprise‑grade solutions
Mentor and elevate solution architects, developers, and engineers, strengthening architectural maturity
Serve as a trusted advisor on cloud adoption, modernization, and transformation initiatives
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in IT architecture, with significant focus on insurance core systems and cloud platforms
5+ years architecting and delivering highly available, custom cloud‑native applications
3+ years of experience designing and implementing multi‑tenant and white‑labeled architectures
Strong expertise in: Microservices architecture, API management, Event‑driven design, DevOps and CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Strong knowledge of security, privacy, and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) within cloud and insurance domains
Deep understanding of enterprise integration patterns, data architecture, workflow orchestration, and business process modeling
Demonstrated ability to design pragmatic solutions to complex cloud transformation and modernization challenges
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and influencing skills across technical and business stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
AWS or Azure Architect certifications strongly preferred
Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $160,000 – $210,000 annual base salary depending on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
Benefits
Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members
401(k) retirement plan that includes a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary
Free basic life and AD&D, long‑term disability and short‑term disability insurance
Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs
Wellness incentives
Generous time off program that includes personal, holiday and volunteer paid time off
Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions
Educational assistance
Equal Opportunity Employer The Mutual Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Your Rights Under USERRA
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact
Talent@themutualgroup.com .
Employment Verification The Mutual Group participates in the
E‑Verify
program and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You are protected from employment discrimination based on your citizenship status and national origin.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
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to define and lead the modernization and scaling of our Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance technology ecosystem. This technology leadership role is accountable for establishing the future‑state architectural vision for our COTS platforms, custom applications, integration / API management, and other cloud platforms, delivering multi‑tenant, AI‑enabled insurance solutions that support our multi‑member business strategy.
The ideal candidate thrives in complex, fast‑paced environments and excels at aligning architectural strategy with business objectives. They are passionate about innovation, modernization, and designing resilient, secure, and cloud‑native insurance solutions.
Department Information Technology
Work Arrangement
Employees who live within 30 miles of the TMG home office are expected to follow a hybrid or in‑office schedule. The initial training period may require additional in‑office days.
Accountabilities
Platforms / Applications Architecture Leadership
Define And Lead The Applications Architecture Vision, Including
Establishing what “best‑in‑class” insurance SaaS/PaaS solutions look like
Designing the target‑state multi‑tenant insurance platform architecture
Defining how AI can accelerate the development of core insurance solutions
Shaping how multiple insurance companies experience and consume our products
Enabling scalable integration models for agencies and insurance carriers
Establishing extensibility patterns for developers to build and enhance the platform
Designing highly available, secure, and cost‑efficient architecture
Technology Modernization & Innovation
Architect and design scalable, secure, cloud‑native solutions leveraging AWS and Azure to support core insurance systems, including Policy Administration, Billing & Payments, Claims, Digital Portals, Integration & API Management
Define modern cloud application patterns, including Multi‑tenant and Microservices architectures, Containerization strategies (Kubernetes, Docker), Serverless computing, Hybrid and multi‑cloud models
Drive enterprise‑wide adoption of: Cloud‑native SaaS/PaaS services, API gateways and event‑driven architectures, DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Establish scalable and secure patterns for: Custom application development, Application integration, Data management, Multi‑cloud orchestration etc.
Ensure architecture standards, principles, and best practices are consistently applied across the technology landscape
Lead modernization initiatives, platform rationalization efforts, and enterprise‑wide digital transformation programs
Strategic Leadership
Develop forward‑looking enterprise architecture strategies with a 3–5 year horizon
Incorporate diverse perspectives into balanced and practical technology strategies
Continuously seek opportunities to improve systems, products, platforms, and enterprise capabilities
Stay current with industry trends and contribute thought leadership through research and white papers
Collaboration & Advisory
Partner closely with engineering, business, and infrastructure leaders to deliver enterprise‑grade solutions
Mentor and elevate solution architects, developers, and engineers, strengthening architectural maturity
Serve as a trusted advisor on cloud adoption, modernization, and transformation initiatives
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in IT architecture, with significant focus on insurance core systems and cloud platforms
5+ years architecting and delivering highly available, custom cloud‑native applications
3+ years of experience designing and implementing multi‑tenant and white‑labeled architectures
Strong expertise in: Microservices architecture, API management, Event‑driven design, DevOps and CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Strong knowledge of security, privacy, and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) within cloud and insurance domains
Deep understanding of enterprise integration patterns, data architecture, workflow orchestration, and business process modeling
Demonstrated ability to design pragmatic solutions to complex cloud transformation and modernization challenges
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and influencing skills across technical and business stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
AWS or Azure Architect certifications strongly preferred
Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $160,000 – $210,000 annual base salary depending on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
Benefits
Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members
401(k) retirement plan that includes a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary
Free basic life and AD&D, long‑term disability and short‑term disability insurance
Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs
Wellness incentives
Generous time off program that includes personal, holiday and volunteer paid time off
Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions
Educational assistance
Equal Opportunity Employer The Mutual Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Your Rights Under USERRA
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact
Talent@themutualgroup.com .
Employment Verification The Mutual Group participates in the
E‑Verify
program and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You are protected from employment discrimination based on your citizenship status and national origin.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
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