Architecture Senior Specialist

Architecture Senior Specialist at CNA Insurance

You have a clear vision of where your career can go, and we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.

This role is ideal for professionals who have a solid understanding of technology combined with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and who are ready to grow into enterprise architecture. You’ll work within a Scaled Agile portfolio, applying architectural thinking to real‑world delivery while learning from experienced Directors and Principal Architects. The position offers exposure to strategic initiatives and enterprise‑level design without requiring decades of experience.

Your focus will be on supporting Claims product teams and evaluating Claims vendor solutions, contributing to impactful projects while building your architecture expertise.

• Contribute to the definition of architectural strategy and vision within a defined portfolio, and assist in the design and execution of architectural solutions while ensuring alignment with enterprise principles, standards, and solution intent.
• Collaborate with solution architects, product management, and engineering teams to support solution delivery and ensure architectural clarity throughout the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to the design of conceptual and solution architectures using modern frameworks (e.g., decoupled, event‑based, API‑enabled) under guidance from Directors and Principal Architects.
• Partner with product management, system architects, and developers to translate business needs into aligned technical solutions.
• Support the creation and maintenance of architectural documentation, including application inventories, risk assessments, and technical blueprints.
• Participate in architectural reviews and strategy sessions, escalating complex decisions and ensuring compliance with enterprise standards.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and trends, contributing ideas for adoption and integration into portfolio solutions.
• Ensure architectural work aligns with defined solution intent, reference architectures, and non‑functional requirements (NFRs), seeking guidance when needed.
• Engage in continuous learning through mentorship from Directors and Principal Enterprise Architects, building architectural maturity and systems thinking.
• Contribute to the improvement of architectural practices and processes within the portfolio, fostering a mindset of built‑in quality and incremental value delivery.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates emerging strategic awareness and foundational technical skills, with the ability to contribute meaningfully to architectural discussions and solution design.
• Proficient in agile methodologies (e.g., SAFe) and familiar with enterprise architecture principles and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), with a focus on learning and application.
• Understands the basics of modern architectural frameworks such as decoupled, event‑based, and API‑enabled designs, and contributes to solution architecture under guidance.
• Maintains awareness of current technology and business trends, demonstrating curiosity and initiative in exploring their relevance to portfolio solutions.
• Possesses a basic understanding of business functions and processes, enabling effective collaboration with business and technical stakeholders.
• Communicates effectively and works collaboratively across teams, including business analysts, system architects, and developers, to support architectural clarity.
• Applies structured thinking to solve problems with guidance, escalating complex decisions appropriately and contributing to architectural reviews.
• Actively engages in mentorship and learning opportunities to build architectural maturity, systems thinking, and strategic alignment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Typically 5–7 years of experience in…