Senior Cloud Solution Architect

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.

If you have experience in building Azure and AWS cloud solutions and interface with vendors and the enterprise architecture community to support the design of compliant solutions which meet business needs.

Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Senior Cloud Solution Architect to work with other Solution and Enterprise Architects to align on multi-cloud architecture vision. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Architecture, you will partner with other Architects, Business System Analysts, Product Owners and other stakeholders to translate the functional and non-functional requirements into reusable architecture building blocks.

You will document the required architecture artifacts, present architecture solutions in Architecture Review workshops.

This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Zurich Canada uses artificial intelligence–enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including the initial review and screening of applications. Artificial intelligence is not the sole basis for candidate shortlisting or selection. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by qualified hiring professionals.

Zurich follows a hybrid work model requiring three days per week of in-person presence, which may include time in the office or market-facing engagements.

What you will do

• Author and own comprehensive end-to-end cloud solutions for complex insurance projects by working closely with business stakeholders and technology leaders. Ensure all solutions are fully aligned with enterprise architecture, adhere to technology standards, follow industry best practices, and comply with regulatory requirements.

• Harvest reusable building blocks for reuse on other projects/programs. Support the development of business cases.

• Influence decision making and facilitate teams with multiple stakeholders at all levels in the organization.

• Collaborate with business and technology partners to translate requirements to technical design and act as the lead technical authority on the project.

• Manage multiple priorities and time-critical deliverables and take a leadership role in moving initiatives forward and removing roadblocks.

• Participate in technology evaluations.

Job Qualifications - What you bring to the table

Required:

• 7 or more years of experience in the IT Architecture area in building cloud, digital solutions for mid to high complexity initiatives

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proven ability to tackle complex technical and business challenges through creative and data-driven approaches.

• In-depth knowledge of digital technologies, architecture frameworks, and industry best practices.

• Expert knowledge of cloud engineering and architecture for Azure and AWS.

• Microsoft Certified:
Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• AWS: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Preferred:

• Insurance industry experience and working knowledge of insurance concepts and applications.

• Data science and data analytics experience, including machine learning

• Practical experience with Generative AI tooling, including MCP Server, Git Hub Copilot, and Agentic AI platforms to enhance development efficiency and innovation.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) proficiency in tools that work across Azure and AWS

At Zurich Canada, we are committed to pay equity. We determine compensation based on objective criteria such as skills, experience, and internal equity. The salary range for this position is 95,000 – 145,000. This range reflects the expected pay for the role across Canada and may vary depending on factors like office location, specific responsibilities, and individual qualifications. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable compensation range, but starting salaries…