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.

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.

• Author and own comprehensive end‑to‑end cloud solutions for complex insurance projects by working closely with business stakeholders and technology leaders.
• Harvest reusable building blocks for reuse on other projects/programs and 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 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.

• 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 Certified Solutions Architect – Associate.

• 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.

The salary range for this position is 95,000 – 145,000 CAD. This range reflects the expected pay for the role across Canada and may vary based on office location, specific responsibilities, and individual qualifications.

• We are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DIEB).
• We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued.
• We care about our employees’ well‑being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs.
• We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. All employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year.
• We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture, including Insurance Business Canada’s 5‑Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award.

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.