Expert Software Architect at iPipeline

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Architecture, System Design, Cloud-Native Architecture, Domain-Driven Design, Event-Based Design, Technical Strategy, System Integration, Architecture Governance, Risk Mitigation, Mentorship, Scalability, Security, Maintainability, Enterprise Integration Standards, Technical Leadership

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview As a global market leader, iPipeline combines technology, innovation, and expertise to deliver ground-breaking, award-winning software solutions that transform the life insurance, financial services, and protection industries. With one of the industry’s largest data sets, we help advisors/advisers and agents to transform paper and manual operations into a secure, seamless digital experience – from proposal to commission– so they can help better secure the financial futures of their clients. At iPipeline, you’ll play a major role in helping us to provide best-in-class, transformative solutions. We’re passionate, creative, and innovative, and together as a team, we continually strive to advance, accelerate, and expand the reach of our technology. We value different perspectives and are committed to creating an environment that embraces diverse backgrounds and fosters inclusion. We’re proud that we’ve been recognized as a repeat winner of various industry awards, demonstrating our excellence and highlighting us as a top workplace in both the US and the UK. We believe that the culture we’ve built for our nearly 900 employees around the word is exceptional -- and we’ve created a place where our employees love to come to work, every single day. Come join our team! About iPipeline Founded in 1995, iPipeline operates as a business unit of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP), a constituent of the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500®, and Fortune 1000® indices. iPipeline is a leading global provider of comprehensive and integrated digital solutions for the life insurance and financial services industries in North America, and life insurance and pensions industries in the UK. We couple one of the most expansive digital and automated platforms with one of the industry’s largest data libraries to accelerate, automate, and simplify various applications, processes, and workflows – from quote to commission – with seamless integration. Our vision is to help everyone achieve lasting financial security by delivering innovative solutions that connect, simplify, and transform the industry. iPipeline is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religious creed, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, and/or protected veteran status. We are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees. This is an office-based position. Responsibilities The Expert Software Architect leads the design of complex, high-impact software systems, creating scalable, secure architectures that align with business strategy and technology roadmaps. This role shapes architectural decisions across multiple teams and systems, ensuring technical consistency and long-term platform sustainability. Serving as a senior technical authority, the Expert Software Architect drives the adoption of proven architectural patterns, evaluates emerging technologies, and provides deep technical guidance for mission-critical platforms within the insurance and wealth management domain. Architecture Leadership Lead the design of scalable, high-performing architectures across complex systems or multiple products. Define enterprise-aligned architectural patterns, models, and integration standards. Ensure architecture aligns with strategic business objectives and modernization goals. Technical Strategy & Execution Translate technical strategy into actionable architectural frameworks and delivery roadmaps. Guide teams through architectural decision-making and complex design trade-offs. Balance performance, security, scalability, and maintainability across platforms. System Integration & Interoperability Architect robust and secure integrations across cloud-native and legacy environments. Apply domain-driven and event-based design approaches as appropriate. Ensure systems interoperate effectively across domains and services. Governance, Risk & Quality Participate in or lead architecture governance and review processes. Identify architectural risks and guide mitigation strategies. Ensure systems meet regulatory, security, and compliance requirements. Mentorship & Technical Leadership Mentor developers and early-career architects on architectural principles and best practices. Promote consistency, reuse, and engineering excellence across teams. Act as a trusted technical advisor to product, engineering, and delivery leaders. Scope, Impact, and Influence Scope: Leads architecture for complex systems integrating multiple domains and technologies. Scale: Operates across platforms and teams, often bridging legacy and cloud-native environments. Impact: Shapes technical direction and architectural consistency across releases and initiatives. Influence: Influences architectural decisions across departments and contributes to internal standards. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (or international equivalent). Clear evidence of progressively responsible experience in software architecture or engineering roles. Professional certifications (e.g., Azure/AWS Architect, TOGAF, SAFe Architect) preferred. Benefits We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth, Pension plan with company-matched contributions, generous time off and flexible work/life balance, an employee wellness program, and an awards and recognition program – all in a creative, fast-growing, and innovative company.

Responsibilities

The Expert Software Architect leads the design of scalable, secure, and high-impact software systems aligned with business strategy. This role involves driving architectural decisions, establishing integration standards, and providing technical guidance for mission-critical platforms.