Solutions Architect - Digital Experience US

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The Solution Architect is responsible for designing, governing, and evolving end‑to‑end technology solutions that support Digital Experience and the API integration layer in the insurance value chain.  This includes portals and user interfaces that engage both our customers as well as Agent communities.  Hiscox is currently transforming our Digital Experience and this is an opportunity to drive these changes through the US organization and be a part of change that directly affects our customers and business stakeholders. This role partners closely with business leaders, product owners, engineering teams, and third‑party vendors to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, compliant, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise, current UX/CX technologies and patterns, API development experience and a strong insurance domain knowledge and the ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable solution designs.

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  Interact with a range of people, from highly technical software engineers to Senior Executive stakeholders. This means the ability to change their style/approach is essential. Identifying what a particular stakeholder needs to know or is concerned about is critical to ensuring that projects address the major stakeholder concerns on an on-going basis.

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  Take ownership of the overall architecture strategy/design for a complex program of work and communicate it to all members of a project team. Technical, architectural, functional and impact and risk elements of the design need to be conveyed to technical and non-technical members. Presenting options, risks, recommendations in a language and a way that shows understanding and technical leadership is essential.

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  Document and develop architectural artifacts include As-Is Architecture, Transformation Architecture and End-State or To-Be Architecture.  Defend these solutions in front of a local and enterprise Architecture Review Board.

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  Work closely with technical and business teams to confirm architecture artifacts match current implementations as well as understand how changes affect current and future implementations.

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  Interact with business domain experts and therefore must be comfortable acquiring and using business domain language and knowledge to convey concepts and recommendations.

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  Engage with and assist technical teams in delivering the Solution. From understanding testing requirements to being involved with the development of solution using a variety of technologies including AI and current UX/CX tooling.

At Hiscox our spirit is in Challenging Convention and everything we do is guided by our Values.

• Competitive salary and bonus (based on personal & company performance) 

• 401(k) with competitive company matching 

• Comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental and FSA plans (medical, limited purpose, and dependent care)  

• Company paid group term life, short- term disability and long-term disability coverage 

• 24 Paid time off days, 2 Hiscox Days, 10 paid holidays, and ability to purchase 5 PTO days 

• Paid parental leave 

• 4 week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service 

• Financial Adoption Assistance and Medical Travel Reimbursement Programs 

• Annual reimbursement up to $600 for health club membership or fees associated with any fitness program 

• Company paid subscription to Headspace to support employees’ mental health and wellbeing 

• Recipient of 2024 Cigna’s Well-Being Award for having a best-in-class health and wellness program 

• Dynamic, creative and values-driven culture 

• Modern and open office spaces, complimentary drinks 

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment

Hiscox USA underwrites small- to mid-market commercial risks through brokers, other insurers and distribution partners and directly to businesses. In 2026, gross written premiums for the segment will represent over $1bn. Circa 50% of the portfolio comprises small commercial business sold either online or through intermediaries, and the remaining 50% represents traditionally traded business intermediated through broking partners including Professions, Crisis Management and Specialist lines such as Media & Entertainment. Hiscox USA has built the digital business since 2010 through ongoing investment in the brand, technology and operational capabilities. The business has pursued an omni-channel approach since inception, and so are less constrained by the channel conflict which affects some competitors. Customers have a choice of buying policies online end-to-end, by connecting with a Hiscox agent over the telephone, or alternatively through a third-party broker or insurance carrier partner. The business follows an ‘all roads lead to Hiscox’ philosophy, ensuring it is available to do business with target customers whichever way they choose.  

Work with amazing people and be part of a unique culture