Solutions Architect

Title: Solutions Architect

Reporting to: Head of IT & Strategy, Information Security Officer

Location: Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2

Contract: Permanent

Working Model: Hybrid Working Model (two days in the office, three days working remotely in Ireland on a weekly basis. Flexibility to work additional days in the office will be required depending on business demands).

• Kindly note we do not offer visas or sponsorship for this role. You must have the right to work in Ireland and provide a valid Visa to be considered for this role.
  
  

About IPB:

Founded in 1926, we are the leading insurer of Ireland's public sector for the past 100 years. As Irelands only indigenous mutual insurer, we exist to protect and safeguard the interests of our Members, consisting of all 31 Local Authorities, 16 Education and Training Boards, the HSE, LDA and Regional Assemblies. In doing so, we play an important role in supporting our Members in serving the needs of their local communities across the length and breadth of Ireland.

Our purpose is as relevant today as it was when we were founded. We have maintained this purpose by attracting the very best talent to meet the evolving needs of our Members and customers.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Head of IT & Strategy, Information Security Officer, the Solutions Architect will provide senior leadership in the design and delivery of end-to-end solutions across IPB's core enterprise applications and data platforms. The role will lead the Systems Change and Analytics function and act as a key partner to IPB's Change Function, helping shape major business transformation initiatives from concept through to delivery. Working across business and technology teams, the Solutions Architect will translate strategic business change into scalable, secure and well-architected solutions aligned to IPB's target architecture, cloud roadmap and long-term technology strategy. In addition, the role will support the ongoing evolution of IPB's application and data landscape, ensuring enterprise platforms continue to meet business needs while contributing to the organisation's long-term technology strategy.

To be successful in the role you will be accountable for:

Business Transformation & Change

• Partner with the Change Function, business stakeholders and technology teams to shape major business and technology transformation initiatives.
• Provide architectural leadership during the early stages of change initiatives, ensuring business requirements, process impacts, data needs and technical dependencies are understood.
• Translate strategic business objectives into practical solution options, roadmap recommendations and delivery approaches.
• Act as a key bridge between business change, technology delivery, enterprise architecture and operational teams.
  
  

Solution Architecture & Technology Leadership

• Act as the design authority for significant business and technology initiatives, ensuring solutions align to enterprise standards, security requirements and long-term strategic objectives.
• Define end-to-end solution architectures across core enterprise applications, data platforms and business domains.
• Translate business requirements into solution designs and implementation roadmaps aligned to enterprise standards and technology strategy.
• Lead architecture assessments, impact analysis and solution governance activities to support secure, scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of application and data platform roadmaps.
  
  

Enterprise Applications & Systems Change

• Provide technical leadership across core enterprise applications, data platforms and reporting environments.
• Lead and manage the Systems Change and Analytics function, ensuring the successful delivery of system enhancements and reporting solutions.
• Support change initiatives through feasibility assessments, impact analysis and solution design activities.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, third-party vendors and technical teams to deliver business-aligned solutions.
  
  

Data & Analytics

• Own the ongoing development of the organisation's data warehouse, analytics and management information platforms.
• Promote data quality, governance and stewardship across the organisation.
• Support the effective use of data and analytics to enable informed business decision-making.
• Lead and develop the Systems Change and Analytics team to deliver quality data and reporting outputs.
  
  

Leadership, Governance & Delivery

• Lead, mentor and develop team members within the Systems Change and Analytics function.
• Contribute to IT strategy, governance and planning activities.
• Manage project activities from initiation through to completion across multiple initiatives.
• Promote best practice in system change, analytics, innovation and technology enablement.
  
  

What we're looking for:

• A degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience as a Solutions Architect shaping end-to-end solutions within organisations undergoing significant business and technology transformation
• Experience partnering with business change, transformation or project delivery functions to define solution options, architecture roadmaps and implementation approaches.
• Experience across enterprise applications, data platforms, systems change and business analysis.
• A strong track record of project delivery and business impact.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies, including Dynamics 365, Business Central, Power Platform and Azure-based data and analytics services.
• Experience with modern software delivery approaches, including DevOps and low-code/no-code platforms.
• Experience developing application and data roadmaps aligned to business strategy.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and people management skills.
• Knowledge of technical, regulatory and operational requirements within financial services or insurance environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  
  

What you'll get:

• A senior leadership role shaping the future direction of IPB's application and data landscape.
• The opportunity to lead solution architecture, systems change and analytics activities across the organisation.
• Exposure to strategic technology initiatives, cloud-enabled solutions and enterprise platforms.
• The opportunity to work closely with business, technology and change stakeholders across the organisation.
• A leadership role with responsibility for developing and mentoring a team within the IT function.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to IPB's technology strategy, innovation agenda and long-term business objectives.
  
  

We offer you a culture that is underpinned and supported by our values and behaviours of 'Passionate', 'Service Driven', 'Respectful', 'Trustworthy' and 'Collaborative'. These values underpin how we interact with each other across everything that we do. They guide our thinking, decisions, and actions, creating a truly unique place to work. Every employee is responsible for the creation of our culture which focuses on creating a psychologically safe 'Speak Up' environment, promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and enhancing our journey in employee engagement and sustained performance improvement.

Lots of benefits including:

• Competitive Salary.
• Discretionary Bonus.
• Health Allowance for employees and dependents where applicable.
• Holidays - 25 days annual leave plus the option to purchase more.
• 10 public holidays plus 2 additional company days.
• Generous Pension Scheme.
• A suite of family leave policies.
• Life assurance cover.
• Income Protection Insurance.
• Discounted Home and Car Insurance.
• Learning and Development Opportunities.
• Exam and Study Leave.
• Easy access to our Employee Assistance Programme and suite of Employee Wellness Initiatives including annual Flu vaccine.
• Complimentary lunch and coffee
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• Active Sports and Social Club.
  
  

IPB is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or membership of the Traveller community. We bring out the best in each other.

IPB is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work.

IPB is dedicated to Sustainability and safeguarding your future. We focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance commitments, and invite you to join us in creating a better world for generations to come.

Individuals who are interested in applying for a job opportunity in IPB can request reasonable accommodations to be made throughout the recruitment process.

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If this sounds like you:

Apply if you think we're a good match for you and you believe in our values. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are.

Interviews:

Interviews will be conducted in-person, in addition to virtually where required.