Application Integration

Job titleApplication Integration EngineerOverview of Role / Role PurposeApplication Integration Engineer has end to end accountability for integration of new and migrating applications, architecture and design of UK GTS. The Application Integration Engineer is required to maintain the integrity of the Global Technology Services and International Brokerage IT architecture by ensuring all proposed Business/IT Change Projects comply with the overall architectural blueprint. The role will Lead on IT Architecture & Solutions Design to define and govern the implementation of IT solutions that reflect business requirements and are aligned to the International Brokerage Business and Global Technology Services Strategy to enable business capability and reduce/manage the overall technical design debt. The Application Integration Engineer will be expected to work effectively with key business stakeholders and the IT team, providing advice, communicating key decisions and ensuring IT solutions adhere to appropriate architecture standards.Core ResponsibilitiesTaking overall Architecture, Design leadership & accountability across all Business and IT change projects to validate the design and implementation based on the Global Technology Services Strategy and International Brokerage architectural standards and guidelines.Applying strong governance to ensure that the delivered solution is compliant with its original design and associated decisionsWrite and support technical proposals and RFP responses.Lead, define technical strategy and key deliverables through the project phase.Reduce Global Technology Services and International Brokerage technical design debtResolve and when appropriate escalate Key Design Decisions to ensure the development of cost effective, operable and robust systemsWorking closely with Infrastructure engineering teams and Information Management teams to ensure systems changes are clearly understood and aligned across IT applicationsEnsuring that Applications are documented with High and low level designs, build documentation, Appication handover and DR documentation.Providing technical advice and support to Business, IT and 3rd Party partners in matters related to Application Integration to ensure that developments meet required standardsOffer technology insight to latest technology trends to help deliver new and innovative IT solutions to the Arthur J. Gallagher businessContribute to the development and maintenance of the Internation Brokerage IT StrategyKey Skills and ExperienceExcellent analysis and problem-solving skillsComprehensive knowledge of industry standard Architecture framework(s)Deep Architecture/technology domain expertiseStrong interpersonal skillsAbility to develop effective working relationships with stakeholdersFull understanding of Software Delivery Lifecycle and different development methodologiesKnowledge and practical experience of working with the latest infrastructure technologiesInsurance industry expertise (including insurance technologies and vendors)Experience in architecting and implementing Microsoft Products.Track record of solution costing, including technology product and licencingGood understanding of architectural concepts, methodologies and mapping approachesTrack record of applying architecture principles that affect changes to a business environmentExcellent communication skills, both oral and written, enabling the presentation of complex technical solutions.Experience in working with and defining delivery methodologiesPositive and constructive attitude in all work-related mattersHand-on technical capabilityTime management skillsStakeholder Management and influencing skillsExperience of working in multi-disciplinary teams with designers and developersEducation / QualificationsIdeally educated to degree level or equivalentTOGAF (or equivalent Architecture related) Certified preferred