Enterprise Architect

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Job DescriptionWe are seeking an Expert Enterprise Architect who can bridge technology solutions and business objectives, offering Architecture as a Service to engineering and business teams across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in Application Architecture, a strong business acumen, and the ability to lead the organization through ambiguity with pragmatic and innovative architecture guidance.About Allstate Enterprise Architecture (EA) Team:Allstate's Enterprise Architecture team is at the forefront of technology transformation, enabling business and engineering teams to achieve strategic objectives. Our team is pivoting to a more hands-on operating model, focusing on developing proof-of-concepts (POCs) and reference implementations, particularly in the area of emerging technologies such as AI/GenAI.Key Responsibilities:Enterprise Architecture Leadership:Provide hands-on architecture guidance and direction to engineering and business teams, especially when navigating new or ambiguous technological landscapes.Develop and deliver enterprise-level reference architectures, patterns, and frameworks for emerging technologies, with a strong emphasis on AI/GenAI.Own and execute the creation of POCs and reference implementations to validate new technologies and approaches.Strategic Technology Guidance:Translate complex business objectives into practical technology solutions and architecture roadmaps.Assess, recommend, and champion innovative technologies and practices that drive business value and accelerate strategic initiatives.Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, engineering, and business partners.Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:Foster effective partnerships with engineering, product, and business teams to drive adoption of architecture guidance and standards.Facilitate workshops, design sessions, and architectural reviews to ensure alignment and clarity in technology direction.Governance & Best Practices:Define and promote architecture governance processes, ensuring compliance with enterprise standards while enabling agility and innovation.Mentor and coach architects and technical leads, elevating architecture capability across the organization.Continuous Learning & Thought Leadership:Stay ahead of industry trends, especially in the areas of cloud, AI/GenAI, data, and application modernization.Share knowledge and thought leadership through internal communities, presentations, and external engagements.Qualifications:15-20 years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, application architecture, or related technology roles.Proven track record of hands-on development of POCs and reference implementations, especially in emerging technology areas.Deep expertise in modern application architecture (microservices, APIs, cloud-native, event-driven, etc.).Experience with AI/GenAI technologies, platforms, and frameworks is highly desirable.Strong business acumen and ability to align technology strategy with organizational goals.Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.Experience working in large-scale, complex enterprise environments.Why Join Allstate EA Team?Be part of an architecture team driving real impact and innovation.Work on high-visibility initiatives at the intersection of technology and business.Opportunity to shape the future of Allstate's technology landscape.Collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture.Apply NowIf you are ready to transform the way Allstate builds and leverages technology, and you thrive in ambiguity and innovation, we invite you to apply and join our team.Primary SkillsArchitectural Design, Cloud Computing, Design, Reference Architectures, Strategic SolutionsShift TimeRecruiter InfoShilpa Amit VaishAbout AllstateJoining our team isn't just a job — it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.The Allstate Corporation is one of the largest publicly held insurance providers in the United States. Ranked No. 84 in the 2023 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue, The Allstate Corporation owns and operates 18 companies in the United States, Canada, Northern Ireland, and India. Allstate India Private Limited, also known as Allstate India, is a subsidiary of The Allstate Corporation. The India talent center was set up in 2012 and operates under the corporation's Good Hands promise. As it innovates operations and technology, Allstate India has evolved beyond its technology functions to be the critical strategic business services arm of the corporation. With offices in Bengaluru and Pune, the company offers expertise to the parent organization's business areas including technology and innovation, accounting and imaging services, policy administration, transformation solution design and support services, transformation of property liability service design, global operations and integration, and training and transition.Learn more about Allstate India here.