We Are Waiting for You Hi there
I am Laura, the recruiter for this position.
Nice to meet you
First, a little bit about what I like the most about working at Zurich Technology Delivery Center : The environment here is incredibly collaborative and innovative.
Our tech-driven mindset fosters continuous learning and growth, creating an atmosphere where everyone can thrive.
Now, I can't wait to share this exciting journey with you at Zurich
First off all, THANK YOU for considering our company.
We understand that finding the right opportunity can be tough, but I'll try to make it easier.
Who Are We?
Let me introduce us.
You're reading about Zurich Insurance Group , a global leader in insurance, but this role specifically pertains to our Technology Delivery Center (TDC).
Established in Barcelona in **, the TDC operates as an integral part of Zurich Insurance Group, providing cutting-edge technological solutions and support to Zurich's local and global business units.
In essence, Zurich TDC is where technology meets the vast reach of a multinational company.
We specialize in areas such as software development, data analytics, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure.
Our primary mission is to support Zurich's strategic goals and enhance operational efficiency through innovative technology solutions.
If you're considering a role with us, know that you'll be joining a hub of technological excellence dedicated to driving Zurich's success on a integral scale.
What Can You Expect?
The Solution Architect is the technical authority for feature evolution and platform design across ACE (Actuarial Calculation Engine).
The role owns architectural decisions across the data, ETL, integration,



and application layers — ensuring new capabilities are built with consistency, scalability, and full alignment to cloud migration objectives.
ACE is not a simple reporting application.
It is a multi-layer calculation and data platform built on Databricks (Delta Lake, DBT, PySpark), Azure Data Factory, and a .
Net GUI/orchestration layer.
The calculation engine manages seven distinct data classes, applies a formula-driven calculation chain with complex interdependencies across a multi-dimensional calculation grain, and produces a result set consumed by reporting, data sharing, and downstream analytical systems including the ZAAi agentic reporting layer.
The platform is migrating from Azure to AWS with a target go-live of Q****.
The Solution Architect will own target-state architecture design and ensure all new features delivered before the migration are AWS-portable from day one.
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And you might be thinking: This is great, what will my day-to-day be like, at TDC?
I'm glad you asked.
As a Solution Architect – Actuarial Platform (ACE) you will have the opportunity to: Solution Architecture for Feature Delivery Own end-to-end technical design for new features and enhancements across the ACE platform and associated actuarial systems.
Translate actuarial business requirements (BRDs) into detailed technical specifications — defining data flows, calculation chain impacts,



formula applicability changes, API interactions, and integration patterns.
Maintain and evolve the ACE solution architecture reference, ensuring it reflects both current state and target AWS architecture at all times.
Assess and challenge technical approaches proposed by the delivery team; enforce architectural principles and prevent short-cuts that compromise auditability, idempotency, or data quality.
Define non-functional requirements (NFRs) for each feature: performance, scalability, data retention, disaster recovery, and auditability.
Actuarial ETL communicate trade-offs and risks clearly to each audience.
Support the BA team in translating BRD requirements into deliverable technical scope, identifying assumptions and open items early.
Operate effectively in a geo-dispersed model: structured async documentation and reliable cross-timezone stakeholder management.
Work alongside experts in various technological domains.
Enhance your skills with real-world experience.
Contribute to a team that values your input and creativity.
What Makes You a great Fit?
While we're not seeking perfection or expecting you to save the world, we believe that if you meet some of these requirements, you'll be a fantastic fit for our team.
We are waiting for you
As a Solution Architect – Actuarial Platform (ACE) your skills and qualifications will ideally include: Core requirements 10+ years in solution architecture or data architecture; at least 3 years on data-intensive platforms in financial services, insurance, or similarly regulated industries.
Hands-on expertise across the Azure data platform: Databricks (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, PySpark

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