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Solution Architect (Insurance - Group Benefits) Direct Hire Hybrid (NY/NJ/CT/PA) Seeking a Solution Architect to support a Group Benefits platform. This role is urgent and will prioritize candidates with recent, hands-on insurance domain experience and a proven track record architecting large-scale, business-critical systems in the insurance space—ideally tied to group benefits products and platforms. Work Location (Hybrid): 3 days/week onsite in New York, NY; Holmdel, NJ; Bethlehem, PA; or Stamford, CT Key Responsibilities Own product/team-level solution architecture and delivery architecture for a value stream supporting a Group Benefits insurance platform. Drive architecture & technology alignment—ensuring solutions map to business capabilities, product priorities, and platform direction. Design and document end-to-end solution architectures including application, integration, data, and infrastructure components. Partner with Product Owners and Tech Leads to align roadmaps, MVP scope, sequencing, and technical tradeoffs. Apply and enforce architecture standards, security requirements, and approved design patterns. Collaborate with architecture and platform teams to reuse enterprise capabilities and reduce duplication. Identify, manage, and help remove technical dependencies/impediments impacting delivery timelines. Provide hands-on guidance to teams on design quality, code structure, and implementation approaches. Lead proofs-of-concept for new capabilities; influence technology strategy, standards, and solution direction. Mentor engineers on architecture principles, design decisions, and problem-solving methods. Continuously improve platform design by reducing technical debt and simplifying solutions for scalability and delivery speed. Be available as needed for major production incidents impacting business operations. Required Qualifications Insurance domain experience is mandatory. Preference for Group Benefits (e.g., Life, Disability, Absence Management, Supplemental Health) platforms. Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale solutions in complex environments. Demonstrated ability to architect systems that support high availability, resiliency, scalability, and operational excellence. Proven track record operating and evolving large-scale, business-critical systems within the insurance domain. Working knowledge of: Cloud platforms and services (public cloud + on-prem / hybrid) APIs, integration patterns, and data integration Modern application architecture approaches (service-based architectures, event-driven patterns, etc.) Experience working within Agile / product-based delivery models. Ability to balance speed, quality, risk, and long-term sustainability in technical decisions. Strong communication skills—able to translate technical concepts for product, engineering, and business stakeholders. Experience producing product-level and team-level design documentation. Familiarity with GenAI frameworks/tools and best practices (nice-to-have but valued Work Authorization Must be authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorship available. Estimated Min Rate : $126000.00 Estimated Max Rate : $180000.00 What’s In It for You? We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include: Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week) MetLife Voluntary Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401K Retirement Savings Plan Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll Referral Bonus Programs Certification and training opportunities Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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