Enterprise Architect

About Cna

• We are part of CNA Financial Corp, the 8th largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance company.
• We offer a wide range of products and services, providing a superior suite of insurance solutions that any organisation conducting business requires.

Why Choose CNA Hardy?

• For us, the customer comes first.
• Our winning proposition is our commitment to our customers: We offer more than just a policy – we deliver distinctive insurance solutions and we promise a superior customer service.
• How we deliver on this commitment is what sets us apart from the competition.
• Here are just some of the reasons you should choose us: Our people: We recognise that our staff brings our commitment to our customers to life.
• Our priority is to be a great place to work so we continue to attract, retain and develop the best talent in the market.
• We develop innovative and specialised solutions by product and industry specialism and create certainty for customers through the delivery of underwriting and service excellence.
• This comprehensive global product offering supported by superior claim and risk control services is hard to replicate.
• We believe in building enduring relationships and want to focus our energy on partnering with customers and producers who value our approach and seek the same.
• Our financial strength underpins our contract with our customers.
• We receive consistently high ratings from AM Best and Standard and Poor’s proving our ability to deliver on our commitment should the worst happen.
• The Company CNA Hardy is a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets.
• We offer a highly specialised and comprehensive portfolio of innovative and market leading products.
• Coverage is available to businesses of all sizes for domestic, international and global exposures.

Responsibilities

• Duties & Responsibilities Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: Architecture Strategy & Portfolio Alignment Develop and maintain architecture strategy, target-state architecture, and technology vision within a defined portfolio.
• Lead the translation of business objectives into architectural roadmaps and technology initiatives that align with enterprise goals and standards.
• Collaboration & Solution Alignment Collaborate with business leaders, product owners, system architects, engineering teams, and delivery organizations to ensure architectural direction, solution alignment, and successful execution throughout the development lifecycle.
• Conceptual & Solution Architecture Contribution Contribute to the development of enterprise, conceptual, and solution architectures using modern architectural practices and design approaches, including API-driven, event-based, cloud-native, and loosely coupled architectures, under the guidance of senior architects.
• Engagement Partner with business and technology stakeholders to understand strategic priorities, business processes, and capability need while helping translate those requirements into aligned architectural technical solutions.
• Documentation & Application Landscape Support Support the creation and maintenance of architectural artifacts, including application inventories, capability maps, technology roadmaps, architecture diagrams, risk assessments, and architectural standards.
• Governance & Standards Compliance Participate in architecture governance activities, reviews, and strategic planning sessions.
• Ensure proposed solutions align with enterprise architecture principles, standards, security requirements, and technology strategies while escalating complex decisions when appropriate.
• Strategy & Innovation Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, industry trends, and architectural best practices.
• Contribute recommendations for technology adoption, modernization opportunities, and portfolio improvements.
• Business Capability Planning & Road mapping Support the development of business capability models, target-state architectures, transition roadmaps, and investment priorities that enable strategic business outcomes.
• & Professional Development Engage in continuous learning and mentorship opportunities provided by Principal and Senior Principal Enterprise Architects to build architectural maturity, strategic thinking, systems thinking, and enterprise-wide perspective.
• Enterprise Architecture Practice Development Contribute to the continuous improvement of enterprise architecture practices, governance processes, standards, frameworks, and reference architectures to enhance organizational effectiveness, technology consistency, and business outcomes.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.
• Reporting Relationship Typically AVP or above.
• & Business Trend Awareness Maintains awareness of current technology, industry, and business trends, demonstrating curiosity and initiative in evaluating their relevance to business capabilities and technology portfolios.
• Business Acumen & Process Understanding Possesses a foundational understanding of business capabilities, operating models, and business processes, enabling effective collaboration with business and technology stakeholders.
• & Stakeholder Collaboration Communicates effectively across business and technical audiences and collaborates with architects, business analysts, engineers, and leaders to support architectural clarity and alignment.
• Applies structured thinking and architectural analysis to address business and technology challenges, escalating complex decisions appropriately while contributing to architecture reviews and technology assessments.
• & Growth Mindset Actively engages in professional development, mentorship, and learning opportunities to build enterprise architecture expertise, strategic perspective, and systems thinking capabilities.
• Governance & Risk Awareness Demonstrates an understanding of architecture governance, technology risk management, security considerations, and standards-based decision-making.

Requirements

• Strategic Thinking & Technical Foundation Demonstrates emerging strategic awareness and strong technical foundations, with the ability to contribute meaningfully to architecture discussions, technology evaluations, and solution planning.
• Enterprise Architecture Knowledge Demonstrates knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, practices, and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), with the ability to apply architectural thinking to business and technology challenges.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycles and delivery models is preferred.
• Modern Architecture Practices Understands contemporary architectural disciplines and design approaches, including cloud-native architecture, API-first design, event-driven architecture, domain-oriented design, integration patterns, and modern application architectures.
• & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Typically 5-7 years of experience in technology roles such as software engineering, systems analysis, solution architecture, technology consulting, or related disciplines, with demonstrated technical proficiency and business acumen.
• Exposure to enterprise architecture practices or participation in architecture-related initiatives preferred, including familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), architecture governance processes, technology strategy development, or capability planning.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, architects, engineers, analysts, and technology leaders to support architectural alignment and solution outcomes.
• Demonstrated interest in architecture strategy, business and technology transformation, modern architectural practices, and emerging technologies, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Experience in the commercial insurance industry or other regulated industries preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, Google Cloud Professional Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or comparable architecture and technology certifications preferred.

Additional Information

• Company Overview CNA Hardy is a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets.
• Established in 1897, CNA has approximately 7,000 employees, serving businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia.

Treating Customers Fairly We deal with our Customers in a professional, open and honest way at all times Designing and delivering products that meet their needs; Ensuring that no claims are unreasonably rejected; and Aiming to do things right the first time and putting them right if we get them wrong. CNA Hardy is an equal opportunity employer.