Steadfast Group is the largest general insurance broker network and the largest underwriting agency group in Australasia with growing operations internationally. We were founded on the belief that a network of brokers would be stronger together, and this idea has been the backbone of our culture ever since. We believe that none of us is as good as all of us.

At Steadfast, we take pride in the diverse mix of individuals and skill sets within our organisation. Our team members collaborate across various business units to not only bolster our broker network but also to pioneer the innovative thinking, systems, and technologies that will propel the insurance sector into the future.

We are leaders of the general insurance broking and underwriting industry, and we lead from the front.

About the opportunity

We are seeking a Solutions Architect to join our team. This position is instrumental for ensuring that our enterprise systems continue to enable our Finance, Legal, Operations, People, Strategy and Underwriting divisions. Reporting to the Program Architect, this role is responsible for the end-to-end design of solutions and guiding implementation efforts.

This role will also work closely with our Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) to support new business requests. As part of working with the EPMO, you will play a key role in the triage process, providing T-shirt sizing of potential solutions and producing high-level designs to support business cases.

You will be supported by an Architecture team with deep experience in software design, Azure, API integration, UX/UI and service management.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end solution design including system configuration, integration, security and infrastructure.
• Guide configuration, testing and operationalisation of solutions.
• Work within architectural guardrails to select solution components.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Team to document and score Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposals (RFP).
• Work with the EPMO to produce solution options for business requests as input into business cases.
• Oversee and review designs and proposals produced by vendors.
• Ensure resilient deployment of the solutions.
• Enhance the scalability, security and maintainability of enterprise systems.

Skills and Knowledge

• Good knowledge of configuring, integrating and securing SaaS systems is required to be successful in this role.
• A formal Architecture qualification will be highly regarded.
• Previously architected a large system implementation such as a CRM or ERP.
• You will also have broad experience across the technology stack including networking, identity management and integration technologies, enabling you to provide guidance to project managers, engineers and system administrators.
• Expertise in networking architecture, the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, the TCP/IP model and commonly used network protocols.
• Expertise in identity management solutions and protocols, with specific skills in Active Directory, Entra ID, SAML and OAuth.
• Experience in integrating Software as a Service (SaaS) products using Azure components and Power Automate.
• Experience in enterprise system architecture having previously worked on Content Management Systems (CMS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations.
• Experience in planning the migration of systems from private cloud to SaaS and public cloud solutions.
• Experience designing resilient systems for business-to-business transactions.
• Experience in secure design, including but not limited to access control, authentication, encryption, rate limiting and anomaly detection.
• Experience guiding development, testing and operationalisation of a solution that you have designed.

Benefits

As a valued member of the Steadfast team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive array of benefits tailored to support your professional and personal well-being. Joining Steadfast means gaining access to:

• Flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and home life.
• Career advancement opportunities and professional development through training programs, mentorship initiatives, and tuition reimbursement.
• Free company provided Life, Temporary Permanent Disablement, Salary Continuance and Travel insurances, plus access to other discounted insurances.
• An expansive Health and Wellbeing program, which includes free annual health checks, free annual skin checks, Flu shots, holistic support and advice, discounted gym membership, and confidential counselling.
• Discounts on travel, hotels, hire cars, electronic and vehicle packages through our various partners.
• Working in a vibrant and collegiate culture where you as a person, and your contribution is valued.

About us

Our purpose is to create solutions designed to help our businesses and network achieve better outcomes for their clients and the communities we serve from our people, processes and culture.

We are committed to providing a workplace where people feel they can bring their whole self to work. We aim to create a diverse work environment in which everyone is treated fairly and with respect and where everyone feels responsible for the reputation and performance of Steadfast.

We are strong supporters of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses and communities through our Reconciliation Action Plan. We are also passionate about the environment, diversity, equity and inclusion, and love to give back to charities through the Steadfast Foundation.

We are proud of our Family Friendly Accreditation as well as and our Work180 Endorsement. We are major sponsors of Women in Insurance, Young Insurance Professionals, Head over Heels, the Dive In festival, are active members of Champions of Change.

To apply

We are always on the lookout for great talent, if you are interested in a confidential conversation regarding career opportunities, please email talent@steadfast.com.au

We believe that our people are our greatest asset. Our people are chosen for their personalities, their ethics and professional qualities without any exclusion, preferential treatment, or discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate by reason of age, gender, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, nationality, religion or disability or any other difference. We encourage applications from all individuals and will provide appropriate assistance for candidates with disabilities or special needs throughout the recruitment process upon request.