Product Architect – Life & Annuity

About The Role

As a Product Architect, you will make an impact by driving the design and evolution of innovative Life & Annuity product solutions within our ISG division. You will be a valued member of the product architecture team and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure seamless integration, modernization, and optimization of our product ecosystem. Your expertise—especially in FAST—will shape product strategy and enable scalable solutions that support business growth.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop product architectures that support business goals and customer needs within the Life & Annuity domain.
• Apply FAST technology solutions to improve efficiency and streamline product delivery (primary required skill).
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance product functionality and user experience.
• Analyze complex datasets using SQL to inform decision-making and product strategy.
• Guide development teams in adhering to architectural standards and best practices.
• Evaluate new tools and technologies to improve product scalability and performance.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, specifications, and architectural deliverables.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory and industry standards in the Life & Annuity sector.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce time-to-market and modernize product capabilities.
• Work with stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into actionable technical designs.
• Monitor product performance, identify optimization opportunities, and recommend enhancements.
• Facilitate workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions related to core technologies.
• Contribute to long-term product roadmaps and innovation planning.

Requirements

• Extensive Life & Annuity domain knowledge with a proven track record in product architecture.
• FAST technology experience (primary required skill).
• Minimum 12 years of experience in product architecture with a focus on Life & Annuity.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate across business and technical teams.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Experience working effectively in a hybrid work model.
• Familiarity with insurance industry standards and regulatory expectations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to mentor and guide technical teams on architectural best practices.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Broad experience across Life & Annuities insurance products for deeper insight.
• Advanced understanding of modern architecture frameworks and digital transformation approaches.
• Experience evaluating and integrating emerging technologies for product modernization.
• Strong leadership presence in facilitating workshops, training sessions, or strategy discussions.
• Demonstrated success in driving architectural improvements that accelerate delivery.

Skills

• SQL Certification
• FAST Technology Certification

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan