Solutions Architect
About this role
Solutions Architect
Location: West Des Moines, IA (Mostly Off-Site) Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us:
EquiTrust Life Insurance Company is a national carrier of competitive, client-friendly annuity products sold through a variety of distribution channels, including more than 20,000 independent agents and independent marketing organizations (IMOs). Since 2003, we have provided exceptional customer service to our clients by operating with integrity and passion.
Our success is driven by a collaborative and inclusive workforce that values diverse perspectives, innovation, and continuous improvement. EquiTrust sells products nationwide and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with operations in West Des Moines, Iowa.
How You'll Contribute:
As a Solutions Architect , you will play a key role in shaping the technology solutions that support EquiTrust's business strategy and long-term growth. You will lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and reliable enterprise applications while partnering with business leaders, development teams, and technology stakeholders to drive innovation and modernization.
We are looking for a collaborative and forward-thinking technology professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, guiding technical teams, and translating business needs into effective technology solutions.
What You'll Do:
• Develop and maintain enterprise software architecture roadmaps aligned with business objectives and technology strategies. • Design and document scalable, secure, and integrated solutions that support complex business applications and enterprise systems. • Partner with business and IT leaders to evaluate emerging technologies, development frameworks, and architectural approaches. • Provide technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle, guiding development teams and ensuring alignment with architecture standards. • Establish and promote software development standards, design patterns, security practices, and architectural best practices. • Lead architecture reviews and provide technical oversight to support successful project delivery and system integration. • Evaluate existing application environments to identify opportunities for modernization, optimization, and improved interoperability. • Serve as a technical escalation resource for complex application development and architecture challenges. • Collaborate with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines, automation, and software delivery improvements. • Partner with external vendors and technology providers to integrate third-party solutions and support enterprise technology initiatives.