Technical Architect

Location: LondonHybrid: 3 days / weekDuration: Initial 6 monthsRate: Inside IR35The OpportunityOur client, a global insurance organisation operating within a highly regulated environment, is looking for an experienced Technical Architect with strong AS/400 (IBM iSeries) expertise to join their Application Solutions team.This role will play a key part in several high-profile migration and transformation programmes, helping to modernise critical applications while ensuring stability across existing platforms.Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver technical architecture for IBM iSeries / AS/400 applications.
• Lead migration and modernisation projects involving legacy systems.
• Collaborate with business, technical, and third-party teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Produce architecture roadmaps, solution designs, and technical documentation.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise standards, security requirements, and business objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout project delivery.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Architect, Solution Architect, or Senior Technical Lead.
• Strong expertise in AS/400 / IBM iSeries environments.
• Strong experience within the insurance sector.
• Experience delivering application migration, transformation, or modernisation programmes.
• Knowledge of IBM i technologies, including RPG, CL, COBOL, or DB2 for i (desirable).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience integrating legacy and modern platforms.

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