Primary Details
Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee
* Location: Parramatta, NSW
* Type: Full time, Permanent role
* Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working
The opportunity
This role is suited to an experienced Lead Solution Architect who will shape the technical direction of the Consumer Value Stream by guiding how solutions come together across teams and ensuring they are cohesive, scalable and aligned to QBE's evolving technology landscape.
About QBE
At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
We're an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we're big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It's an exciting time. We're building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you'll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
Your new role
At QBE, we are modernising our technology platforms and ways of working to be Australia's leading Insurer. The Consumer Value Stream (CVS), which this role supports, is focused on uplifting our personal lines of business in conjunction with this Technology Modernisation. As an integral member of the Architecture Team within the Consumer Value Stream you will produce solution designs and provide design leadership to guide, challenge, recommend and monitor IT solutions developed in-house or by external providers that meet the needs of Consumer Value Stream as well as wider QBE business
Responsibilities include:
* Partner with the CVS Principal Enterprise Architect to design solutions for the Consumer Value Stream and other value streams as required.
* Align all solution designs to Enterprise Architecture principles, technology roadmaps and QBE's strategic direction.
* Collaborate with internal teams, IT Platforms and third‑party service providers to ensure designs deliver the required business outcomes.
* Ensure technical solutions are delivered efficiently, following QBE processes and meeting business, cost and time constraints.
* Provide design leadership throughout the end‑to‑end initiative lifecycle, ensuring solutions meet expectations and adhere to due governance.
* Contribute to continuous improvement by refining processes, ways of working and architectural practices across CVS.
About you
You're a seasoned architect with depth across modern and legacy environments and a strong tilt toward infrastructure and security. You bring:
* Deep experience designing both modern (microservices, containers, SPAs, REST APIs) and legacy solutions across application, integration and data domains, with strong infrastructure and security awareness.
* Proven ability to ensure technology solutions align with architectural principles, governance, standards and long‑term strategy.
* Strong stakeholder influence and negotiation skills, including experience working with third‑party service providers.
* Demonstrated success delivering solutions within large‑scale change environments, ideally in Scaled Agile settings.
* Skilled at identifying and assessing risks and complexity using structured risk management frameworks, with exceptional attention to detail.
* Experienced in cloud‑based architectures (Azure, AWS and/or Oracle), with excellent documentation, communication and rapid learning capability.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
* 'Hybrid Working' – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
* Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
* 18 weeks' gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here.
Awards & Recognition
We value our employee's experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
* 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our program
* 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
* Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates
To learn more about our achievements, click here.
How to Apply
If you're looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
Your career. At the heart of it.
QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at
Skills:
Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Enterprise Architecture, Information Technology Strategies, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Project Delivery, Requirements Analysis, Risk Management, Security Architecture Design, Solution Architecture, Solutions Design, Strategic Leadership, Strategic PlanningApplication Close Date: 21/01/2026 11:59 PM
How to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.