At CNA Hardy, great people don't just join us. They grow with us, lead with purpose, and help shape the future of our business and the industry.



We exist to help businesses navigate an unpredictable world through the expertise, integrity and commitment of our people. Every role contributes to protecting businesses, livelihoods and communities, giving our people the opportunity to make a meaningful and visible impact.




The Role



We are currently hiring for an Enterprise Architect in our London office to shape portfolio architecture, translate business priorities into technology roadmaps, and support strategic change across the organisation.




What You'll Be Doing




Architecture strategy: Develop target-state architectures, technology direction and roadmaps that align business priorities with enterprise standards.




Portfolio alignment: Translate business objectives into practical technology initiatives and investment priorities across a defined portfolio.




Stakeholder partnership: Work with business leaders, product owners, architects, engineers and delivery teams to drive architectural clarity and solution alignment.




Governance and standards: Support architecture reviews, risk assessments and strategic planning, ensuring solutions align with security, technology and governance requirements.




Modernisation and innovation: Identify opportunities to improve the application landscape through cloud-native, API-first, event-driven and loosely coupled approaches.




What We're Looking For




Architecture experience: Typically 5-7 years in software engineering, systems analysis, solution architecture, technology consulting or a related technology discipline.




Enterprise architecture knowledge: A practical understanding of enterprise architecture principles and frameworks such as TOGAF, with exposure to governance, strategy or capability planning.




Modern technical foundation: Knowledge of cloud-native architecture, API-first design, event-driven architecture, integration patterns and modern application design.




Business and stakeholder skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to connect business needs and technology decisions.




Education and development: A relevant degree or equivalent experience, with a clear commitment to continuous learning; architecture or cloud certifications are advantageous.




Why Join CNA Hardy?



Our workplace is dynamic, challenging and ever evolving. Here, your voice matters and you can make a difference. We celebrate individuality and inclusivity, ensuring everyone feels valued, respected and supported to share ideas and perspectives.



Our employees and their families are important to us. That's why we offer flexible hybrid working and a competitive compensation and benefits package. We invest in your growth through learning, mentoring and clear development pathways, helping you build the skills and experience to reach your full potential.




The Company



CNA Hardy is a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd's and company markets. We offer a highly specialised and comprehensive portfolio of innovative and market leading products. Coverage is available to businesses of all sizes for domestic, international and global exposures.