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For over 50 years, AmeriLife has been a leader in the development, marketing and distribution of annuity, life and health insurance solutions for those planning for and living in retirement.

Associates get satisfaction from knowing they provide agents, marketers and carrier partners the support needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.

Job Summary About AmeriLife AmeriLife is a national leader in developing, marketing, and distributing life and health insurance, annuities, and retirement planning solutions. We empower people to live longer, healthier lives by providing innovative solutions and exceptional service through our vast network of agents and partners.

Position Summary The Director, IT - Solutions Architect will lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide technology solutions that align with AmeriLife's strategic goals. This role will serve as a key technical contributor within the IT Applications & Architecture team, responsible for defining architectural standards, guiding stakeholders, and ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing systems across the organization.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities Lead the design and architecture of complex IT solutions across multiple platforms and business domains. Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and IT leadership to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Define and enforce architectural standards, best practices, and governance processes. Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and frameworks to support innovation and efficiency. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, ensuring alignment with architectural vision. Oversee solution integration, data flow, and system interoperability across AmeriLife's technology ecosystem. Ensure solutions meet performance, security, and compliance requirements. Partner with infrastructure, security, and DevOps teams to support deployment and operational readiness. Drive continuous improvement in solution delivery and architecture maturity. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. 10+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in solutions architecture or technical leadership role. Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale solutions. Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure preferred), microservices, APIs, and modern development frameworks. Experience with enterprise systems such as CRM, Portals, and data platforms. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Experience in the insurance or financial services industry is a plus.

Why Join AmeriLife?

At AmeriLife, we empower people to live longer, healthier lives through access to trusted insurance and retirement solutions. You'll be part of a fast-growing organization committed to innovation, integrity, and excellence. This role offers a chance to shape agent technology that directly supports thousands of agents nationwide.