FBS Enterprise Architecture Director SLDC

FBS – Farmer Business Services is part of Farmers Insurance operations with the purpose of building a global approach to identifying, recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent. By combining international reach with US expertise, we build diverse and high-performing teams that are equipped to thrive in today’s competitive marketplace.

We believe that the foundation of every successful business lies in having the right people with the right skills. That is where we come in—helping Farmers build a winning team that delivers consistent and sustainable results.

Since we don’t have a local legal entity, we’ve partnered with Capgemini, which acts as the Employer of Record. Capgemini is responsible for managing local payroll and benefits.

What to expect on your journey with us:

• A solid and innovative company with a strong market presence

• A dynamic, diverse, and multicultural work environment

• Leaders with deep market knowledge and strategic vision

• Continuous learning and development

This position will provide Enterprise Architecture leadership for the software development lifecycle (SDLC), focused on modernizing how software is designed, built, and delivered. Its scope includes Architecture-as-Code, SDLC standards and reusable patterns, paved-road pipelines, CI/CD architecture, DevOps and automation, and architectural enablement for AI-powered development practices.

Key Responsibilities

•Lead the transformation of architecture and software engineering practices by embedding AI across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), evolving from AI-assisted development to a fully AI-enabled operating model.

•Drive the integration of Enterprise Architecture, engineering practices, Architecture-as-Code, AI-assisted development, governance, security, and automation into a unified, scalable enterprise capability.

•Establish a technical vision, develop architecture talent, influence engineering organizations, and build alignment across multiple technology disciplines.

•Launch architecture as a seamless part of the development lifecycle by enabling architecture standards, patterns, guardrails, and decisions to be consumable by both engineering teams and AI-powered development tools.

•Define and implement modern architecture governance frameworks that accelerate delivery velocity while maintaining security, risk, compliance, and technology standards.

•Partner closely with engineering leadership to redesign how requirements are analyzed, solutions are architected, controls are validated, and software is delivered in an increasingly automated environment.

•Champion measurable, repeatable, and automated architecture practices that improve decision-making, reduce manual intervention, and increase development efficiency across the enterprise.

•Serve as a strategic thought leader on the future intersection of Enterprise Architecture, AI, and software engineering within a large-scale technology organization.

• +9 years of experience leading Enterprise Architecture organizations within complex and large-scale enterprise environment implementing Architecture-as-Code, automated governance, and AI-enabled development capabilities.
• Insurance experience is preferred but is not a MUST
• Strong people leadership experience
• Full English Fluency

Technical Skills

• Enterprise and solution architecture leadership - AdvancedMUST
• SDLC transformation and software engineering practices - AdvancedMUST
• Architecture strategy, standards, patterns, and governanceMUST
• AI-enabled software development and automationMUST
• GitHub and Git-based development platforms CI/CD and DevOps toolingMUST
• GitHub Actions or comparable pipeline technologiesMUST
• Cloud platforms, particularly AWS and AzureMUST
• Generative AI / LLM development platforms and gatewaysMUST

This position comes with competitive compensation and benefits package:

1. Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
2. Comprehensive benefits package
3. Career development and training opportunities
4. Flexible work arrangements (remote and/or office-based)
5. Dynamic and inclusive work culture within a globally renowned group
6. Private Health Insurance
7. Pension Plan
8. Paid Time Off
9. Training & Development

Important Hiring Conditions and Disclosures

By applying for this position, candidates acknowledge and agree that:

• Personal Data Processing: The personal data provided during the recruitment and selection process will be collected, processed, and retained for legitimate recruitment and compliance purposes, in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws and FBS internal policies.

• Legal Authorization to Work: Employment with FBS is conditional upon the candidate having valid, local legal authorization to work in the country where the role is based at the time of hire. FBS does not sponsor or obtain work authorization unless explicitly stated.

• Exclusivity of Employment and Conflict of Interest: Upon acceptance of an offer and during employment with FBS, employees will not be permitted to engage in parallel employment, professional activities, or paid work for other entities. Any ownership, partnership, directorship, or participation in other businesses or companies must be fully disclosed and formally reviewed in accordance with FBS internal conflict‑of‑interest and external engagement policies prior to the start date or as soon as such circumstances arise.

Failure to comply with these conditions may impact the hiring decision or employment continuation.