Corporate Systems Architect (Hybrid)

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2025 and certification as a Great Place to Work in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year.

Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

"Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Selective will not sponsor or assume the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time".

Note for NJ candidates: This role will be located at our future headquarters in Short Hills, N.J. Until the new headquarters is operational, the successful candidate will be offered the ability to work in our Branchville, N.J. location during this interim period.

Are you ready to lead the transformation of enterprise technology at a dynamic, growth-focused organization? We're seeking a passionate and visionary Corporate Systems Architect who thrives on designing and integrating complex IT systems that drive business success. This is your opportunity to shape the future of our core business functions-Finance, HR, Sales, and more-by bridging the gap between technical teams and business leaders.

• Create comprehensive system blueprints, defining architecture, components, data flow, and integrations.
• Develop long-term technology roadmaps, evaluating new technologies for quality and security.
• Work closely with business owners to understand needs and communicate technical vision.
• Assess and document technical debt, establish prioritization frameworks, and ensure clear communication with stakeholders regarding remediation plans
• Establish clear expectations for Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs), such as performance, scalability, reliability, and security, and implement processes to monitor and ensure compliance throughout the system lifecycle.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure solutions align with business strategy and enterprise architecture.
• Define standards for system integration, and ensure seamless interoperability between platforms, with a strong emphasis on ERP and HCM platforms such as Workday.
• Act as the technical leader, partnering with the delivery lead, on the acquisition of new systems and technologies that support evolving business needs.
• Develop strategies for onboarding and integrating acquired systems into the existing technology landscape.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and market developments in enterprise systems, especially ERP and HCM solutions.
• Ensure that the correct IT, Compliance and Security protocols are adhered to.

We're looking for a tech leader with a strategic mindset, a passion for innovation, and the ability to connect technology to business outcomes. Here's what sets you apart:

• 7+ years of experience in applictions development, and 3+ years of relevant architectural experience
• Deep knowledge of infrastructure, cloud, and major platforms, with a strong emphasis on Workday and other ERP/HCM systems.
• Experience designing and integrating multi-tier systems in high-volume environments.
• Familiarity with modern architectural patterns, software development best practices, Cloud capabilities, and DevOps initiatives.
• Proven ability to mentor and assess technical teams, and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strategic thinker who can translate complex technology into actionable business solutions.
• Skilled at addressing complex challenges and proposing effective solutions.
• Experience collaborating with organizational leaders to build multi-year technical roadmaps.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and modernization.

Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and 20 days of paid time off. Additional details about our total rewards package can be found by visiting our benefits page.

The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences - and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.

For Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.