
This senior Lead Solutions Architect role within Understory's Technology department focuses on designing and evolving policy administration systems for the property and casualty insurance sector. The position sits at the intersection of deep insurance domain expertise and software engineering, requiring the owner to define system specifications that accurately handle the full policy lifecycle, including endorsements, renewals, and financial reconciliation. Key responsibilities include leading build-versus-buy decisions for insurance solutions, ensuring data integrity for actuarial reporting and loss ratios, and translating complex risk mechanics into auditable software behavior for engineering teams. The role is appealing due to its mission-driven focus on solving climate change challenges through innovative weather risk modeling and affordable insurance solutions. It offers a hybrid work arrangement with a preference for Madison, Wisconsin, within a fast-paced startup culture that values accountability, adaptability, and work-life harmony.





