Solution Architect

Solution Architect
Bangalore, Karanataka, India

The Solution Architect is responsible for the coordination and design of technical solution architecture from inception through to delivery of a project, ensuring that the solution addresses the business challenges and constraints and aligns with the strategic technology direction.

What you’ll be DOING

What will your essential responsibilities include?

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Have an up to date view of the vendor market and proven track record for delivering solutions.

Support the product selection process and to help ensure product selection is architecturally cohesive with the Enterprise Architecture roadmap.

Contribute to the development of Hybrid Cloud Strategy by using knowledge of current state and a future vision of public and private cloud technologies as benefits the needs of AXA XL.

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Identify research opportunities in line with the business and IT strategy to propose innovative solutions that can quickly and efficiently deliver project requirements.

Clearly articulate risks and issues associated with various solution options.

Act as the design authority for assigned projects and programs throughout implementation in alignment with architecture governance.

Draw upon point expertise from the various domain specialists (e.g. technical architect, enterprise architect, infrastructure architect); responsible for ensuring the coherence and integrity of the overall solution.

Work with the Project Management in the vendor selection process and ensure that any product selected is architecturally compliant.

Work with Enterprise Architecture in the definition, design, and delivery of technology roadmaps and guidelines.

Manage architecture exceptions within the portfolio, including identifying, documenting, taking through exception approval process, and remediation where and when possible.

Document high level designs for all change requested and approved to be delivered.

Review and approve detailed designs and ensure they meet the intents of the solution.

• Assist the business with defining non-functional requirements of a solution including operational support requirements.

You will report to the Principal Architect.

What you will BRING

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills and Abilities:

Excellent communication skills, comfortable explaining and presenting solutions and rationale to a technical and non–technical audience.

Comfortable making decisions and recommendations and being accountable.

A natural enthusiasm for and overall broad knowledge of a range of technologies, with an interest in Emerging Technologies and research.

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Ability to define Solution Architecture involving multiple products & Technologies.

Hands-on work experience with large-scale implementations of Azure, including experience migrating applications to Azure. Container experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift or other container orchestration platforms.

A proven record of thinking through, leading and delivering high quality solutions which can be used to communicate with senior stakeholders.

Sound business and technology knowledge with commercial awareness and an understanding of Financial services markets, customers and technologies (experience within the Insurance industry preferred).

A background in business and technology across the delivery lifecycle (examples may include solution design, roadmaps, investment submissions, governance or business and data analysis).

Demonstrated effectiveness working across multiple business units and with outsourced development partners to achieve results.

Track record for being detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to self-motivate and follow-through on projects.

• Effective problem-solving skills; the ability to analyze problems and develop actionable and appropriate plans quickly.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge and active use of Agile, SCRUM and Continuous Delivery.

• Knowledgeable in Principles and Standards.

Who WE are

What we OFFER

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.