Head of Solution Architect

Job Description:

Core Responsibilities

Define and implement both low-level and high-level architecture, ensuring design consistency across systems and services

Own the complete product architecture lifecycle, from conceptual design through delivery and optimization

Design and integrate microservices-based architectures, ensuring modular, scalable, and maintainable systems

Seamlessly “wire together” multiple technologies, platforms, and services into a cohesive ecosystem

Ensure non-functional requirements such as scalability, availability, performance, and security are built into all solutions

Drive continuous modernization initiatives, reducing technical debt and improving system efficiency

Establish and execute the technology roadmap in alignment with evolving business priorities

Embed product thinking into architecture decisions, focusing on customer experience and business value

Uphold clean architecture principles, ensuring maintainability, reusability, and long-term sustainability

Technology Landscape

Core backend stack includes Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture

Strong exposure to event-driven systems using Kafka and caching mechanisms like Redis

Experience integrating Python and AI/GenAI/Agentic AI capabilities into enterprise systems

Familiarity with cloud ecosystems (Azure/GCP preferred), including migration and hybrid setups

Current platform operates in a large-scale global insurance ecosystem, with ongoing evolution toward cloud-native architecture

Strong experience in architecting and designing a large scale global distributed product/system

Swift/Kotlin/Flutter/React and strong experience in architecting Mobile and Web applications

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Lead the overall product architecture function, setting direction and governance standards

Manage and mentor a team of Solution Architects, fostering technical excellence and growth

Act as the senior-most technical authority, providing guidance on complex architectural decisions

Collaborate closely with Enterprise Architecture teams to ensure alignment with broader frameworks and standards

Engage with senior leadership (CIOs, CTOs, business heads) to translate strategy into technology execution

Drive strong alignment between business, product, and engineering teams to ensure seamless delivery

Technical & Functional Expectations

Deep expertise in backend and frontend architecture & design with a strong focus on mobile-first design principles with a strong focus on mobile-first design principles

Working knowledge of full-stack ecosystems, including web, mobile, and backend integrations

Proven experience in designing and scaling distributed systems in high-transaction environments

Strong understanding of system design principles, including fault tolerance, observability, and performance optimization

Hands-on knowledge of security practices, resilience engineering, and modern architectural patterns

Ability to evaluate and introduce new technologies or innovative use cases for existing systems

Time Type:

Full time Job Area:

Locations:

Bupa Capability Centre India