Job Description:
Core Responsibilities
- Define and implement both low-level and high-level architecture, ensuring design consistency across systems and services
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Own the complete product architecture lifecycle, from conceptual design through delivery and optimization
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Design and integrate microservices-based architectures, ensuring modular, scalable, and maintainable systems
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Seamlessly ”wire together” multiple technologies, platforms, and services into a cohesive ecosystem
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Ensure non-functional requirements such as scalability, availability, performance, and security are built into all solutions
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Drive continuous modernization initiatives, reducing technical debt and improving system efficiency
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Establish and execute the technology roadmap in alignment with evolving business priorities
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Embed product thinking into architecture decisions, focusing on customer experience and business value
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Uphold clean architecture principles, ensuring maintainability, reusability, and long-term sustainability
Technology Landscape
- Core backend stack includes Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture
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Strong exposure to event-driven systems using Kafka and caching mechanisms like Redis
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Experience integrating Python and AI/GenAI/Agentic AI capabilities into enterprise systems
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Familiarity with cloud ecosystems (Azure/GCP preferred), including migration and hybrid setups
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Current platform operates in a large-scale global insurance ecosystem, with ongoing evolution toward cloud-native architecture
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Strong experience in architecting and designing a large scale global distributed product/system
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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
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Manage and mentor a team of Solution Architects, fostering technical excellence and growth
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Act as the senior-most technical authority, providing guidance on complex architectural decisions
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Collaborate closely with Enterprise Architecture teams to ensure alignment with broader frameworks and standards
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Engage with senior leadership (CIOs, CTOs, business heads) to translate strategy into technology execution
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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
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Working knowledge of full-stack ecosystems, including web, mobile, and backend integrations
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Proven experience in designing and scaling distributed systems in high-transaction environments
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Strong understanding of system design principles, including fault tolerance, observability, and performance optimization
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Hands-on knowledge of security practices, resilience engineering, and modern architectural patterns
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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
Financial planning services, Private dental insurance, Employee mentoring programme, Paid volunteer time, Private medical insurance, Company pension, Health & wellbeing programme, Free flu jabs, Gym membership, Referral programme, Cycle to work scheme, Additional leave
