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

Additional leave, Free flu jabs, Private medical insurance, Cycle to work scheme, Financial planning services, Referral programme, Health \& wellbeing programme, Gym membership, Company pension, Private dental insurance, Employee mentoring programme, Paid volunteer time