The ideal candidate will be responsible for working cross-functionally to understand architecture needs by multiple business units. To be effective in this position, you must feel comfortable owning the entire architecture development process from inception to completion.
- Designing robust and scalable solutions, meticulously considering performance, security, maintainability, and integration complexities within AXA's existing systems.
- Curating a technology stack that aligns with AXA's strategic roadmap, evaluating and recommending solutions that optimise cost, performance, and scalability.
- Creating comprehensive solution architecture documentation, including detailed diagrams, specifications, and decision logs, to ensure transparency and facilitate seamless communication among stakeholders.
- Providing SME guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural principles and best practices throughout the implementation phase.
- Collaborating closely with business stakeholders, acting as trusted advisers to understand their needs and translate them into well-defined technical specifications.
Role Priorities
- Solution Architecture & Design: Leading the design and implementation of comprehensive technical solutions, encompassing various technologies and platforms, ensuring alignment with business requirements and architectural principles.
- Technology Research & Selection: Researching, evaluating, and recommending suitable technologies, tools, and platforms to meet project needs, considering factors such as cost, performance, scalability, security, and integration capabilities.
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Alignment: Effectively communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, explaining complex technical concepts clearly, and ensuring alignment on solution design and implementation.
- Architectural Governance & Cost Management: Providing estimates for solution implementation, helping manage costs throughout the project lifecycle, and ensuring adherence to architectural standards and governance processes.
Time spent on activities
- Defining the Blueprint 30%
- Guiding Implementation & Governance 30%
- Fostering Collaborative Partnerships 25%
- Shaping the Technology Landscape 15%
