Customer Platform Engineering, Consultant

At AIA we've started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.

As pioneering innovators for over 100 years, we're now transforming our organisation to be faster, simpler and more connected. Because we want to be even better equipped to develop digital solutions and experiences that help more people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

To get there, we need people with tech/digital/analytics expertise and passion to help develop positive, sustainable change through digitally enhanced experiences that will impact the lives of millions of people and create a healthier future for everyone.

If you believe in developing a better tomorrow, read on.

About the Role

Support the adoption of a technology-driven culture by contributing to strategic architecture decisions across IT and business domains.

Execute enterprise architecture initiatives that align with organizational goals, ensure compliance with security standards, and deliver scalable, integrated, and reliable solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement architecture governance, enhance solution quality, and leverage technology to deliver business value.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Solution Architecture & Design - 25%

Apply architecture principles, technology standards, and best practices to design solutions that address scalability, integration, availability, and performance requirements to deliver robust technical solutions aligned with enterprise standards.

• Design solution components using established architecture frameworks
• Assess technical options and tradeoffs for business requirements
• Document architecture designs and technical specifications
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture roadmap

2. Architecture and Development Governance & Compliance - 20%

Participate in the implementation of architecture management and governance processes to ensure consistent adoption and alignment with enterprise standards across all solution deliveries.

• Support development and architecture review processes and assessments
• Ensure project deliveries align with architecture policies and standards
• Work with risk and compliance teams on security requirements
• Maintain architectural compliance documentation

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration - 20%
Work with application development teams to design and implement robust, scalable, and reliable solutions that meet business and technical requirements in order to ensure successful project delivery.

• Collaborate with development teams throughout solution lifecycle
• Build and apply integration patterns across on-premise and cloud environments
• Partner with business and technology teams on architectural decisions
• Support solution development from design through implementation

4. Technology Culture & Innovation - 15%
Support the development of a technology-driven culture across IT and business units by promoting innovation, agility, and alignment with strategic objectives to maximize technology value.

• Promote adoption of scalable and reliable architectural solutions
• Contribute to strategic architecture decisions
• Identify technology solutions to address business challenges
• Support operational efficiency through technology implementation

5. Architecture Quality & Continuous Improvement - 10%
Participate in working groups to improve architecture quality and contribute to the continuous improvement of architecture standards and practices in order to enhance overall solution quality.

• Participate in architecture quality initiatives and working groups
• Contribute to development of architecture standards
• Share knowledge and best practices across teams
• Support establishment of architecture patterns and guidelines

6. Strategic Engagement & Business Value - 10%
Collaborate with business and technology leaders to understand organizational strategy, develop solution options, assess tradeoffs, and contribute to key architectural decisions that support long-term goals to deliver business value through technology.

• Understand organizational strategy and business objectives
• Develop and present solution options to stakeholders
• Apply technology solutions to support strategic decision-making
• Contribute to reducing risk and improving efficiency

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or IT systems design
• Hands-on experience implementing solutions on cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating with business stakeholders

Others:

• You are required to obtain the relevant license(s) if your job involves regulated activities

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

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