We are seeking a highly skilled Mendix Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing applications using the Mendix low-code platform.
In this role, you will translate business requirements into robust Mendix solutions and act as a technical leader guiding development teams and stakeholders through the full application lifecycle.
Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours.
What will you be doing?
* Serve as the lead architect on Mendix-based projects, defining architecture, design patterns, and integration strategies.
* Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and stakeholders to gather functional and non-functional requirements.
* Translate business needs into Mendix application blueprints that are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
* Ensure best practices in application design, data modeling, UI/UX, security, performance, and deployment.
* Guide and mentor Mendix developers, perform code reviews, and enforce quality and compliance standards.
* Work with DevOps teams to define CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies for Mendix applications.
* Integrate Mendix with third-party systems via REST, SOAP, OData, or other APIs.
* Participate in architecture governance, design reviews, and security assessments.
* Stay current with Mendix platform updates and low-code trends, advocating innovative solutions and continuous improvement.
What are we looking for?
* Proven experience in software architecture, with specifically as a Mendix Architect or Senior Developer.
* Mendix Advanced certification.
* Strong understanding of Mendix development, architecture components, and the Model-Driven Development approach.
* Experience integrating Mendix applications with enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics).
* Proficient in designing applications with performance, scalability, and maintainability in mind.
* Experience with cloud deployment (e.g., Mendix Cloud, AWS) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes is a plus).
* Excellent understanding of security best practices (OAuth, SSO, authorization models).
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Industry mindset with a strong grasp of insurance value chains and customer expectations.
* Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
* Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
* Ability to communicate complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
* Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for digital transformation.
Preferred:
* Experience in solution architecture with a focus on the insurance sector.
* In-depth understanding of insurance products and workflows (e.g., Life, P&C, Health).
* Demonstrated experience integrating Mendix with policy admin systems, claims platforms, and third-party services.
* Mendix Expert certification.
* Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
* Familiarity with BPM, domain-driven design, and microservices architecture.
* Background in Java, JavaScript, or .NET is an asset.
As an inclusive employer, we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and can perform at their best during the interview.
Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year.
At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer.
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