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Lead Architect - Brand new function. Insurance, Hemel Hempstead
Client: Nixor
Location: Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
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Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
Job Description:
Nixor is seeking Principal/Lead Architects with Life Insurance / Assurance industry knowledge to join a newly formed architecture team for the UK's largest Mutual Pensions company. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of their technology landscape as they transition from legacy architecture to a modern, microservices-based architecture.
About the Role
As a Lead Architect, you will own your domain, overseeing applications, cloud infrastructure, and services. You will help transform a legacy "spaghetti" architecture into a modern microservices architecture.
This role is at the start of a transformative journey, with full board endorsement and a clear vision for the future state.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide technical oversight within your domain
* Collaborate with senior stakeholders
* Lead the transition from monolithic to microservices architecture
* Define and implement best practices for development, security, and observability
* Mentor junior architects and technical teams
* Serve as the technical contact for your business unit
Why Join?
The Director of Architecture joined 6 months ago for the opportunity to make a quick impact and build a high-performing architectural team with full support.
Benefits include:
* A significant change budget
* Minimal internal politics
* Focus on customer-centric, user-focused designs
Candidate Profile
We seek experienced Architects with:
* Strong background in solutions architecture (Applications, Cloud, Security)
* Experience modernizing legacy systems into microservices
* Deep knowledge of design patterns, cloud infrastructure, and security
* Prior experience in the Insurance Industry (Life Insurance preferred)
* Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
This is a hands-on leadership role that combines strategic influence with daily architectural contributions. You will work alongside Business Architects, guiding the technical direction of your domain.
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