Platform Architect Locations: Norwich or London Salary: Norwich circa £70,000 / London - circa £100,000 Are you an experienced Software Developer ready to step into architecture? Or an Architect looking to grow your career? If so, we'd love to hear from you. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a team that's solving real-world problems and shaping the future of digital services at Aviva. You'll work with cutting-edge cloud technology, collaborate with talented colleagues, and help us modernise our platforms. A bit about the job: As a Platform Architect, you'll design scalable, secure technology solutions that support our business goals. You'll investigate and resolve complex software issues, often caused by architectural challenges. You'll also support internal users and act as the technical owner for major software components. This role sits within a forward-thinking engineering team that's driving innovation across Aviva. Skills and experience we're looking for: Strong communication skills - able to explain technical designs to senior leaders and developers Solid understanding of CI/CD, Agile/Scrum, API design, and 12-factor principles Financial awareness to support business cases and design decisions Hands-on development experience and deep technical knowledge Self-motivated and able to manage multiple workstreams independently What you'll get for this role: Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague. Starting salary between Norwich circa £70,000 / London - circa £100,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications) Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's. Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in. 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer's leave Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools Take a look to learn more. Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be. Aviva is for everyone: We're inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don't, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working - spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, or if you have any queries in relation to the vacancy, please give Chloe Nettley a call on 07795207964 or email chloe.nettley@aviva.com .