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Lead Architect - Brand new function. Insurance, Telford
Client:
Nixor
Location:
Telford, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
1
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 role offers the chance 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 oversee applications, cloud infrastructure, and services within your domain. You will help transform a legacy "spaghetti" architecture into a modern microservices architecture, leading this transformative journey.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide technical oversight for your domain
* Collaborate with the board and senior stakeholders
* Lead the transition to microservices architecture
* Define and implement development, security, and observability standards
* Mentor junior architects and technical teams
* Serve as the technical contact for your business unit
Why Join?
The Director of Architecture highlights the impact and support for this initiative, emphasizing a high-performing team and significant stakeholder backing. Benefits include a substantial change budget, minimal internal politics, and a focus on user-centric design.
Candidate Profile
* Strong background in solutions architecture (Applications, Cloud, Security)
* Experience in modernizing legacy systems into microservices
* Deep knowledge of design patterns, cloud infrastructure, security
* Prior experience in the Insurance Industry, preferably Life Insurance
* Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
These roles combine strategic influence with hands-on architectural work, collaborating with Business Architects to guide technical direction.
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