Job Description: Core Responsibilities • Define and implement both low-level and high-level architecture, ensuring design consistency across systems and services • Own the complete product architecture lifecycle, from conceptual design through delivery and optimization • Design and integrate microservices-based architectures, ensuring modular, scalable, and maintainable systems • Seamlessly “wire together” multiple technologies, platforms, and services into a cohesive ecosystem • Ensure non-functional requirements such as scalability, availability, performance, and security are built into all solutions • Drive continuous modernization initiatives, reducing technical debt and improving system efficiency • Establish and execute the technology roadmap in alignment with evolving business priorities • Embed product thinking into architecture decisions, focusing on customer experience and business value • Uphold clean architecture principles, ensuring maintainability, reusability, and long-term sustainability Technology Landscape • Core backend stack includes Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture • Strong exposure to event-driven systems using Kafka and caching mechanisms like Redis • Experience integrating Python and AI/GenAI/Agentic AI capabilities into enterprise systems • Familiarity with cloud ecosystems (Azure/GCP preferred), including migration and hybrid setups • Current platform operates in a large-scale global insurance ecosystem, with ongoing evolution toward cloud-native architecture • Strong experience in architecting and designing a large scale global distributed product/system • Swift/Kotlin/Flutter/React and strong experience in architecting Mobile and Web applications Leadership & Stakeholder Management • Lead the overall product architecture function, setting direction and governance standards • Manage and mentor a team of Solution Architects, fostering technical excellence and growth • Act as the senior-most technical authority, providing guidance on complex architectural decisions • Collaborate closely with Enterprise Architecture teams to ensure alignment with broader frameworks and standards • Engage with senior leadership (CIOs, CTOs, business heads) to translate strategy into technology execution • Drive strong alignment between business, product, and engineering teams to ensure seamless delivery Technical & Functional Expectations • Deep expertise in backend and frontend architecture & design with a strong focus on mobile-first design principles with a strong focus on mobile-first design principles • Working knowledge of full-stack ecosystems, including web, mobile, and backend integrations • Proven experience in designing and scaling distributed systems in high-transaction environments • Strong understanding of system design principles, including fault tolerance, observability, and performance optimization • Hands-on knowledge of security practices, resilience engineering, and modern architectural patterns • Ability to evaluate and introduce new technologies or innovative use cases for existing systems Time Type: Full time Job Area: Locations: Bupa Capability Centre India