Solution Architect - Principal

At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone. As pioneering innovators for over 100 years, we’re now transforming our organisation to be faster, simpler and more connected. Because we want to be even better equipped to develop digital solutions and experiences that help more people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. To get there, we need people with tech/digital/analytics expertise and passion to help develop positive, sustainable change through digitally enhanced experiences that will impact the lives of millions of people and create a healthier future for everyone. If you believe in developing a better tomorrow, read on. About the Role Accountable for defining and maintaining architecture designs and deliverables (application, integration, technology, integration etc) which must align to the overall Enterprise Architecture of AIA PH, taking responsibility for researching, analyzing, designing, proposing, and delivering solutions that align to the business and growth strategies of AIA. This position involves overseeing the end to end the implementation of IT systems based on the delivered architecture designs, working with Product Owners, Business Sponsors, and Program/Project/Delivery Team. Review current state architecture, analyze the gaps of as-is state and define the target Architecture aligning to the over-all Enterprise Architecture vision and roadmap while ensuring the applications and integrations align with the business and growth strategies of AIA. Collaborate with the various stakeholders such as Product Owners, Business Sponsors, Program/Project/Delivery Team (including development team), Infrastructure Team, Data Team, Security Team in defining and/or reviewing the requirements and translate these requirements to architecture designs (application, data, infrastructure, security). Formulate leading edge application technology roadmap providing a source of competitive advantage for AIA, to include harnessing the latest cloud and PaaS / SaaS capabilities. Present architecture changes in Architecture Review Board and getting the change approved in a timely manner prior to execution of Program/Project. Support cloud application architecture and provide guidelines for DevOps and CI/CD. Support forecast of new and emerging technologies to determine suitability for AIA current and future needs, leading the research and evaluation process to ensure the AIA Application Standards adopt the appropriate technologies as they mature. Support application architecture updates based on new/updated Business Cases, Technology Building Permits and Application Exception Requests. Oversee the program/project design and realization of the application architecture within programmes and projects as necessary, ensuring adherence to architecture vision, standards, and policies. Provide guidance and direction to program/project/delivery to ensure solution design and delivery observe standards and guidelines defined Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date. At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone. It's about finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live in. As the largest listed company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, we’ve been proudly making a difference for people and communities across Asia for over a century. And we build on this every day with our ambition to engage one billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030. If you work at AIA, you play an important part in this movement. Which is why we give you every opportunity to learn, grow and shape your career - your way. Inspiring and supporting you to thrive - not just at work, but in life. Believe in better with AIA. View our AIA LinkedIn page Bring your difference to AIA