About this role
Overall Objectives of Job
We are seeking a Solution Architect to design and own the target architecture for the Tribe's product(s) within the BMP Area and to support agile Squads in building the architectural product roadmap on top of group architecture standards. The role synchronizes architectural solutions across Squads, resolves architectural differences and dependencies, and defines the critical non-functional requirements — performance, scalability, resilience, security, and observability — for the overarching Tribe solution architecture. It covers solution architecture for BMP components within the Tribe's scope, including integration with Global Shared Services (Decision Management, Output Management, Document Management), and the design of APIs and integration patterns within the BMP API Ecosystem so capabilities remain interoperable and reusable across Operating Entities (OEs). Working closely with the Area Architect and contributing to the Local Design Authority, the Solution Architect keeps Tribe-level architecture aligned to the Area's target architecture and roadmap, keeps documentation current in the architecture master tools, and manages temporary solutions and technical debt to drive continuous improvement of system health.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8–12 years of overall IT experience, with substantial hands-on experience in solution architecture for large-scale enterprise platforms.
- Proven experience designing distributed systems, microservices, and API-first architectures.
- Strong understanding of domain-driven design (DDD) and its application to enterprise platforms.
- Experience with cloud-native architectures (containerization, orchestration, serverless).
- Solid understanding of the insurance domain (policy lifecycle, claims, underwriting, or sales).
- Experience working within Agile/ SAFe frameworks, including PI Planning and architectural runway.
- Ability to define and drive non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, security).
- Strong communication skills — ability to articulate architectural decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience managing technical debt and driving system health improvements.
- Knowledge of event-driven architecture and messaging patterns.
- Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code.
- Familiarity with GenAI solutions and their integration into enterprise platforms.
- Understanding of Global Domain Models and data architecture.
- Experience with architecture documentation tools (e.g., LeanIX , Sparx EA, or similar).
- Experience working in a global delivery model across multiple geographies and OEs.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Role & Responsibilities
- Target Architecture Design: Design the Tribe's product(s) target architecture and support agile Squads in creating the architectural product roadmap based on group architecture standards.
- Architecture Alignment: Synchronize architectural solutions among agile Squads and resolve architectural differences and dependencies within the Tribe.
- Non-Functional Requirements: Define critical non-functional requirements for the overarching Tribe solution architecture (performance, scalability, resilience, security, observability).
- Cross-Tribe Dependencies: Manage architectural interdependencies with products of other agile Tribes within or outside the BMP Area.
- Architecture Documentation: Ensure the Tribe's product architecture is documented and up to date in the respective architecture master tools.
- Group Standards Compliance: Ensure the Tribe's product(s) architecture conforms to group architectural standards and target architecture.
- Technical Debt Management: Manage temporary solutions and technical debt at the Tribe level, driving continuous improvement of system health.
- Squad Enablement: Provide architectural guidance and support to agile Squads on technology choices, integration patterns, and design decisions.
- BMP Platform Architecture: Define and evolve solution architecture for BMP components within the Tribe's scope, including integration with Global Shared Services (e.g., Decision Management, Output Management, Document Management).
- API & Integration Design: Architect APIs and integration patterns within the BMP API Ecosystem, ensuring interoperability and reusability across Operating Entities (OEs).
- Area Architect Collaboration: Work closely with the Area Architect to ensure alignment between Tribe-level architecture and the Area's target architecture and roadmap.
- Design Authority Participation: Participate in the Local Design Authority (on demand) and contribute to architectural decision-making processes.
- Security Architecture: Ensure security architecture principles are followed in the design and implementation of services within the Tribe.
- Agile Values: Promote agile values, principles, and ways of working within the architectural practice.
Key Result Areas
- Quality, completeness, and adoption of the Tribe's target architecture and architectural roadmap.
- Alignment of Squad-level solutions with group architecture standards and the Area's target architecture.
- Non-functional requirements defined, measurable, and met across the Tribe's products.
- Currency and completeness of architecture documentation in the architecture master tools.
- Reduction of technical debt and measurable improvement in system health.
- Reusability and interoperability of APIs and integration patterns across Operating Entities.
Weightage: 100%
PART 3
Qualification & Experience
Refer to the Qualifications & Experience section under Part 2 - Overall Objectives of Job.
PART 4
Skills/Specific Tasks/Activities performed (choose groups that apply to your role)
Describe tasks in a short sentence if required
Group
Task responsibility
mark S/T/O & % of time spend on task group
S – Done by Self
T – For the team
O – For organization
Solution Architecture & Design Governance
- Design the Tribe's product(s) target architecture and the architectural product roadmap in line with group architecture standards.
- Define critical non-functional requirements and architect APIs and integration patterns within the BMP API Ecosystem.
- Synchronize architectural solutions across Squads and resolve architectural differences and dependencies.
S,T,O
Functional / Domain (e.g. Underwriting, Claims Mgmt.)
Insurance
S
Business / Client Engagement (e.g. Marketing, Consulting)
- Collaborate with the Area Architect, Product Owners, and business stakeholders to align architecture with product goals.
- Manage architectural interdependencies with products of other agile Tribes within and outside the BMP Area.
- Articulate architectural decisions and trade-offs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Participate in the Local Design Authority (on demand) and contribute to architectural decision-making.
People Engagement (e.g. Hiring, Training etc.)
- Provide architectural guidance and support to agile Squads on technology choices, integration patterns, and design decisions.
- Coach Squads on group architecture standards and on maintaining the architectural runway within Agile/SAFe.
- Promote agile values, principles, and ways of working within the architectural practice.
Administrative / Compliance (e.g. Documentation, Quality etc.)
- Ensure the Tribe's product architecture is documented and up to date in the respective architecture master tools.
- Ensure architecture conforms to group architectural standards and that security architecture principles are followed.
- Manage temporary solutions and technical debt at Tribe level, driving continuous improvement of system health.
Technical Leadership
- Guide Squads on implementation of distributed, event-driven, and cloud-native patterns.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, including GenAI solutions, and assess their fit for business requirements.
- Develop reusable design patterns and reference architectures that scale across Operating Entities.
PART 5
Key Competencies for Role (Level of Expertise)
Area
Competency*
Rate Skill Importance
1=aware;
2=basic; 3=intermediate/experienced; 4=advanced; 5=expert
Allianz India Skill catalogue reference
(for HR use only)
Technical
(max of 5)
- Distributed systems, microservices, and API-first architecture design.
- Cloud-native architecture — containerization, orchestration, and serverless.
- Event-driven architecture, messaging patterns, and integration design.
- Domain-driven design, Global Domain Models, and data architecture.
- DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code.
5
GenAI / Agentic AI
(max of 5)
- Familiarity with GenAI solutions and their integration into enterprise platforms.
- Assessing GenAI and agentic use cases against architecture standards and non-functional requirements.
- Awareness of agentic AI patterns and their architectural implications for the BMP platform.
3
Functional
(max of 5)
- In-depth understanding of insurance industry concepts and processes.
- Ability to translate complex insurance requirements into technical specifications.
- Knowledge of insurance regulations and standards.
- Implementation of robust data protection measures.
- Insights into insurance product stages from underwriting to claims.
3
Client/Vendor
(max of 3)
- Effective client/vendor communication and relationship management.
- Skilful negotiation and conflict resolution with clients/vendors.
- Ability to understand and address client/vendor needs and expectations.
- Proficient in managing project scope changes and expectations.
- Experience in fostering collaborative partnerships for successful outcomes.
4
Leadership**
- Inspire ownership and accountability among team members to enhance productivity and collaboration.
- Guide the team through complex technical and strategic decisions, ensuring effective project outcomes.
- Communicate the project's vision, goals, and expectations clearly to foster a shared sense of purpose.
- Skillfully handle challenges and conflicts, maintaining a harmonious and productive team environment.
4
Behaviours***
- Adapts to changing project demands within insurance domain.
- Solves problems efficiently for seamless progress.
- Collaborates well with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Manages time, details, and resources effectively.
4
Productivity
(max of 3)
- Skillfully prioritizes tasks for effective time management.
- Streamlines processes to enhance project workflow.
- Ensures timely delivery of project milestones.
5
Communication
- Conveys complex technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
- Actively listens and collaborates with team members, stakeholders, and clients.
- Provides regular project updates to ensure alignment and transparency.
- Addresses concerns and questions promptly, fostering open communication.
4
Tools
- Architecture documentation tools (LeanIX, Sparx EA, or similar)
- Office Automation
- Documentation
- Messaging
5
Managerial
- Effectively delegates tasks and responsibilities within the team.
- Monitors progress and adjusts strategies to meet project goals.
- Provides constructive feedback and guidance for team development.
- Manages conflicts and maintains a positive team environment.
3
What We Offer
We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working, including up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).
From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.
About Allianz Technology
With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked with running, optimizing, transforming, and innovating the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience.
We service the entire spectrum of digitalization, from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centres, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction. In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz. Find us at: www.linkedin.com/company/allianz-technology .
Commitment to Integrity, Fairness & Inclusion
Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment for everyone. We embrace individuals of all gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages, nationalities, religions, disabilities, and philosophies of life. Our greatest strength as a company lies in the unique skills, experiences, and backgrounds our employees contribute.
Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.
At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.
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