Job Description

Solution architect



Role Overview



GEH portfolios.



Solution Architect who will be focusing on digital transformation initiatives for IHDS and



Responsible for defining commercially aware and technically astute solutions that both

align to and inform architectural direction while balancing the typical constraints evident

on project delivery, principally across a range of global and shared assets within

International Health



The role is embedded within the International Health Delivery Services function that



works collaboratively with senior stakeholders to define strategic direction, thereafter,

ensuring that intent is reflected in business solutions.



The person must be comfortable leading and defining effective business solutions within



complex project environments, demonstrating the maturity to build strong working

relationships across Business, IT, and 3rd Party stakeholders.



Key Responsibilities



Drive the definition and delivery of solution designs in an agile environment, working

through business and technical requirements to describe a holistic view of a target

service that meets both business and operational expectations across a range of global

assets and services that aligns to strategic roadmaps



Contribute to the development of strategic roadmaps, architectures and technology



standards and the adoption of new technologies



Develop and maintain all relevant architectural artefacts Participate in and be a key contributor to architectural governance processes Develop expertise and knowledge of key assets and platforms across a broad spectrum

of architectural concerns - application, data, integration, infrastructure, deployment and

operations, security etc.



Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance on integration strategies, standards

and best practices aligning with health insurance business objectives and driving digital

transformation initiatives

Identify, assess and implement appropriate management strategies for architectural risks



Collaborate with and mentor/support colleagues within the architecture and delivery



teams to promote adoption of best practices



Actively participate in the full project lifecycle from early shaping of high-level estimates

and delivery plans through to active governance of the solution as it is developed and

built in later phases



Accountable for the architecture and quality assurance of key design elements across a



wide range of solutions and systems



Become a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders promoting modernisation and

simplification of the technology landscape aligned with strategic roadmaps







Skills and Experience



At least 10 years of Technology experience and 4 years in a Solution Architecture or



Lead Technical Design role.



Breadth of experience and technical acumen across applications, data, integration,



infrastructure, security, service management, business process architecture capabilities



Commercial awareness incorporating financial planning and budgeting A track record of working successfully in a globally dispersed team would be beneficial Proven experience in designing, implementing and governing integration architectures

that enable seamless data exchange between disparate systems, applications and

services, utilizing technologies such as APIs, microservices, messaging queues, ESBs,

and iPaaS



Proficiency in using architecture design and modelling tools (e.g. SAP Lean