Lead Architect - Brand new function. Insurance

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK's insurance sector seeks a Lead Architect to drive the transition from legacy systems to a microservices architecture. This pivotal role requires expertise in solutions architecture, cloud infrastructure, and experience in the insurance industry. Join a well-supported team focused on impactful work with strong backing from senior stakeholders.

Benefits

Significant change budget

Minimal internal politics

Customer-centric, user-focused design

Qualifications

• Strong background in solutions architecture (Applications, Cloud, Security)
• Experience in modernizing legacy systems into microservices
• Prior experience in the Insurance Industry, ideally Life Insurance

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight within your domain
• Lead the transition from monolithic to microservices architecture
• Mentor junior architects and technical teams

Skills

Solutions architecture

Microservices

Cloud infrastructure

Security

Effective communication

Job description

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Lead Architect - Brand new function. Insurance, Maidstone

Client: Nixor

Location:

Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 is a unique opportunity to shape the future of their technology landscape as they transition from legacy systems to a modern, microservices-based architecture.

About the Role

As a Lead Architect, you will own your domain, overseeing applications, cloud infrastructure, and services. You will help transform a legacy "spaghetti" architecture into a modern microservices architecture, playing a key role in this transformative journey.

The project has board endorsement, a clear vision, and full in-house development, providing a well-supported environment for impactful work.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight within your domain
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and the board
• Lead the transition from monolithic to microservices architecture
• Define standards for development, security, and observability
• 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 fast impact, a high-performing team, and strong business backing.

Additional benefits include:

• Significant change budget
• Minimal internal politics
• Focus on customer-centric, user-focused design from day one

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong background in solutions architecture (Applications, Cloud, Security)
• Experience modernizing legacy systems into microservices
• Deep knowledge of design patterns, cloud infrastructure, and security
• Prior experience in the Insurance Industry, ideally Life Insurance
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders

This role combines strategic influence with hands-on architectural work, working closely with Business Architects to guide technical direction.