Lead Architect - Brand new function. Insurance

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Architect to drive the transformation to a modern microservices architecture within the UK's largest Mutual Pensions firm. This role offers the chance to impact the technology landscape significantly, supported by a strong change budget and alignment with board stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess a robust background in solutions architecture, particularly in the insurance sector.

Benefits

Significant change budget available

Clear stakeholder alignment

Focus on user-centric designs

Qualifications

• Strong background in solutions architecture (Applications, Cloud, Security).
• Experience modernizing legacy systems into microservices.
• Knowledge of design patterns, cloud infrastructure, and security.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Solutions Architecture

Modernizing Legacy Systems

Microservices

Cloud Infrastructure

Security

Effective Communication

Job description

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Lead Architect - Brand new function. Insurance, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client: Nixor

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

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 rare opportunity to help shape the future of their technology landscape as they transition from legacy architecture 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 be part of a new team tasked with transforming a legacy system into a modern microservices architecture. This is a transformative opportunity to make a significant impact.

The transformation is well-supported, with board endorsement and a clear vision for the target architecture. All work is done in-house, with no third-party dependencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight within your domain
• Collaborate with the board and senior stakeholders
• Lead the shift from monolithic to microservices architecture
• Establish 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 the opportunity to build a high-performing architectural team with strong backing and minimal internal politics.

• Significant change budget available
• Clear stakeholder alignment
• Focus on delivering user-centric designs

Candidate Profile

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

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