Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

Aviva; York; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Data Engineering Team Manager to drive innovation in a dynamic cloud platform. This pivotal role involves defining a strategic roadmap, collaborating with key stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to cloud principles. The ideal candidate will possess strong AWS and DevOps expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead a diverse team. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming the insurance landscape through technology and innovation, while enjoying a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares through Matching Share Plan

Paid volunteering days

Flexible benefits including cycle to work options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Cloud designer-related role.
• Strong understanding of AWS methodologies like EC2, RDS, S3.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain a 3-year strategy for platform design.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into designs.

Skills

AWS Technologies

DevOps Processes

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Job description

Are you passionate about driving innovation and eager to deliver impactful change? Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping a dynamic cloud platform, working together to enhance operational efficiency and solve real business challenges in a rapidly evolving industry? If yes, then you might be the ideal candidate for this exciting opportunity to make your mark as a Data Engineering Team Manager with Aviva. Join us in transforming the insurance industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative practices.

About the job:

1. Define and maintain a 3-year strategy to ensure our platform design is modern, relevant, and achievable.
2. Collaborate with Platform owners, Architects, and Solution Designers to translate strategic requirements into detailed designs and standards.
3. Ensure all integrations adhere to Cloud principles and platform standards, while governing the overall platform design and chairing the Actuarial Solution Design Forum (ASDF).
4. Investigate infrastructure issues, implement procedures to meet SLA and DR strategies, and support hardware/software upgrades and vulnerability management.
5. Drive initiatives to reduce operational costs, contribute to best practice guidelines, and maintain efficient designs with comprehensive documentation.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

1. Proven experience in a Cloud designer-related role, with a strong understanding of AWS technologies and DevOps processes, including AWS methodologies like EC2, RDS, AWS FSxN, and S3.
2. Excellent communication abilities to effectively interact with both IT and business stakeholders.
3. Highly organized and self-motivated, capable of efficiently managing work for yourself and others.
4. Ability to diagnose complex issues and translate technical and business information into practical solutions.
5. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to lead and motivate a diverse team, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and adapt quickly under pressure.

What you’ll get for this role:

1. Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.
2. Starting salary £60,000 - £70,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
3. Bonus opportunity 10% of annual salary - Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s
4. Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in
5. 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
6. Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
7. Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
8. Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
9. Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
10. Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
11. We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

Additional Information:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

To find out more about working at Aviva, take a look here.

We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you.

If you require an alternative method of applying, please contact Leena Manga at 020 4592 2160 or [e-mail].

About the company

We’re here to protect our 33 million customers from life’s unexpected twists and turns – freeing them from fear of uncertainty. We are one of only a few insurance companies in the world that can provide customers with life, general and health insurance, and asset management in one place – a composite insurer. We put customers at the heart of all we do – creating a bright and sustainable future for our customers, employees, and communities.