Senior Solution Architect - Workforce Management

Swiss Re; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Swiss Re is seeking a Solution Architect III in Bengaluru to lead the design and delivery of Workforce Management solutions across a global HR technology landscape. You will bridge technical depth with strategic design, guiding cross-functional teams and external partners.

You will influence architecture, integration, and governance while ensuring compliance with local regulations and security standards. A hybrid office model is in place, with frequent collaboration across regions.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with Workforce Software, particularly Time & Attendance, in international environments.
• Strong knowledge of Workforce Management concepts—timekeeping, attendance, scheduling, and payroll integration.
• Experience designing and delivering Workforce Software solutions across the full lifecycle—from requirements to production support.
• Solid experience with integration technologies (APIs, file-based interfaces, SQL) and scripting for troubleshooting.
• Experience leading global or multi-country implementations with diverse regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end Workforce Management and Time & Attendance solutions across the full lifecycle—from requirements gathering to deployment and support.
• Act as the technical SME for Workforce Software, guiding solution design and integration best practices.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, stakeholders, engineers and partners to translate complex requirements into scalable solutions.
• Ensure seamless integration with HR and payroll systems using APIs, file interfaces, and SQL scripting.
• Lead technical workstreams and drive delivery within Agile, multidisciplinary teams.
• Support and resolve production issues to ensure platform stability and security.
• Manage multi-country implementations and country-specific Time & Attendance needs.

Skills

Workforce Software

Time & Attendance

Workforce Management

APIs & SQL

Multi-country rollout

Tools

APIs

SQL

Scripting

Job description

Solution Architect III Solution Architect III Bangalore, Karnataka, India Are you passionate about shaping the future of HR technology in a global organisation? Do you thrive at the intersection of technical excellence and business impact? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role

Join Swiss Re as a Solution Architect III and take the lead in designing and delivering innovative Workforce Management solutions that make a real difference across the globe. In this role, you'll be at the heart of Swiss Re's HR technology transformation — combining deep technical expertise with strategic solution design to drive scalable, resilient and future‑ready platforms. You'll collaborate with a diverse, talented team and work on challenges that matter, all while contributing to Swiss Re's mission of making the world more resilient.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver end-to-end Workforce Management and Time & Attendance solutions across the full solution lifecycle — from requirements gathering and solution design through configuration, development, integration, testing, deployment and production support
• Act as the technical subject matter expert for Workforce Software, providing authoritative guidance on solution design, configuration and integration best practices
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, business stakeholders, engineers and external partners to translate complex business requirements into practical, scalable and maintainable technical solutions
• Ensure seamless integration of Workforce Management solutions with the broader HR technology landscape, including HR and payroll systems, using APIs, file‑based interfaces, SQL and scripting technologies
• Lead technical workstreams , providing solution guidance and driving delivery within Agile, multidisciplinary teams
• Support and resolve complex production issues through strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, ensuring platform stability, security and resilience
• Manage multi‑country implementations , supporting country‑specific Time & Attendance requirements and ensuring compliance with local regulatory standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement and modernisation of the Workforce Software platform, aligning solutions with Swiss Re's architecture, security and governance standards
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical audiences, ensuring clarity and alignment across all stakeholder groups

About the Team

The D&T Group People Function (GPF) team is responsible for Swiss Re's Group People Function technology landscape, enabling HR capabilities across the organisation on a global scale. The team has a primary focus on Workforce Management and Time & Attendance solutions, supporting multiple countries with robust, scalable and compliant technology platforms. Working at the intersection of HR and technology, the team collaborates with business stakeholders, Product Owners and external partners to design, deliver and continuously improve solutions that power Swiss Re's people processes worldwide.

About You

You are a curious, driven and collaborative professional who brings both technical depth and a pragmatic mindset to everything you do. You have a proven ability to work independently while thriving in a team environment, and you're equally comfortable engaging with business stakeholders as you are diving into complex technical challenges. You take ownership of your work, communicate with clarity and confidence, and are passionate about delivering solutions that are not only technically sound but also genuinely useful to the people who rely on them.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive hands‑on experience with Workforce Software , particularly Time & Attendance, including implementation, configuration, enhancement and production support in complex, international environments
• Strong knowledge of Workforce Management concepts , including timekeeping, attendance, scheduling and integration with HR and payroll systems
• Proven experience designing and delivering Workforce Software solutions across the full lifecycle — from requirements analysis and solution design through development, testing, deployment and ongoing support
• Solid experience with integration technologies , including APIs, file‑based interfaces, SQL and scripting or development tools, with strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving capabilities
• Experience leading global or multi‑country implementations , supporting country‑specific Time & Attendance requirements and navigating diverse regulatory environments

Nice to Haves

• Workforce Software certifications such as PT102, PT001, PT002, PT003, PT105, PT106, or equivalent Time & Attendance / Workforce Management certifications
• Experience working within Agile delivery frameworks and multidisciplinary teams
• Familiarity with Swiss Re's architecture, security and governance standards or similar enterprise‑level frameworks
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non‑technical audiences
• Experience working in the financial services or reinsurance industry

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient.

We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health.

Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting‑edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking.

We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics.

In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

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