IT Solutions Architect

AIA Philippines; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed 14th-month pay

Annual Performance Bonus

Retirement Plan

HMO with 2 dependents

15 days VL and 15 days SL

Group Life Insurance

Job summary

AIA Philippines is seeking a Solutions Architect to design end-to-end architectures aligned with business needs, focusing on Azure, web and mobile apps, and secure integration.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across finance domains, governance, and security, ensuring compliance and mentoring developers. The role is hybrid, with 3-4 days onsite at Makati.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect or senior engineering role.
• Strong experience with Azure cloud services and cloud-native design.
• Background in financial systems and enterprise platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Genesys).
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and work with cross-country teams.
• Azure certifications are a plus.
• Comfortable with a hybrid work model (Work from Home and On-Site).
• Must be able to juggle many projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Define and design end-to-end solution architectures aligned with business objectives and technology strategy.
• Design cloud-native and hybrid solutions using Microsoft Azure services.
• Architect web applications and mobile app architectures with security considerations.
• Design solutions for financial systems like payments, billing, and reporting.
• Develop and govern API designs and integration patterns.
• Embed security-by-design across solutions, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Participate in architecture review forums and maintain ADRs.
• Provide hands-on architectural guidance to development teams.
• Create clear architecture documentation for stakeholders.

Skills

Web & Mobile Architecture

Cloud Architecture

Azure

Finance Systems Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Cross-Country Collaboration

Azure Certifications

Hybrid Work

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Azure

Job description

At MediCard, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic, feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

Our inclusive hiring practices ensure that we attract, hire, and retain the best talent from all backgrounds. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all candidates and promote a culture of respect, fairness, and transparency. We are dedicated to continuously improving our processes and policies to eliminate biases and barriers, ensuring that every employee has the support and resources they need to thrive.

The Role: Solutions Architect

Job Summary:

• A Solutions Architect is responsible for designing, guiding, and governing end‑to‑end technology solutions that align business requirements with scalable, secure, and cost‑effective architectures. The role translates business needs—particularly in finance, digital channels, and customer‑facing platforms—into well‑structured solution designs leveraging Azure cloud services, modern web and mobile architectures, and enterprise integration patterns. The Solutions Architect works closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams, developers, security, and enterprise architecture to ensure solutions are technically sound, compliant, and aligned with architectural standards and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

1. Solution Architecture Strategy & Design

• Define and design end‑to‑end solution architectures aligned with business objectives, enterprise standards, and technology strategy.

• Translate functional and non‑functional requirements into scalable, resilient, and secure solution designs.

• Ensure solutions balance business value, technical feasibility, cost efficiency, and long‑term sustainability.

2. Cloud Architecture (Azure)

• Design cloud‑native and hybrid solutions using Microsoft Azure services (e.g., App Services, AKS, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Storage, API Management, Integration Services).

• Apply Azure best practices for availability, scalability, security, performance, and cost optimization.

• Define reference architectures and reusable patterns for cloud‑based solutions.

3. Web & Mobile Application Architecture

• Architect modern web applications using responsive, API‑driven, and microservices‑based designs.

• Design mobile application architectures supporting iOS and Android platforms, including backend integration and security considerations.

• Ensure seamless user experience, performance, and reliability across digital channels.

4. Finance Domain & Business Alignment

• Design solutions that support financial systems and processes, such as payments, billing, reporting, compliance, and customer transactions.

• Ensure architectures support auditability, data integrity, regulatory requirements, and risk controls common in financial environments.

• Collaborate with finance stakeholders to translate domain requirements into technical solutions.

5. Integration & API Design

• Design and govern integration patterns using APIs, event‑driven architectures, and messaging platforms.

• Ensure secure and reliable integration between internal systems, cloud services, and external partners.

• Define API standards, contracts, and lifecycle management practices.

6. Security, Compliance & Risk Management

• Embed security‑by‑design principles across solutions, including identity, access management, encryption, and network security.

• Ensure solution designs comply with regulatory, financial, privacy, and internal security standards.

• Identify architectural risks and provide mitigation strategies to delivery teams and stakeholders.

7. Architecture Governance & Design Assurance

• Participate in architecture review forums and ensure solutions adhere to enterprise architecture standards and policies.

• Produce and review solution architecture documents, diagrams, and design artifacts.

• Maintain architecture decision records (ADRs) to document key decisions and trade‑offs.

8. Collaboration & Technical Leadership

• Work closely with developers, product owners, business analysts, and operations teams throughout solution delivery.

• Provide hands‑on architectural guidance and mentorship to development teams.

• Act as a trusted technical advisor on complex initiatives and transformation programs.

9. Documentation & Communication

• Create clear and concise solution architecture documentation for technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Communicate architectural concepts, risks, and decisions effectively to stakeholders and leadership.

• Support knowledge sharing through standards, reference architectures, and best practices.

10. Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Stay current with emerging Azure services, application frameworks, and architectural patterns.

• Continuously improve solution design practices to enhance scalability, security, and delivery efficiency.

• Support modernization, cloud adoption, and digital transformation initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s is a plus).

• 5+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect, Technical Architect, or senior engineering role.

• Strong experience with Azure cloud services and cloud‑native design.

• Background in web and mobile application architecture.

• Experience or understanding of financial systems and enterprise platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Genesys) is a plus.

• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and work with cross‑functional, cross‑country teams.

• Azure or architecture certifications are a plus.

• Comfortable with a hybrid work model (Work from Home and On‑Site).

• Must be able to juggle many multiple projects simultaneously.

Work Location:

AIA Head Office, Makati City

Work Set-Up:

Hybrid, 3-4 days onsite per week

For your appreciation, these are some of the benefits that we are offering;

• Guaranteed 14th-month pay
• Annual Performance Bonus (Subject to both company and individual performance)
• Retirement Plan
• HMO with free 2 dependents (upon hire for Principal and upon regularization for the eligible dependents)
• 15 days VL and 15 days SL (Pro-rated for mid-year hire)
• Group Life Insurance
• Protection benefits, and a lot more w/c will be discussed during the job offer stage.