Senior Solution Architect

Manulife/John Hancock; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock seeks a Singapore-based Solution Architect within the Singapore Architecture Office to drive strategic technology initiatives and bridge business and technology. You will design cloud-native microservices, lead AI adoption, and guide modernization efforts, aligning architecture with security, governance, and regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with product owners, engineers, and business analysts to translate requirements into blueprints and implement scalable

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect with strong exposure to digital transformation.
• Solid understanding of Machine Learning and Generative AI technologies.
• Expertise in cloud-native microservices (Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, OCI).
• Strong knowledge of application security, architectural frameworks, and engineering best practices (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD).
• Familiarity with architecture as a code design.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Insurance domain knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology innovation and digital transformation solutions to deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Design and implement cloud-native, microservices-based architectures that are scalable, resilient, and secure.
• Champion AI adoption for automation, process optimization, and architecture modernization.
• Conduct POCs, technical assessments, and feasibility studies to evaluate emerging technologies and solutions.
• Partner with customer experience and marketing business to improve net promotor scores and generate upsell opportunities.
• Build AI driven solutions and tools to improve distributors and partners sales experience.
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and engineering teams to translate requirements into technical blueprints.
• Ensure compliance with security, data governance, and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and present solution architectures in governance local and Asia governance forums.
• Act as an internal consultant to craft business transformation proposals and lead implementation through interim architectures.
• Evaluate vendor solutions for architecture risk, security, resiliency, and availability.

Skills

Digital transformation

Architectural leadership

Communication

Problem solving

AI/Gen AI

Security

CI/CD

Architecture as code

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

AWS

OCI

Job description

As a key member of the Singapore Architecture Office, you will drive strategic technology initiatives that enable business transformation. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will bridge business and technology, delivering innovative solutions and guiding modernization efforts. This role demands strong leadership, adaptability, and the ability to translate complex business needs into scalable, secure, and future-ready architectures.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead technology innovation and digital transformation solutions to deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Design and implement cloud-native, microservices-based architectures that are scalable, resilient, and secure.
• Champion AI adoption for automation, process optimization, and architecture modernization.
• Conduct POCs, technical assessments, and feasibility studies to evaluate emerging technologies and solutions.
• Partner with customer experience and marketing business to improve net promotor scores and generate upsell opportunities.
• Build AI driven solutions and tools to improve distributors and partners sales experience.
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and engineering teams to translate requirements into technical blueprints.
• Ensure compliance with security, data governance, and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and present solution architectures in governance local and Asia governance forums.
• Act as an internal consultant to craft business transformation proposals and lead implementation through interim architectures.
• Evaluate vendor solutions for architecture risk, security, resiliency, and availability.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect with strong exposure to digital transformation.
• Solid understanding of Machine Learning and Generative AI technologies.
• Expertise in cloud-native microservices (Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, OCI).
• Strong knowledge of application security, architectural frameworks, and engineering best practices (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD).
• Familiarity with architecture as a code design.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Insurance domain knowledge is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in large-scale digital transformation projects within financial services or insurance.
• Certifications in cloud platforms, or AI technologies is a plus.

When you join our team:

We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. We'll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. As part of our global team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals.

We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

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Working Arrangement Hybrid

We're Manulife. And we're on a mission to make decisions easier and lives better. Better is what drives us. It's what inspires us to find new ways to support customers and colleagues in living longer and healthier lives. It's the reason we're dedicated to investing in digital innovation and industry-leading AI, and accelerating a sustainable and economically inclusive future. Joining us means you'll be empowered to learn and grow your career. We'll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. And as part of our global team, you'll help shape the future you want to see – and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go. We're proud of our accomplishments and recognition. Our ambition is to be the number one choice for customers. Learn more at https://www.manulife.com/.