Solutions Architect

Prudential; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudential Singapore seeks a Solutions Architect to design, develop and support applications, aligning solutions with enterprise standards. You will partner with business units and IT teams to deliver scalable and secure technology enabling digital capabilities.

You will drive end-to-end architectural guidance, define blueprints, and validate ideas through POCs, while contributing to governance and ongoing improvement across systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• 6–8 years designing, developing and supporting applications.
• Experience in Agile software development.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate technology solutions aligned with business objectives and standards.
• Collaborate with PACS, SRE, Infrastructure, TRM, BISO, Core Systems.
• Lead POCs and document outcomes and metrics.
• Ensure solutions comply with architecture principles and security frameworks.
• Drive simplification, modernization and optimization across apps and platforms.

Skills

AS400

iSeries tool

COBOL

Java EE

RESTful API

NoSQL

RDBMS & PL/SQL

Hadoop

IBM MQ

UIPath

IBM Datastage

Education

Bachelor in Computer Science

Computer Engineering

equivalent

Tools

Jboss/IBM WAS

IBM MQ

Business Objects

ETL tools

HP QuickTest Professional

Job description

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

Job Profile Summary: In this role, you will design, develop and provide support for applications in Prudential Singapore. As part of this dynamic role, you will work closely with business units and other IT teams to deliver leading edge technology to enable digital capabilities of Prudential Singapore. The Solutions Architect will design and validate technology solutions that align with business objectives and enterprise standards. This role bridges business needs and technical delivery, ensuring scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions while fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

Job Description:

Solution Design:

Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand challenges, pain points, and strategic goals. Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-effective technology solutions aligned with enterprise standards. Work closely with delivery teams to ensure solutions are practical and implementable. Provide end-to-end architectural guidance for new projects and initiatives (e.g., LSRC & GSRC). Define solution blueprints, integration patterns, and technology stacks to meet project objectives while adhering to enterprise governance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner closely with internal teams such as PACS, SRE, Infrastructure, TRM, BISO, and Core Systems to ensure cohesive and integrated solution delivery. Facilitate technical alignment and resolve inter-team dependencies across the delivery lifecycle.

Proof of Concepts (POC) and Technical Validation:

Design and lead POCs to validate new solution ideas, tools, or architectures before enterprise adoption. Document outcomes, performance metrics, and recommendations for broader implementation.

Alignment with Group Technology Strategy:

Ensure proposed solutions comply with architecture principles, security frameworks, and strategic direction. Participate in architecture forums and contribute to shared technology capabilities.

Continuous Improvement:

Identify and address existing architectural or technical pain points across applications and platforms. Drive simplification, modernisation, and optimisation initiatives to improve system performance, maintainability, and scalability. Continuously explore emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks relevant to the insurance industry. Evaluate potential solutions through technical assessments and proof-of-concepts (POCs).

Who we are looking for:

Competencies & Personal Traits Independent and works well across different functions Excellent problem analysis skill. Innovative and creative in developing solutions Strong sense of drive and commitment to deliver on responsibilities Strong verbal and written communication skills Works well in a dynamic environment Ability and willingness to be hands-on Experience in 1 or more of the following technology AS400, iSeries tool, COBOL, SMART400, IBM MQ, Business Object Java EE, RDBMS & PL/SQL, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Design, RESTful API, JBoss / IBM WAS Mobile Development (Objective C, Swift, Android, Hybrid, HTML5) ETL (IBM Datastage), Netezza, Business Intelligence (SAP BusinessObjects), Attunity, Hadoop (Hortonworks) Functional Testing (HP QuickTest Professional), Load Testing (JMeter) Robotic Process Automation (BluePrism, UIPath)

Working Experience 6-8 years in designing and developing and support applications. Experience in Agile software development

Education Bachelor in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.

We are Prudential. For every life, we are partners. For every future, we are protectors. Prudential plc provides life and health insurance and asset management to 17 million customers across 20 markets in Asia and Africa. We are headquartered in Hong Kong and have dual primary listings on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and the London Stock Exchange. We are focused on four strategic regions: Greater China, ASEAN, India and Africa. Our customers are served by around 55,000 agents and more than 200 bank partners. Prudential plc is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential Financial, Inc., a company whose principal place of business is in the United States of America or with the Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom. Find out more at www.prudentialplc.com Follow us on LinkedIn