Solutions Architect

Prudential plc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudential Singapore is seeking a Solutions Architect to design, develop and support enterprise applications. You will translate business needs into scalable, secure technology solutions, ensuring alignment with governance and enterprise standards.

The role requires collaboration with PACS, SRE, Infrastructure, and Core Systems, and involves leading POCs to validate new ideas before broader adoption. You will drive continuous improvement, assess architecture principles, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Independent and works well across functions.
• Excellent problem analysis and innovative solution development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Hands-on capability and willingness to be involved in delivery.
• Experience with multiple listed technologies and architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and support applications for Prudential Singapore.
• Translate business needs into scalable, secure technology solutions.
• Provide end-to-end architectural guidance for projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate with PACS, SRE, Infrastructure, and other teams for cohesive delivery.
• Lead POCs and document outcomes and recommendations.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Hands-on

Education

Bachelor in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

AS400

COBOL

IBM MQ

Java EE

RESTful API

JBoss / IBM WAS

Hadoop

JMeter

BluePrism

UIPath

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.