Technology Architecture, Principal
Core
Define and govern AIA Singapore's technology-wide architecture, ensuring alignment with business strategy and compliance with Group standards.
Role type
Principal Technology Architect
Builds
Technology architecture frameworks, integration strategies, and technical roadmaps across application, data, infrastructure, and security domains
Domain
Insurance / Financial Services Technology
Required skills
Technology architecture, Application architecture (microservices, event-driven, APIs), Data and integration architecture, Security and infrastructure fundamentals, SDLC and DevOps, Cloud-native development, Stakeholder management, Strategic planning
Preferred skills
Insurance or financial services domain experience, TOGAF or Azure Architecture certification, Regulatory compliance knowledge, Platform engineering and API management
Technologies
Microservices, Event-driven architecture, APIs, Data platforms, Streaming, ETL/ELT, API gateway, Cloud-native, DevSecOps
Responsibilities
Define and maintain technology architecture blueprint aligned with business strategy; Establish architecture standards, patterns, and guardrails; Lead evaluation and selection of technologies; Develop multi-year architecture roadmaps; Guide modernization of legacy systems; Provide leadership for technology design across major initiatives; Mentor solution architects and senior engineers
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship