Head of Technology Strategy & Architecture
Core
Define and execute global technology strategy and architecture for Santander Insurance Holding, establishing target architecture, engineering standards, and shared capabilities for a secure, scalable, and resilient Insurance Technology ecosystem.
Role type
Senior IC technology strategy and enterprise architecture leader
Builds
Global Insurance Platform, shared technology capabilities, and modernized technology infrastructure
Domain
Insurance technology, enterprise architecture, cloud infrastructure, and platform engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global technology strategy definition and execution, Enterprise Architecture ownership and governance, Global platform architecture definition, Technology leadership in multinational environments, Engineering excellence (DevSecOps, CI/CD, quality engineering), Cloud and infrastructure strategy, Technology governance across multiple countries, Technology vendor management and strategic partnerships, Technology innovation and AI/GenAI enablement
Preferred skills
Strategic thinking, Cross-country stakeholder alignment, Technology decision-making, Innovation mindset, Collaboration across Joint Ventures
Technologies
Cloud platforms, DevSecOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, AI/GenAI frameworks, API integration patterns
Responsibilities
Define multi-year technology strategy, Define technical architecture of the Global Insurance Platform, Drive technology modernization and simplification, Promote technology convergence across Joint Ventures, Build reusable technology capabilities across the Insurance Domain, Evaluate emerging technologies and trends, Govern solution architecture, Ensure architectural consistency across all countries, Govern technology lifecycle and technical debt
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic scope
