Lead Solution Architect - Zurich Insurance Group

OverviewIn this Lead Solution Architect role, you drive end-to-end architecture design for cloud-native and AI-enabled solutions.You will align architectures with business goals within Zurich’s Technology Delivery Center, shaping scalable, secure, and maintainable platforms.You collaborate across stakeholders to translate requirements into blueprints and govern architectural standards.Your work combines hands-on leadership with strategic oversight to enable rapid, reliable delivery in a global, collaborative environment.You’ll be at the heart of Zurich’s tech-driven journey, influencing how data, AI, and integrations power business outcomes.Compensaciones / Beneficioscompetitive salary and yearly bonusflexible working modelhome office setup allowancetraining programs (language courses and more)health and life insurancestock options and mortgage benefitsResponsabilidadesLead end-to-end solution architecture design and delivery aligned with business and tech strategyDefine principles, standards, and best practices for scalability, security, reliability, and maintainabilityCreate architecture blueprints covering application, data, integration, and infrastructure viewsCollaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into designs and non-functional requirementsMentor architects, engineers, and development teams through projectsEvaluate emerging technologies and propose innovative solutionsEnsure cross-domain integration using modern patterns (REST/GraphQL, event-driven, secure data exchange)Review and approve designs, data models, and implementation approachesGovern architecture governance, security baselines, and cloud policiesIdentify risks and mitigation strategies; coordinate with security, infra, data, and engineering teamsDefine observability and production readiness patterns; establish monitoring and alertingCommunicate architecture decisions, roadmaps, and strategies to technical and non-technical audiencesRequisitos principalesExtensive experience in Solution Architecture or Enterprise ArchitectureStrong knowledge of AWS or Azure, including Kubernetes, serverless, managed databases, and IAMExperience with microservices, APIs, event-driven architectures, and modern integration patternsSolid understanding of application, infrastructure, networking, security, and data managementExperience designing or integrating AI/ML solutions (model serving, AI observability, responsible AI controls) is a strong plusHands-on GitOps practices and Terraform-based Infrastructure as CodeExperience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholdersStrong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to balance business and technical needsExperience with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and automated testingExcellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skillsFluent English (written and spoken)excellent communicationstakeholder managementleadership and mentorshipAWS and/or AzureKubernetesserverless architectures

leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholdersStrong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to balance business and technical needsExperience with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and automated testingExcellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skillsFluent English (written and spoken)excellent communicationstakeholder managementleadership and mentorshipAWS and/or AzureKubernetesserverless architectures