Lead Architect/Senior Solution Architect

We understand that finding the right opportunity can be tough, but I’ll try to make it easier.You’re reading about Zurich Insurance Group, a global leader in insurance, but this role specifically pertains to our Technology Delivery Center (TDC).Established in Barcelona in **, the TDC operates as an integral part of Zurich Insurance Group, providing cutting-edge technological solutions and support to Zurich’s local and global business units.In essence, Zurich TDC is where technology meets the vast reach of a multinational company.We specialize in areas such as software development, data analytics, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure.Our primary mission is to support Zurich’s strategic goals and enhance operational efficiency through innovative technology solutions.The ET AI Business Solutions platform is a cloud-based accelerator spanning development, test and production environments.It hosts every ET AI workload, including AI services, conventional services, agents, integration servers, applications and shared platform services.The platform sits between the corporate technology estate (identity, data platform, ERP, HR, procurement and IT systems) and Group AI’s shared services (managed model access, managed data services, AI observability, the group data platform and the AI registry).From a technology perspective, ET AI Business Solutions leverages public cloud landing zones (primarily Azure and AWS), containerized workloads (Kubernetes-based), API gateways, event streaming, and CI/CD pipelines to deliver scalable, observable and secure AI-enabled solutions.We follow GitOps principles and use Terraform for Infrastructure as Code to ensure consistent, repeatable and compliant environments.If you’re considering a role with us, know that you’ll be joining a hub of technological excellence dedicated to driving Zurich’s success on a global scale.As a Lead Solution Architect you will have the opportunity to: Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end solution architectures aligned with business and technology strategies, with a focus on cloud-native and AI-enabled solutions.Define architecture principles, standards, and best practices to ensure scalability, security, reliability, and maintainability across microservices, APIs, data pipelines, and AI workloads.Design solution blueprints covering application, data, integration and infrastructure views.Guide and mentor solution architects, engineers, and development teams throughout the project lifecycle.Evaluate emerging technologies (managed AI services, LLM platforms, event streaming, serverless, API management, observability tooling) and recommend innovative solutions.Ensure integration across applications, platforms, data, and infrastructure components using modern integration patterns (REST/GraphQL APIs, event-driven messaging, secure data exchange).Review and approve architectural designs, data models, technical specifications, and implementation approaches.Manage architecture governance processes, ensuring adherence to enterprise architecture standards, security baselines, and cloud policies.Work closely with security, infrastructure, data, and engineering teams to ensure architectural consistency and compliance with Zurich’s security and risk guidelines.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, including Kubernetes, serverless, managed databases, and identity and access management.Experience with microservices, APIs, event-driven architectures, and modern integration patterns (API gateways, message brokers, streaming platforms).Solid understanding of application architecture, infrastructure, networking, security, and data management principles.Experience designing or integrating AI/ML solutions (model serving, inference APIs, AI observability, responsible AI controls) is a strong plus.Hands-on experience with GitOps practices (declarative configuration, Git as source of truth, automated reconciliation) and Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code.Experience with Agile, DevOps, and modern software delivery practices, including CI/CD and automated testing.Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global, and highly collaborative environment.Fluent English, both written and spoken.To support your work-life balance, we have adopted a flexible working model.Over 300 euros to set up your home office and additional monthly home office allowance.Wide range of internal and external trainings, including English, German and Spanish classes depending on the needs.Ticket restaurant and Health Insurance with the flexibility to exchange it for other benefits.Collective Life retirement Plan** referral bonus if you bring other talented people like you to the company.Apply by sending your CV in English.We attract and retain the best-qualified individuals available, regardless of race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.Zurich Technology Delivery Center - Your Talent, Our StrengthYou are the heart & soul of Zurich!

Review and approve architectural designs, data models, technical specifications, and implementation approaches.Manage architecture governance processes, ensuring adherence to enterprise architecture standards, security baselines, and cloud policies.Work closely with security, infrastructure, data, and engineering teams to ensure architectural consistency and compliance with Zurich’s security and risk guidelines.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, including Kubernetes, serverless, managed databases, and identity and access management.Experience with microservices, APIs, event-driven architectures, and modern integration patterns (API gateways, message brokers, streaming platforms). Solid understanding of application architecture, infrastructure, networking, security, and data management principles.Experience designing or integrating AI/ML solutions (model serving, inference APIs, AI observability, responsible AI controls) is a strong plus.Hands-on experience with GitOps practices (declarative configuration, Git as source of truth, automated reconciliation) and Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code.Experience with Agile, DevOps, and modern software delivery practices, including CI/CD and automated testing.Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global, and highly collaborative environment. Fluent English, both written and spoken.To support your work-life balance, we have adopted a flexible working model.Over 300 euros to set up your home office and additional monthly home office allowance.Wide range of internal and external trainings, including English, German and Spanish classes depending on the needs.Ticket restaurant and Health Insurance with the flexibility to exchange it for other benefits.Collective Life retirement Plan** referral bonus if you bring other talented people like you to the company.Apply by sending your CV in English.We attract and retain the best-qualified individuals available, regardless of race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.Zurich Technology Delivery Center - Your Talent, Our StrengthYou are the heart & soul of Zurich!

We understand that finding the right opportunity can be tough, but I’ll try to make it easier.You’re reading about Zurich Insurance Group, a global leader in insurance, but this role specifically pertains to our Technology Delivery Center (TDC). Established in Barcelona in **, the TDC operates as an integral part of Zurich Insurance Group, providing cutting-edge technological solutions and support to Zurich’s local and global business units.In essence, Zurich TDC is where technology meets the vast reach of a multinational company. We specialize in areas such as software development, data analytics, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure. Our primary mission is to support Zurich’s strategic goals and enhance operational efficiency through innovative technology solutions.The ET AI Business Solutions platform is a cloud-based accelerator spanning development, test and production environments. It hosts every ET AI workload, including AI services, conventional services, agents, integration servers, applications and shared platform services. The platform sits between the corporate technology estate (identity, data platform, ERP, HR, procurement and IT systems) and Group AI’s shared services (managed model access, managed data services, AI observability, the group data platform and the AI registry). From a technology perspective, ET AI Business Solutions leverages public cloud landing zones (primarily Azure and AWS), containerized workloads (Kubernetes-based), API gateways, event streaming, and CI/CD pipelines to deliver scalable, observable and secure AI-enabled solutions. We follow GitOps principles and use Terraform for Infrastructure as Code to ensure consistent, repeatable and compliant environments.If you’re considering a role with us, know that you’ll be joining a hub of technological excellence dedicated to driving Zurich’s success on a global scale.