-Design and Define Architecture:

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-Develop and maintain the overall architecture for Insurance Distribution's digital solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology strategies.

-Create scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures for platforms such as Tablet, MWS, WeChat ecosystems, mobile apps, and Salesforce.

-Integration Management:

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-Oversee the integration of digital solutions with other insurance applications to ensure seamless data flow and interoperability.

-Define and implement APIs and middleware solutions to support integration requirements.

-Technology Evaluation and Adoption:

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-Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend their adoption to enhance the digital journey for lead generation, point of sales, and post-sales services.

-Ensure the architecture supports multi-channel distribution, including HSBC internal and 3rd party channels.

-Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

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-Work closely with business stakeholders, development teams, and external partners to understand requirements and translate them into architectural solutions.

-Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams to ensure adherence to architectural standards.

-Governance and Best Practices:

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-Establish and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across all digital solutions.

-Conduct regular architecture reviews to identify and address potential risks or inefficiencies.

-Performance Optimization:

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-Monitor and optimize the performance, scalability, and reliability of digital platforms.

-Address technical challenges and ensure the architecture supports future growth and innovation.

-Security and Compliance:

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-Ensure that all architectural designs comply with HSBC's security policies and regulatory requirements.

-Implement robust security measures to protect customer data and ensure data privacy.

-Documentation and Communication:

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-Document architectural designs, decisions, and guidelines for reference by development and operations teams.

-Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.

-Educational Background:

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-Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.

-Advanced degree or certifications in architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) is a plus.

-Technical Expertise:

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-Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and best practices.

-Hands-on experience with digital platforms such as Salesforce, mobile apps, WeChat ecosystems, and middleware solutions.

-Proficiency in API design, integration patterns, and microservices architecture.

-Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

-Experience:

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-Minimum 5-8 years of experience in software development, system integration, or enterprise architecture roles.

-Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures.

-Experience in the insurance or financial services industry is highly desirable.

-Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

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-Strong analytical skills to assess business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

-Ability to identify and resolve architectural challenges and optimize system performance.

-Leadership and Collaboration:

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-Excellent leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor development teams.

-Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and external partners.

-Communication Skills:

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-Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

-Strong documentation skills to create clear and concise architectural designs and guidelines.

-Security and Compliance Knowledge:

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-Understanding of data security, encryption, and compliance requirements, particularly in the insurance or financial services domain.

-Familiarity with regulatory standards and frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).

-Adaptability and Innovation:

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-A forward-thinking mindset with the ability to evaluate and adopt emerging technologies.

-Strong adaptability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

-TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or similar architecture certifications.

-Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified Technical Architect) are a strong advantage.

-Insurance domain knowledge/certifications (e.g. LOMA FLMI) are a strong advantage.