Solutions Architect

Time left to apply: End Date: December 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: JR********
The OpportunityAre you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? You've come to the right place. We're looking for ambitious people who share our values and want to make every day better for people around the world. If this sounds like you, and the career below sounds exciting, we'd like to hear from you.
At Manulife IT Delivery Center, we are looking for a rock star Solution Architect, who is excited to see the successful implementation of the products they deliver. You will have experience in designing, developing, testing, maintaining and improving software applications as a member of an Agile squad.
We are looking for someone with:Minimum of 3-5 years experience in IT both software engineering, including solution architecture.Minimum of 3-5 years experience in Web Technologies - Angular, Springboot, Java, Rest API, Mobile i.e. iOS/Android. Preferred technologies - Angular, API, Java, SpringBoot.Minimum of 3-5 years experience in Cloud and Containerization Technologies – Azure, AWS, GCP (or similar cloud technologies), Docker, Kubernetes. Preferred technologies - Azure Cloud, Azure Kubernetes.Minimum of 3-5 years experience in Data and Integration Technologies – SQL or NoSQL, Redis, Service Bus, Event Hub, Kafka or similar technologies. Preferred technologies – Azure SQL, Azure Redis, Azure Service Bus.Minimum of 3-5 years experience in Operational Support/Monitoring Technologies – APM (Application Performance Management) tools i.e., New Relic, Devo, or similar technologies, DevSecOps stack i.e., Jenkins, Artifactory, Git, SonarQube, WebInspect, Fortify or similar technologies. Preferred technologies – New Relic, Devo, Jenkins, Artifactory, Git, SonarQube, WebInspect.Minimum of 3-5 years experience in Architecture deliverables such as high level design, low level design using UML, designing application architecture i.e. microservices, API, sequence diagram, context diagram. Preferred experience - Designing API specifications, microservices, sequence diagram, component diagram, context diagram.On the job you will:Work with Manulife Regional Programs and/or Projects with below responsibilities:
Create and maintain solution architecture related artifacts i.e., high level design, low-level design (in-sprint designs) based on functional and non-functional requirements and aligning the design delivery to agile methodology.Create and maintain non-functional requirements related to capacity requirements, user projections, transaction projection and volumes, performance requirements, security requirements, and operational requirement.Groom low-level design / in-sprint design together with Technical Lead and Development team within a squad.Create and/or review user stories including clearly articulating the acceptance criteria.Review and approve user stories per sprint, making sure that the user stories aligned to created architecture design, acceptance criteria, and non-functional requirements.Create and maintain architecture logs and architecture decision records.Review estimation provided by Technical Lead or Development team. There will be scenarios where estimation will be created by an architect.Work with Program/Project Managers and Business Analyst to identify the required solution to be delivered for MVP (Minimum Viable Product). This solution will be used as an input for defining the "Release Plan" prior to sprint development.Work with Enterprise Architects to support the target state architecture. This includes creation of Technical Solution Architecture document, presentation of Solution Architecture to Architecture Review Board and getting it approved per required phase (SDR1, SDR2, SDR3).Work with Infrastructure / Platform Architects to support the required infrastructure / platform architecture (using PaaS solution).Work with Data Architects to support the conceptual, logical, and physical data model including data integration.Work with Country Architects to define and maintain integration requirements with respective country IT systems.Work with Security team to support the end-to-end security requirement of the application.Work with Operations team to support and operationalize monitoring requirements.Provide hands-on technical leadership to software development team (squads/tribes).Provide architecture direction to program/project stakeholders, support architecture decisions to unblock program/project risks/issues.Develop and foster relationships with Product Owners (regional and/or market/country level), Business Analyst, QAs, Technical Lead, and other Business Units (Technology Office, Data Office, Security Group, Production Support Team).Coach, mentor and software development teams in implementing architectures and standards.Work with Architecture Community.Work with MITDC Solution architects in building architecture capability e.g. API Governance, Microservice Governance, Application Software Standardization, UI Governance.Participate in Community of Practice to share knowledge and experience related to projects and technologies.Contribute in building architecture repository for reference architectures, design patterns and proposing architecture standards relevant to application architecture.What motivates you?You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile mindset and enable business outcomes.You thrive in teams, and enjoy getting things done together.You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.Our commitment to youOur mission; to be a part of making Decisions Easier and Lives Better.
A leadership team dedicated to your growth and success.
A bold ambition and set of goals to be a leader in driving transformation in our industry.
Every career at Manulife provides the opportunity to learn new skills and move your career forward. Ready to make an impact somewhere? What are you waiting for? Apply today!
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