Job DescriptionSolutions Architect / Solution DesignerAt WTW We Transform Tomorrows At WTW, we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital that make organizations more resilient to maximize performance. We work shoulder to shoulder with our clients, bringing diverse points of view and a deep commitment to our client?s success. By challenging one another, we achieve breakthroughs because only the best ideas survive. The result? Innovative solutions that meet our client?s needs?informed by the global view and the local understanding of our colleagues around the world. At WTW, we transform the toughest challenges into actionable opportunities. And set the path for sustainable success. Learn more at wtwco.com. Within our Risk and Brokering team, we are setting out to revolutionize the way the global Insurance market conducts its business today, to create more efficient ways of working and a better solution to placing risk, reducing costs and transforming the way we operate in the broker- insurer value chain. WTW has a unique opportunity to deliver a service to the market that improves time and cost efficiency, revenue generation and accessibility to new markets across the value chain for both insurers and brokers. We will deliver this by building digital journeys that; ? Optimise placement of risk ? Provide the opportunity to access new markets and capital ? Utilise data to understand and influence competitive pricing ? Leverage the full suite of capabilities within WTW ? Provide a service that delivers connectivity for brokers to insurers as well leverage the opportunity within the market through many to many connectivity (brokers and insurers) Working as part of a team to establish a new way of Digital Trading within the Global Insurance Industry, you will work collaboratively with the Head of Technology and your peers to support both the set up and subsequent rapid growth journey of a new part of WTW, winning new customers and expanding into new markets internationally. The Role Neuron is seeking a highly capable Solutions Architect?with a strong background in backend engineering, scalable system design and architectural leadership, ideally gained within startup environments. You will be a principal technical architect responsible for designing, validating, and governing solutions across our platform. With a hands-on approach, you will create scalable, reusable, and secure architectural designs that align with the needs of a fast-growing business operating in a highly regulated industry. This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in high-ownership environments and has previously operated as a sole Solutions Architect, confidently driving end-to-end architectural decision-making. Key responsibilities of this role include: ? Support the design and evolution of scalable and reusable systems architecture across products and services. ? Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, product, compliance, and security teams to ensure solutions are robust and compliant. ? Translate business requirements into architectural designs that scale and adapt to multi-cloud environments and complex data landscapes. ? Act as a technical authority and guide for engineering teams, enforcing best practices in integration, data architecture, and performance. ? Provide technical direction on MuleSoft integrations and ensure robust API strategy and lifecycle management. ? Ensure architectural alignment with regulatory requirements? ? Document architectural standards, patterns, and decision-making rationales. ? Evaluate emerging technologies and their fit with the business and technical ecosystem. The Requirements Critical ? 3+ years?of experience as a Solutions Architect in a?startup or scale-up?environment. ? Proven experience in designing systems to support?massive scale, high availability, and modularity. ? Strong backend engineering foundation with fluency in distributed systems, APIs, and service-oriented architectures, using asynchronous patterns. ? Hands-on experience with?MuleSoft, including API-led connectivity, integration patterns, and Anypoint Platform. ? Deep familiarity with?multi-cloud infrastructures?(min. AWS & Azure) and cloud-native architectural principles. ? Deep familiarity with designing complex database integrations (specifically MongoDB). ? Demonstrated success in environments requiring strict regulatory compliance. ? Ability to manage the architectural landscape solo, making informed decisions and justifying trade-offs effectively. ? Experience with?complex database integrations, covering both relational and non-relational databases at large scale. Preferred ? Practical experience with DevSecOps principles and CI/CD pipelines. ? Familiarity with containerisation (Kubernetes) and microservices patterns. ? Strong stakeholder communication and documentation skills. ? Experience mentoring or guiding development teams on architecture patterns and decisions. ? Comfort working in agile, cross-functional teams. ? Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach to design and implementation. Role-Specific Tools & Technologies ? Core Tools:?MuleSoft, REST APIs, MongoDB. ? Cloud & Infrastructure:?AWS, Azure, Terraform, Kubernetes Success In This Role Looks Like ? Delivery of robust, scalable architecture that supports rapid product ideation and delivery, without compromising performance or compliance. ? High developer velocity due to reusable and well-documented architectural patterns. ? Seamless integration between systems and data sources across a multi-cloud environment. ? Recognition as an architectural authority within the organisation, driving strategic technical decisions confidently.Required Skills microservices, containerisation Kubernetes, documentation, with?MuleSoft, API, Infrastructure:?AWS Azure Terraform Kubernetes, cloud native, Anypoint Platform, MongoDB, stakeholder communication, problem solving, DevSecOps, CI CD, APIs, AWS Azure, Tools:?MuleSoft REST APIs MongoDBSep 01, 20256 - 12 Years Exp.2 Vacancies
