At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.

As pioneering innovators for over 100 years, we’re now transforming our organisation to be faster, simpler and more connected. Because we want to be even better equipped to develop digital solutions and experiences that help more people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

To get there, we need people with tech/digital/analytics expertise and passion to help develop positive, sustainable change through digitally enhanced experiences that will impact the lives of millions of people and create a healthier future for everyone.

If you believe in developing a better tomorrow, read on. 

About the Role

• Provide architecture governance to ensure that every project solution uses proper cloud infrastructure architecture designs and security standards to achieve its goals.
• Demonstrate thought leadership, especially on problem isolation during critical incidents.
• Set strategy and develop roadmap for cloud, platform and infrastructure architecture refresh to align with and support business innovations.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Cloud architecture design governance (30%)

Engage with Group and Local Enterprise Architecture teams, as well as application teams and project teams to understand requirements, propose and create (and keep up to date) artifacts including (but not limited to) cloud infrastructure architecture designs, blueprints, design patterns and others as required to support Infrastructure Platform’s project deliverables.Analyze all functional and non-functional requirements, such as security, performance, maintainability, scalability, usability, and reliability of a project solutions submitted by other Platform teams.  Review cloud architecture designs, provide feedback for revision and endorsement for Infrastructure Architecture approval once all concerns are addressed.Work closely with project management teams to ensure that project solutions are implemented as designedEvaluate project constraints to find alternatives, alleviate risks, and perform process re-engineering if required

Cloud & Infrastructure Compliance Management (20%)

Provide governance to ensure IT Infrastructure is fully complied to the company policy standardsEngage with Group and local teams to regularly review compliance status and provide support to remediate non-compliant issues.

Technology Risk and Business Continuity (20%)

Work closely with Group and Local Architect team, Group and Local BCM Team, and local business units to develop DR plans for business-critical systems and applications and to ensure that internal recovery sites are updated and functioning properly. This includes reviewing business impact analysis reports and conducting assessment sessions to ensure appropriate tiering and RTO/MTPD levels are assigned.Actively engage in problem isolation during critical incidents, assist in crisis management and/ or DR Drill as BCM SME in the event of a business interruption/ Drill exercise.

Continuous improvement of system architecture for better performance, availability and cost efficiency (20%)

Review system architecture and collaborate with project management and IT development teams to improve the architecture design and enhance system performance and reliability.Conduct independent research, interpret highly technical documents, draw valid conclusions, develop technological solutions, take appropriate actions and/or make appropriate recommendations related to complex IT problems.Explore emerging technologies and propose changes to the existing architecture

Position Paper, Powerpoint Preparation & Presentation (10%)

Write position papers, develop and deliver professional presentations on ad-hoc architecture topics, solution designs, and recurring reporting updates, tailored for technical stakeholders as well senior stakeholders as required.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Self-starter able to work with remote teams located in multiple geographies.Degree holder in IT / Computer Science or equivalent disciplineMust be organized, able to work with minimal supervision, flexible to switch between different projects, and manage time well.Over 15 years work experience, with at least 10 years in the IT industry with Infrastructure functions and 5+ years in architecture & design role.Knowledgeable on LAN/WAN design, DevOps, hybrid and public cloud integration.Practical experience in cloud and infrastructure architecture designs with strong technical knowledge in Azure/AWS/GCP/AliCloud within large enterprises, preferably FSI/banking.Relevant Certifications such as TOGAF and Azure Solutions Architect Expert are highly desirableStrong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences including senior management levelFluent in English and CantoneseMandarin/Putonghua is a plus

Others:

You are required to obtain the relevant license(s) if your job involves regulated activities

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

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