Solution Architect

Job Purpose

The role will deliver the solution architecture for developing and implementing a system that will meet business needs including gathering requirements and functional specifications, assessing the current business applications in place in order to identify areas in need of improvement. The role will also work collaboratively with the Japan technology delivery and the global IT teams as well as business partners to facilitate designs and ensure that the system architecture is delivered and in alignment with the AIG target architecture & application blueprint. The ideal candidate can balance tactical and strategic solutions, ensure roadmaps and plans are in place, and deliver solutions to achieve the business and IT strategies.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development of architecture blueprint and roadmap for insurance core systems in the capability area of Producer Management, Claim, Billing & Collection, and Finance, etc.).
• Lead the end-to-end design and architecture of new strategic system implementation in the capability area of Producer Management, Claim, Billing & Collection, and Finance, etc.)
• Perform the architecture governance to assure that the proposed solution is aligned with the target architecture and roadmap.
• Support alignment between Japan local and global strategies, regulations and standards through strong collaboration and partnership with the technology and business teams.
• Working with business and other IT stakeholders to understand their needs and to implement the strategies designed to meet those needs.
• Assessing the system architecture currently in place and working with IT SMEs to recommend solutions to improve it.
• Continually researching current and emerging technologies and proposing changes where needed.
• Work with the global architecture team to adopt the global architecture governance processes in Japan.

Accountabilities:

Requirement Gathering and Analysis

• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to gather and understand the business and technical requirements.
• Analyze business use cases, functional and non-functional requirement to develop the end-to-end level of to-be solution architecture.

Solution Selection

• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks and tools that align with AIG’s strategy, target architecture and standard technology stack, etc.

Prototyping

• Create prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate the feasibility and effectiveness of architectural decisions and gather feedback from stakeholders.

Solution Design

• Design a robust and scalable solution architecture for the new strategic system implementation project.
• Define integration strategies for connecting the new strategic system with existing insurance echo systems, such as PAS, ODS, and other downstream systems, etc.

Technical Documentation

• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, design patterns, and guidelines, to facilitate development and maintenance.

Architecture Governance

• Collaborate with delivery teams to provide technical guidance, ensure adherence to architectural standards, and review code quality.

Security and Compliance

• Ensure that the new strategic system adheres to industry standards, security best practices and regulatory compliance requirements, such as PCI-DSS.

Performance Optimization

• Identify performance bottlenecks and design optimizations to ensure the system’s responsiveness and efficiency.

Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including the global IT team and business stakeholders, to achieve project goals and deliver high-quality solutions.

Key Relationships

Internal Interactions
(Within the Organization)

• Business Partners and other IT members

External Interactions
(Outside the Organization)

• SI Implementation Partners

Required Skills and Experiences

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor of Science Degree – Computer Science or related field

Specific Qualifications

• Japanese language: N3 & above. English business fluency

Total Experience

• Minimum 10+years of experience in IT and minimum 2+ years of experience as a Solution Architect in software development projects.
• Successful end-to-end software design and implementation experience
• Good understanding of SDLC and Agile development and should have experience in all the phases of SDLC.
• Financial Service Industry – Should have a good understanding of critical Insurance business processes.
• Knowledge of business process analysis and modeling: BPMN (create, read, interpret)
• Knowledge of UML: Use case (create, read, interpret)
• Knowledge of data modeling: ERD, and DFD (create, read, interpret)
• Knowledge of XML, WSDL, UDDI, General Web Services Technologies
• Knowledge of computing languages including .NET, Java, Angular, JSON, etc.
• High level understanding of infrastructure, database management technologies, and networking.
• Experience and knowledge of J2EE, Enterprise Integration technologies (BPM, ESB, MQ, etc.), SOA & Web Services implementation.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of belonging

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through our flexible work arrangements, diversity and inclusion learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The diversity of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to [email protected].

Functional Area:

IT - Information Technology

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%

Relocation Provided: No

AIG General Insurance Company, Ltd.