As a key member of the Singapore Architecture Office you will drive strategic technology initiatives that enable business transformation. Acting as a trusted advisor you will bridge business and technology delivering innovative AI-driven solutions and guiding modernization efforts. This role demands strong leadership adaptability and the ability to translate complex business needs into scalable secure and future-ready architectures.
Position Responsibilities:
Lead technology innovation and digital transformation solutions to deliver measurable business outcomes.
Design and implement cloud-native microservices-based architectures that are scalable resilient and secure.
Champion AI adoption for automation process optimization and architecture modernization.
Define best practices in API integration and build domain APIs for unified data access from core systems.
Conduct POCs technical assessments and feasibility studies to evaluate emerging technologies and solutions.
Collaborate with product owners business analysts and engineering teams to translate requirements into technical blueprints.
Ensure compliance with security data governance and regulatory standards.
Prepare and present solution architectures and technical roadmaps in governance forums.
Act as an internal consultant to craft business transformation proposals and lead implementation through interim architectures.
Evaluate vendor solutions for architecture risk security resiliency and availability.
Required Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Solution Architect with strong exposure to digital transformation.
Solid understanding of Machine Learning and Generative AI technologies.
Expertise in cloud-native microservices (Spring Boot Docker Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (Azure AWS OCI).
Strong knowledge of application security architectural frameworks and engineering best practices (Agile DevOps CI/CD).
Familiarity with architecture as a code design.
Exposure in leveraging AI for defining and validating architectures.
Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent.
Experience in large-scale digital transformation projects within financial services or insurance.
Certifications in cloud platforms or AI technologies is a plus.
When you join our team:
Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.
About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us visit is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Manulife is a leading financial services group. We provide financial advice, insurance, as well as wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions.