Senior Integration Architect

Accountable for defining and maintaining Integration and API architecture which must align to overall enterprise Integration Architecture of AIA; taking responsibility for researching, analyzing, designing, proposing, and delivering API solutions that align to the business and growth strategies of AIA and groupwide standards. This position involves overseeing the end to end the implementation of API based on the delivered architecture designs, working with Product Owners, Business Sponsors, and Program/Project/Delivery Team. Roles and Responsibilities:Review current state of Integration and API architecture, analyse the gaps of as-is state and define the target API Architecture aligning to the over-all Enterprise Integration Architecture vision and roadmap while ensuring the applications and integrations align with the business and growth strategies of AIA.Collaborate with the various stakeholders such as Product Owners, Business Sponsors, Program/Project/Delivery Team (including development team), Infrastructure Team, Data Team, Security Team in defining and/or reviewing the requirements and translate these requirements to architecture designs

Formulate leading edge application technology roadmap providing a source of competitive advantage for AIA, to include harnessing the latest cloud native and iPaaS capabilities.Support and Present architecture changes in Architecture Review Board and getting the change approved in a timely manner prior to execution of Program/Project.Support Modern API Standards and enforce best practices in using APIM or Similar Modern API Gateway technologies

Support forecast of new and emerging technologies to determine suitability for AIA current and future needs, leading the research and evaluation process to ensure the AIA Application Standards adopt the appropriate technologies as they mature. Support API architecture updates based on new/updated Business Cases, Technology Building Permits and Application Exception Requests.

Oversee the program/project design and realization of the Integration and API architecture within programs and projects as necessary, ensuring adherence to API architecture vision, standards, and policies. Provide guidance and direction to program/project/delivery to ensure Integration and API design and delivery observe standards and guidelines defined

Ensure Integration and APIs follow group architecture principles and align with enterprise-wide and industry standards.Develop high-quality, well-documented APIs using modern frameworks and technologies and should be discoverable for internal and external developers for implementation

Develop reusable API components and libraries for consistency and efficiency. Implement automated testing, monitoring, and logging for APIs.Diagnose and resolve complex API-related issues efficiently. Perform root cause analysis for API failures and implement long-term solutions.Optimize API response times, caching mechanisms, and data payloads. Monitor API usage, performance, and scalability using observability tools

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, architects, DevOps, and business teams.Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with enterprise security policies and no compromise on Security BreachImplement API analytics and monitoring tools for usage tracking and performance reporting.Minimum Job Requirements:Bachelor or Master degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field

Minimum of 10 years in IT, with at least 5 years in API architecture and design

Proven experience in leading API strategy and implementation in Insurance or similar environment

Strong understanding of RESTful and SOAP APIs, microservices architecture, and related technologies

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Proficiency in API design tools and frameworks

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong hands on in APIM administration, troubleshooting and configuration.Good to have Logical and Physical Data modelling; Data DictionariesProgramming in Java/ Java GUI, XML/ XSLT, HTML/ Java ScriptHands-on experience of Java, Spring Boot, React, API technology

Service architecture - Experience of API and service-based architectures using SOAP, REST APIs, micro-services and utilising JSON for web or mobile

Broad experience with various technologies and application design and architecture, such as Java, Microservice implementation, API, Containerization (AKS), SQL/NoSQL technologies, while also applying security end-to-end across these technologies. Sound understanding of Project Management methodology, SDLC, Agile, DevOps, Continuous IntegrationBe part of AIA Philippines We are a brand that captures AIA's Group-led Technology, Digital and Analytics hubs dedicated to powering AIA to be more efficient, connected and innovative as it fulfils its Purpose to help millions of people across Asia-Pacific live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

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