Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Bupa has an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Application Architect to join our Domestic Retail and Digital domain. Our application architecture is evolving, and we are looking for fresh perspectives to usher in a modern design to enable our rapid growth and focus on our digital platforms.

Responsibilities or duties

As an Application Architect, you will join our architecture team and be responsibility for the end-to-end architecture and design of the application stack and services. The role will play a key role on transforming the monolithic solution in to composable & loosely coupled architecture such as JAMstack or MACH with NextJS & Node.JS hosted on docker and Kubernetes Services which provides great performance and rapid speed to market.

This role will lead the definition, oversight, and governance of architectural patterns for our Sitecore platform and services in the Health Insurance Digital estate, and will work collaboratively with the engineering, feature teams, solution architect, security architects and analysts.

You will also play a lead role in the wider architecture community at Bupa, exchanging information with the community and showcasing the Digital architecture.

You will be an engaging technical leader with exceptional communication skills and a clear passion for empowering data-driven decision making across government

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Tertiary qualification in an IT discipline or related field

Experience needed

Extensive [ 10+ years’] experience in application architecture and design with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a BE & Front-End development role, in particular, React JS, NextJS, Micro Services and event driven architecture.

Excellent React, Typescript, Sitecore, .NET and C# experience including Web Services development and deployment. Microsoft certification advantageous but not mandatory.

Experience in Automation Testing using Playwright desirable.

Certification and extensive experience working with architecture frameworks / methods

Proven ability to leverage technical expertise to guide teams and influence decision makers

Extensive Experience with Azure Cloud services and DevOps.

SQL Server, Oracle or other SQL experience mandatory, experience with NoSQL databases advantageous

Experience with Agile, Lean and Human Centred Design methodologies advantageous

You are an advanced strategic thinker, effective at managing change and multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, with the ability to see the bigger picture

Knowledge of the health insurance business (desirable)

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

We support our people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves. From providing initiatives that develop careers to looking after our people’s health, wellbeing and futures. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working, with a mix of time in the office and at home, while having plenty of opportunities to learn, grow, and take your experience to the next level.

If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s shape the future of healthcare, together.

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment.

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.

• End-to-end architecture and design of the application stack and services.
• Transforming monolithic solutions into composable & loosely coupled architectures (e.g., JAMstack or MACH).
• Leading the definition, oversight, and governance of architectural patterns for the Sitecore platform and services.
• Collaborating with engineering, feature teams, solution architects, security architects, and analysts.
• Playing a lead role in the wider architecture community at Bupa, exchanging information and showcasing Digital architecture.
• Empowering data-driven decision making.

• Full Stack Engineering
• TypeScript
• Next.js
• C#/.NET
• React JS
• Micro Services
• Event driven architecture
• React
• Sitecore
• Web Services development and deployment
• Azure Cloud services
• DevOps
• SQL Server
• Oracle
• NoSQL databases
• Agile methodologies
• Lean methodologies
• Human Centred Design methodologies
• Strategic thinking
• Change management
• Managing multiple priorities
• Health insurance business knowledge

• Tertiary qualification in an IT discipline or related field
• Extensive [ 10+ years’] experience in application architecture and design
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a BE & Front-End development role
• Certification and extensive experience working with architecture frameworks / methods
• Proven ability to leverage technical expertise to guide teams and influence decision makers