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Do you like working with the latest technology and are interested in enhancing your tech abilities? We are currently recruiting for a Test Engineering Lead with a strong test engineering background, who loves to be hands-on and gets enjoyment out of solving complex problems. If you like to challenge the status quo and think differently, we would really like you to be a part of our exciting new team. A bit about the job: Aviva Zero is a greenfield Personal Lines insurer headquartered in London, set with the ambition to be the best in the UK market. It will combine the pace, focus, and test and learn mentality of a start-up with the expertise , and financial backing of Aviva. As a Test Engineering Lead , you will work with stakeholders, SME's and the rest of the Software Engineer team s , to deliver excellent and timely customer outcomes through continuous development and delivery. You will implement improvements to our test standards and practices to increase the quality and efficiency of delivery. You will take a lead on the definition and implementation of our test strategy , to help ensure continuous deployments achieve the desired customer outcomes. Essential skills and experience we're looking for : Experience in defining and implementing test strategies in the context of event driven and microservices architectures. Ability to l ead engineering team s in embedding a quality first approach to development using test-driven development techniques. Well-versed in modern development practices including Agile and continuous deployments, DevOps and either AWS, Azure or Google cloud. Work in a collaborative environment, working through challenges with colleagues whilst having fun along the way. Experience of stakeholder management including at a senior level and e xperience of people leadershipwith a passion for developing others through mentoring and coaching. Additional Information Our Tech Stack - (experience with all of the below is not required ) AWS: Lambda, ECS, Dynamo DB, S3, Event Bridge, SQS, SNS, API Gateway, VPC, Security Hub, Control Tower and Cloud Trail Extra: CDK as infrastructure as Code, Snowflake, LaunchDarkly , Pagerduty Programming languages: we use Go heavily along with Python and Typescript What you'll get for this role: Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague. Starting salary circa £85,000 (depending on skills, experience, and qualifications) Bonus opportunity - 12% of annual salary - Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer's leave Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools Take a look to learn more. Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be. Aviva is for everyone: We're inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you're in a job share just apply as a pair. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working -spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll interview you. We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Matthew Drew a call on or send an email to .

Head of Data Architecture page is loaded Head of Data Architecture Apply locations London (UK) York UK - Bristol - Aviva Centre UK - Flexible Eastleigh posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R-137010 Head of Data Architecture Salary national £120,000 London £140,000 We are recruiting for the Group Head of Data Architecture role to lead and execute our data strategy. As a pivotal part of our CIO organisation, this role will transform our approach to data to drive customer centricity and enable innovation including AI and intelligence-led growth. This is an opportunity for a leader to demonstrate their strategic and execution credentials with the potential for share-price level impact. A bit about the job: This is a Group Architecture leadership role involving designing a compelling strategy for data through roadmaps, architectural blueprints and technical designs. The role will require staying abreast of emerging technologies, trends, and standards to enhance business outcomes and drive competitive advantage. You will collaborate with business partners, senior data leadership, and cross-functional teams to understand business needs and make architectural recommendations. An important part of the role is ensuring impact through execution. You will oversee the design and implementation of complex technical solutions, ensuring they meet functional requirements, performance benchmarks, and security standards. At the same time, you will drive innovation and continuous improvement in the architecture design and development processes. As the leader of the Data Architecture organisation, you will build and inspire a high performing team to successfully achieve these outcomes. You will provide visionary guidance, set strategic objectives and foster a collaborative and high-performance environment. In addition to driving day-to-day operations, you will develop talent and ensure that team members are empowered to achieve their potential. Skills and experience we're looking for: A strategic thinker who can translate business goals into actionable architectural plans and solutions. Experience developing and executing long-term architectural roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives. A leader who can grow and run high-performing teams in a dynamic environment with a track record of shaping and implementing architecture transformation that have delivered measurable benefits into organisations. A gifted communicator with excellent interpersonal skills who can inspire and influence cross-functional stakeholders alongside external parties including vendor and supplier relationships. A deep understanding of technology and enterprise data architecture principles, frameworks, and methodologies in-depth. Proficiency in designing and implementing complex, distributed systems using emerging technologies in data and integration, and an excellent understanding of data engineering tools and techniques. An understanding of the domains of insurance, wealth and retirement, including products, services, regulatory requirements, and market trends. Experience working in a financial services or related sector is highly desirable. A problem solver with strong analytical skills and the ability to identify root causes, analyse complex issues, and develop pragmatic solutions. Experience in resolving architectural challenges and mitigating technical risks effectively. What you'll get for this role: Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague. Salary national £120,000 and London £140,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications) Bonus opportunity 25% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's. Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in. 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer's leave Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools Take a look to learn more. Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be. Aviva is for everyone: We're inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you're in a job share just apply as a pair. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working -spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll interview you. We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Lacey Lane Mckoy a call on or send an email to Similar Jobs (1) Head of Architecture - Insurance, Wealth and Retirement locations 7 Locations posted on Posted 5 Days Ago We help our 18 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. So, we're passionate about helping our 22,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.

Head of Global Service - Multinational & DUAs page is loaded Head of Global Service - Multinational & DUAs Apply locations London (UK) posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-140831 Head of Global Service Proposition - Multinational & DUAs Are you a highly skilled service professional with a depth of Global insurance experience, who is looking for their next opportunity? A bit about the job: Multinational and DUAs are two key growth deliverables at Aviva GCS as we build out our Global proposition to support our partners and customers. With plans to double our GWP in the next 3 years, this newly created role will be responsible for designing and managing a service framework to support these two key segments. Skills and experience we're looking for: Significant service delivery management experience in a commercial environment Ability to build out a sophisticated service framework which drives streamlining and automation to increase consistency in delivery International insurance experience with a focus on regulatory compliance requirements Strong communication and collaboration skills, and confident in stakeholder management, particularly at C-suite/Snr Executives level What you'll get for this role: Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague. Starting salary Competitive (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications) Bonus opportunity - 25% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's. Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in. 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer's leave Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools Take a look to learn more. Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be. Aviva is for everyone: We're inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you're in a job share just apply as a pair. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working -spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll interview you. We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Klaudia Kmita-Adegboro a call on or send an email to . Similar Jobs (1) GCS Head of Construction Underwriting & Latent Defects locations London (UK) posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago We help our 18 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. So, we're passionate about helping our 22,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.

London Markets Quality Test Lead page is loaded London Markets Quality Test Lead Apply locations London (UK) posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-138426 London Markets Quality Test Lead - Salary Circa £70,000. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Test Lead within our Release and Test team, aligned to the Global Corporate Specialty business, working on initiatives in our London Market platforms and products. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering business critical projects, managing test planning, writing, and executing tests, deployment & co-ordination across multiple release cycles, platforms, third parties and businesses together with working across RT&E on transformation innovation activities. The role requires candidates with a broad insight across products and systems used within our Aviva GI Business, together with knowledge of automation frameworks and tools. A bit about the job: As the London Markets Quality Test Lead You will be responsible for: Leading quality engineering across the Global Corporate Speciality (GCS) business area with a focus on London Markets technology. Defining test strategy and scope along with management and execution of test plans across the portfolio. Demonstrating strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with senior business stakeholders, project managers, business analysts, architects, and developers to deliver testing solutions in an efficient and timely manner. Demonstrating a strong understanding of best practice and the ability to continually review and improve processes and implement a quality first approach. Technical experience in using test automation frameworks and adopting an automate first approach is required. Aviva operates a "smart working" policy meaning that we spend approximately half of our time working in an office this role is based in London. Skills and experience we're looking for: London Markets Insurance experience (ideally carrier based) and understanding of Lloyds Blueprint 2 programme. Understanding of processes and data flows within the London Markets insurance business, including both policies and claims. Understanding of the different London Market message types and experience of testing Bureau messages. Experience of defining test approach for London Market projects and leading testing across the full test lifecycle. Ability to work collaboratively with both IT and business stakeholders to deliver to tight timescales to deliver quality testing outcomes for the business and customers. What you'll get for this role: Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague. Salary circa £70,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications) Bonus opportunity 10 % of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's. Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in. 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products , and other retailer discounts Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer's leave Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools Take a look to learn more. Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be. Aviva is for everyone: We're inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you're in a job share just apply as a pair. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll interview you. We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Abigail Aitken a call on or send an email to

GCS Head of Construction Underwriting & Latent Defects page is loaded GCS Head of Construction Underwriting & Latent Defects Apply locations London (UK) posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R-135320 GCS Head of Construction Underwriting & Latent Defects Salary: Competitive Are you someone who has a proven track record on managing the P&L for a London Market Construction account including leading performance management, strong broker relationships and running an experienced team of underwriters, looking for your next role? Then look no further this role is for you! Aviva Global Corporate & Specialty (GCS) is a GI business that manages large & complex business risks through the London Market and our UK Regional Branch network. GCS has an ambition to grow organically in the UK and in the wider Global London market from £1.5bn to £2.5-3bn by 2028, with a sub 94% COR - to be the go-to insurer for large and complex risks, supported by 21 st century systems and processes. Aviva are a market leader in the Construction & Latent Defects arena - with an account of c. £125m GWP and rapidly growing. The role will lead a team of 12 underwriters in London as well as dotted line reporting for another 2 underwriters outside of London. The role is also responsible for supporting technical development of 5 support staff in our operations Division. Our appetite is broad & worldwide for Construction including North America where we are exclusive London Market capacity. A bit about the job: The successful person in this role will lead, develop and implement the Construction & Latent Defects strategy and will be responsible for managing the Construction & Latent Defects P&L (Profit & Loss) within GCS. Acting as Ultimate Technical Underwriting Referral point for Construction & Latent Defects. As well as building the team, developing new products and appetite extensions, representing Construction & Latent Defects at external events, industry bodies and with key internal collaborators in Technical Underwriting, Claims, Finance, Risk & Governance. Ensuring the achievement of planned outcomes, performance levels and targets. Skills and experience we're looking for: Proven track record on managing the P&L for a Construction account including leading performance management Strong technical knowledge of Construction Underwriting & Latent Defects and broker relationships Direct experience of running an experienced team of underwriters Track record of profitable growth and performance management in Construction portfolios Strong technical Underwriting background What you'll get for this role: Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague. Competitive salary, depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications, Attractive Bonus Opportunity which would be a % of your annual salary. (Actual among depends on your performance and Aviva's) Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in. 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer's leave Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools Take a look to learn more. Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be. Aviva is for everyone: We're inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you're in a job share just apply as a pair. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working -spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll interview you. We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Guv Johal a call on or send an email to . About Us We help our 18 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. So, we're passionate about helping our 22,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.

Senior Mergers & Acquisitions Underwriter Are you someone with significant experience in the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) insurance market? Then we have just the role for you! A bit about the job: You will join the M&A team in Global Corporate and Specialty (GCS). The successful individual will be underwriting time sensitive Warranties & Indemnity, Tax & Contingency insurance products, which are the main products in the M&A insurance suite. Within this role, you will be responsible for new business in line with GCS strategy, and in line with agreed delegated underwriting authority limits. You will be confident when conversing with collaborators both internally and externally to deliver business objectives. You will liaise with key collaborators from our broker panel, along with leading technical conversations with your team so strong communication skills and time management will be important to this role. This position will suit a motivated and professional individual who is keen to progress their career within a market leading insurer. We can be flexible on location however, travel to our London office and internationally will be required. Skills and experience we're looking for: In-depth knowledge of complex Warranties & Indemnity underwriting, markets & cover Tax & Contingency underwriting experience & Experienced Corporate Lawyer - advantageous Proficient in the structuring and placement of complex multi-jurisdictional & international insurance programs Build and maintain positive relationships with brokers, agents, and clients to drive business growth. A strong market profile & connections is preferred. Good negotiating skills along with experience training junior members of staff What you will get for this role: Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague. Competitive salary, depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications Bonus opportunity - 12% of annual salary actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's. Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending you on what you put in. 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer's leave Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools Take a look to learn more. Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be. Aviva is for everyone: We are inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you're in a job share just apply as a pair. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working -spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility with time together with colleagues. To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll interview you. We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Guv Johal a call on or send an email to . We help our 18 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. So, we're passionate about helping our 22,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.

Head of Propositions Direct Wealth page is loaded Head of Propositions Direct Wealth Apply locations London (UK) time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-122589 Similar Jobs (1) Head of Intermediated Distribution locations 5 Locations posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago About Us We help our 18 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. So, we're passionate about helping our 22,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.

Actuarial Manager Salary: up to £70,000 Are you an Actuarial Manager looking for an exciting challenge in risk? Then look no further this role is for you! A bit about the job: The key responsibility for this role will be to support the Group and AII Chief Actuaries who are responsible for all regulatory and other actuarial activities. You will be supporting the team to own the validation of Aviva's Internal Model review of calibrations through to review of results. You will also be engaging with Finance reporting and play a meaningful role in challenging the setting of as well as calculation of the SCR and technical provisions and manage and improve controls on behalf of the Chief Actuary. Within this position you will be optimising and automating tools and frameworks and undertaking robust analysis resulting in intelligent business proposals. Skills and experience we're looking for: A unique opportunity to get involved with Solvency II Actuarial Function Holder responsibilities while covering Internal Model validation We are looking for a nearly qualified/ qualified actuary ideally specialising in a life background Important to have knowledge of standard actuarial techniques and Solvency II requirements. Knowledge of IFRS4 and IFRS17 is also desirable Looking for an enthusiastic individual with good communication skills You should have a good understanding of how a good control framework supports intelligent business decision-making What you'll get for this role: Starting salary up to £70,000, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications Generous pension (starting level Aviva contributes 8% when you contribute 2%) Eligibility for annual performance bonus Family friendly parental and carer's leave 29 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days Up to 40% discount for Aviva products Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme 21 volunteering hours per year Aviva is for everyone: We are inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you're in a job share just apply as a pair. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working - spending around 60% of their time in our offices and 40% at home. To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll interview you. We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Guv Johal a call on or send an email to .

Principal API Platform Architect Salary national £60,000 - £75,000 London £70,000 - £85,000 Aviva have embarked on a major programme across its UK businesses, to modernise and transform the Enterprise Integration estate using microservices hosted on Industry best open-source API management gateway, service mesh, poly cloud, containers; all underpinned by DevSecOps. We are seeking a passionate experienced Principal API Platform Architect with ambitions to drive the best technology and development practices. You will have come from a strong technical background using Java, Spring, build tools such as Maven and Gradle, cloud development in AWS / Azure / GCP, SQL and NoSQL and also have experience of building, defining and managing successful teams. You are also expected to have experience of software design and architecture following clean architecture, domain driven design, serverless or microservices as well as DevOps and Test automation. A bit about the job: Our API First strategy will be underpinning Aviva strategy of Customer Centricity, Automation, Digitisation, and Simplification. As a Principal API Platform Architect, you will join API Programme team to own, shape and maintain an industry first API estate using cutting edge open-source tools. You'll have exposure across the full software development lifecycle and will be working with a modern poly cloud microservices tech stack. You will be working in collaboration with Platform Owners, Product Owners, Lead Software Engineers and Security specialists to bring to life your integration platform product roadmap ensuring the ongoing quality and architecture of the platform(s) at the same time driving the future technical direction. Skills and experience we're looking for: Development of RESTful API's using Java 8+ on a Spring framework including microservices and containers Experience of server-side Java development and associated concerns (e.g., thread management, database access, ORM, security) Experience in the configuration & management of CI/CD tooling, ideally using Azure DevOps and/or Jenkins Knowledge of authentication/authorisation approaches; particularly OAuth 2.0 and OIDC Knowledge or experience in creating and managing Docker images, containers, and knowledge along with understanding of network services such as DNS, TLS/SSL, Load Balancing, Reverse Proxies and HTTP Aviva is for everyone: We are inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you're in a job share just apply as a pair. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working - spending around 60% of their time in our offices and 40% at home. To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll interview you. We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Lacey Lane Mckoy a call on or send an email to