Senior Solution Architect

As a key member of the Group Functions Technology team, you will drive strategic technology initiatives that enable business transformation. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will bridge business and technology, delivering innovative 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 architectures that are scalable, resilient, and secure. Champion AI adoption for automation, process optimization, and architecture modernization. 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 in local 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 Generative AI technologies. Expertise in cloud-native solutions and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS). Strong knowledge of application security, architectural frameworks, and engineering best practices (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD). Familiarity with architecture as code. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment. Insurance domain knowledge is a plus. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 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: We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see. The role being advertised is an existing vacancy. 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 https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html . Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract,…