Application Solutions Architect

CAREER OPPORTUNITY
An exciting opportunity exists for an Application Solutions Architect with deep experience in designing scalable, resilient, and secure Azure-based applications in the insurance technology space. You will be responsible for shaping the architecture of our digital insurance products — from quote-to-bind to claims and compliance — ensuring alignment with business goals, modern engineering principles, and cloud best practices.
This role is key to delivering high-impact applications that integrate seamlessly into a broader ecosystem of insurers, brokers, and regulatory bodies.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties and Responsibilities:
•Architect modern, cloud-native application solutions leveraging Azure services (e.g., App Services, Functions, API Management, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Logic Apps, Service Bus).
•Translate business and functional requirements into solution blueprints that guide development teams across application layers.
•Collaborate with product owners, developers, DevOps, and business stakeholders to define architectural direction and validate solution design.
•Lead the design of APIs, microservices, and integration patterns (RESTful, event-driven, and hybrid) within and across insurance systems.
•Ensure applications are designed for performance, scalability, and maintainability while adhering to security and compliance standards (POPIA, GDPR, FAIS, etc.).
•Guide the modernization of legacy insurance platforms into modular, decoupled services that align with digital transformation goals.
•Promote reusable components, design standards, and best practices across multiple teams.
•Participate in code and design reviews, providing architectural oversight and governance throughout the development lifecycle.
•Support DevSecOps practices and contribute to CI/CD pipeline design and application deployment strategies in Azure.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Requirements:
•Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
•6+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2–3 years in application or solution architecture.
•Strong expertise in .NET Core / C# and Azure-based application design.
•Hands-on experience with Azure services such as Azure App Services, Functions, API Management, Azure SQL, and Logic Apps.
•Proven experience designing APIs, microservices, and distributed systems in a regulated or high-availability environment.
•Solid understanding of cloud security principles, data protection, and identity management (e.g., Azure AD, OAuth2, OpenID Connect).
•Familiarity with insurance workflows (policy admin, quoting, claims, billing, underwriting) and integration with external providers or platforms.
•Proficiency in using architectural documentation tools (e.g., diagrams, sequence flows, component models).

Strong problem-solving and communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferably however not mandatory, in addition to the above:
•Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect or Azure Developer Associate.
•Knowledge of event-driven architecture, domain-driven design, or serverless design patterns.
•Experience with containerization (Docker, AKS) and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Bicep, Terraform).
•Exposure to Power Platform and low-code integrations in an insurance context.
•Background in building modular front-end architectures using Angular, React

ATTRIBUTES
Attributes required for the position include but are not limited to:
•Strong programming aptitude;
•Strong software design skills
•A keen interest in the latest trends in software development;
•Committed to delivering high quality work;
•Taking ownership of work delivered;
•Ability to understand business issues related to the financial services industry to deliver a solution accordingly;
•Strong communication skills, both oral and written
•Good deductive and inductive reasoning
•Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
•Good interpersonal skills, ability to work with diverse personality types and deal with conflict in an effective way
•Ability to work individually and with teams
•Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
•Experience executing within a defined delivery methodology required. Methodology development experience will be an advantage;
•Positive attitude;
•Commitment to meeting deadlines.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Applicants must have the following:
•Clear ITC
•Clear criminal record
•Excellent previous employment references.
Qualified applicants are invited to apply by sending a CV to: HumanCapital@brolink.co.za before 30 April 2025.
Please note that this appointment will be made according to the company’s Employment Equity targets and strategy.