Lead Solution Architect Retail & Bancassurance International

As one of the leading insurance companies, we know that together we can achieve more. At UNIQA, we are therefore the community for a better life. We use our individual skills to shape the future together. Tell us about your strengths and apply as a Lead Solution Architect Retail & Bancassurance International (m/f/d)

What to expect:

• Shape the platform - Define the architecture and roadmap of our future digital platform, evaluate cloud technologies, and guide countries on adoption and legacy integration.
• Drive global integration - Analyze existing systems across multiple countries and design strategies for seamless, secure, and reliable data flow.
• Engage stakeholders - Collaborate with Retail and Bancassurance teams, translate complex technical challenges into actionable business insights, and advise senior leaders on technology strategy.
• Ensure governance & compliance - Establish architecture guidelines, align with internal and regulatory standards (e.g. GDPR, local insurance laws), and support scalable solutions across diverse legacy systems.
• Manage risks & operations - Identify risks and dependencies, develop mitigation strategies, and work with DevOps, QA, and infrastructure teams to deliver robust solutions (CI/CD, IaC, optimization).
• Lead & innovate - Mentor teams, foster best practices, and explore AI and data-driven innovations to shape the future of digital insurance.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 5+ years of InsurTech experience, with focus on digital insurance middleware
• Strong knowledge of insurance processes: underwriting, policy admin, claims, billing, and customer engagement
• Proven experience designing multi-channel sales platforms and scalable, resilient distributed systems (APIs, white-label front ends, middleware, microservices, legacy modernization)
• Solid knowledge of Java, web technologies, and DevOps principles
• Independent, proactive working style with strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience in agile environments
• Ability to drive decisions and consensus across multifunctional, international teams
• Fluency in English

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience or strong interest in AI/ML use cases (fraud detection, claims automation, customer insights)
• Familiarity with InsurTech trends and emerging technologies
• Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) and relevant certifications
• Background in multi-country projects with regulatory and localization nuances
• Project management skills
• Knowledge of CEE/SEE languages and/or German

Please send us your application in English!Your core competencies:

• Drives Vision and Purpose: You understand the vision of "living better together", explain it clearly to your team and inspire them to fill it with life
• Action Oriented: We take action and learn from our mistakes
• Ensures Accountability: We empower each other to take responsibility
• Instills Trust: We keep our promises
• Finding effective solutions: You aim for simple feasible solutions. You ensure the efficient use of your team′s resources
• Strengthening ownership: You delegate tasks and motivate your team to act independently. You create the framework and provide the necessary freedom to enable this

At UNIQA, we live diversity. We recognize and foster the value of different perspectives in our teams and leadership positions. Therefore, we welcome applications that enrich our diversity.

You are not sure if you meet our requirements? Apply anyway! UNIQA is looking for candidates with drive, courage to change and enthusiasm!

JOB KEY FACTS

Location: Wien, AT
Hours per week: 38,5
Annual minimum salary gross (Euro): 80.000
Start Date: as of now

You strive for more than the minimum - so do we! We will agree on your actual salary depending on your education and experience during the recruiting process.

We look forward to getting to know you in a first interview online. Additional meetings are held in person at our head quarters in Vienna.

Your benefits at one sight:

• Vaccination campaigns, check-ups and blood donation campaigns are offered on site on an ongoing basis. Free & anonymous coaching sessions for personal and professional challenges
• Whether it′s a summer party, an after-work get-together on the roof terrace or punch in winter - there are many opportunities to network and celebrate
• Discounted insurance and a company subsidy provide security. Additionally vouchers for supermarkets, perfumeries, furniture and hardware stores and much more can be purchased
• A modern & bright office with break areas in the heart of the city as well as modern IT equipment provide a good environment
• An onboarding plan, welcome events and a buddy system will give you the best possible start
• A discounted DO&CO canteen is available to you in the office, and you will also receive financial support for meals if you work from home
• Flexible working hours and short core working hours allow you to have a flexible working day
• Possibility to work from home and a financial starter package for individual use
• We offer various training opportunities to help you grow professionally and personally
• Marriage and birth grants
• Remote work within the EU: Work up to 20 days a year from an EU country of your choice