Richmond Villages ยท 16 hours ago
Lead Architect, Dental and Care Services
Bupa is a health insurer and provider focused on helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. In this role, you'll define and deliver the technical vision for Dental and Care Services, driving innovation and efficiency across services while collaborating with business and technical teams to execute architectural plans.
Health CareNursing and Residential CareRetirementWellness
Responsibilities
Define and deliver the technical vision for Dental and Care Services, aligning with Bupa's strategy and North Star operating model
Develop strategic target architectures and roadmaps to support growth and integration
Drive patterns and frameworks that accelerate acquisitions, onboarding, and standardisation
Champion opportunities to consolidate systems and align with a common operating model
Collaborate with business and technical teams to execute architectural plans and resolve complex challenges
Communicate architectural decisions clearly and build consensus across stakeholders
Support solution-level escalations and operational problem resolution
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in Enterprise Architecture (7+ years), ideally in large, multi-site organisations
Strong understanding of modern architecture practices: microservices, API-led design, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and cloud-native patterns
Experience creating architecture roadmaps and operational models for high-availability web and mobile systems
Familiarity with regulated environments (CQC) and M&A integration activities
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
Knowledge of social care and dentistry is advantageous, but transferable skills from similar sectors are welcome
A consultative approach, balancing technical vision with business priorities
Benefits
25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
Enhanced pension and life insurance
Private medical insurance
Access to our health and wellbeing services
Discounts on Bupa products and services
Company
Richmond Villages
Richmond Villages provides retirement and assisted living services for elders.
Funding
Current Stage
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