Lead Solution Architect

simplesurance is a leading insurtech company specializing in the seamless integration of innovative insurance technology into the digital workflows of business partners across diverse industries. Founded in 2012 and part of Allianz since 2022, simplesurance plays a pivotal role in enhancing customer experiences in fast growing ecosystems like banking, automotive, e-commerce, and travel.

An international team of over 350 technology experts from more than 30 countries develops scalable B2B and B2C solutions — ranging from robust APIs to fully integrated service portals and customer-facing platforms.

With its headquarters in Berlin and teams across Munich, Paris, Lisbon, Dubai, and Beirut, simplesurance is driving the global transformation of digital insurance solutions.

We're looking for a Lead Solution Architect to join our team and make a real impact You'll contribute to cutting-edge projects that are shaping the future of our company and the industry. Be responsible for leading a team of architects in defining and maintaining the high-level structure of software systems to ensure alignment with business goals, technical requirements, and long-term scalability. This role involves evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies in line with Allianz Partners' standards, designing system architecture, and providing guidance to development teams throughout the software lifecycle. The Lead Solution Architect collaborates closely with the CTO as well as the respective Domain leads to ensure a consistent and robust solution to meet the simplesurance business strategy and objectives. This position plays a critical role in setting technical direction, promoting best practices, and ensuring the architectural integrity of products and platforms.

• System Architecture: Design scalable and secure software architecture that aligns with business goals and supports long-term growth.
• Tech Leadership: Evaluate and select appropriate technologies to ensure system efficiency, maintainability, future-proofing and compliance, including internal corporate standards.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Coordinate closely with delivery teams to keep everyone aligned and on track.
• Problem Solver: Tackle technical issues as they arise and come up with smart, effective solutions.
• Clear Documentation: Keep track of design choices, architecture, and progress to ensure everything is well documented and traceable.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide team members, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes growth, accountability, and technical excellence.

• Solid background in software development, including architectural role.
• Proven experience designing distributed systems, APIs, and cloud-native applications.
• Knowledge of security, scalability, and performance optimization best practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Adaptability to fast-moving environments and ability to shift gears when priorities change.
• Team leadership abilities, including mentoring, driving technical direction, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative team culture.

Even if you don't check all the boxes, we are happy to receive your CV.

At simplesurance, you will get an all-round feel-good package including:

• Work-Life Balance: A hybrid environment that fosters flexibility, and an accessible working-from-abroad policy of up to 25 days per year.
• Time to Recharge: 28 vacation days a year, plus full paid time off for Christmas and New Year's Eve, giving you the time to relax and celebrate.
• Financial Growth: Allianz shares guided by our investment policy.
• Sabbatical Programme: After your first year at simplesurance, you're entitled to take a sabbatical leave of up to 2 months.
• Continuous Learning: Access our Degreed platform, offering a range of learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
• Health Insurance Assistance: We offer support to help with your health insurance needs.
• Referral Programme: An attractive referral program to reward you for recommending talented people to our team.
• Team Spirit: Join us for fantastic hybrid team events
• Culture of Growth: We have an open feedback culture and a solution-oriented environment, with an amazing and caring team dedicated to growth and improvement.
• Explore Our Lisbon Hub: For those based in Lisbon, our hub is located just a 10-minute walk from the Alvalade subway station.