Job Specifications
Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.
Location: Remote working or hybrid working in any of our UK offices. A lot of our team already work in the Fareham/Swindon offices.
Closing date for applications: 15th August 2025
The opportunity:
We are seeking a highly skilled Mendix Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing applications using the Mendix low-code platform. In this role, you will translate business requirements into robust Mendix solutions and act as a technical leader guiding development teams and stakeholders through the full application lifecycle.
Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you may need.
What will you be doing?
Serve as the lead architect on Mendix-based projects, defining architecture, design patterns, and integration strategies.
Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and stakeholders to gather functional and non-functional requirements.
Translate business needs into Mendix application blueprints that are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
Ensure best practices in application design, data modeling, UI/UX, security, performance, and deployment.
Guide and mentor Mendix developers, perform code reviews, and enforce quality and compliance standards.
Work with DevOps teams to define CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies for Mendix applications.
Integrate Mendix with third-party systems via REST, SOAP, OData, or other APIs.
Participate in architecture governance, design reviews, and security assessments.
Stay current with Mendix platform updates and low-code trends, advocating innovative solutions and continuous improvement.
What are we looking for?
Proven experience in software architecture, with specifically as a Mendix Architect or Senior Developer.
Mendix Advanced certification.
Strong understanding of Mendix development, architecture components, and the Model-Driven Development approach.
Experience integrating Mendix applications with enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics).
Proficient in designing applications with performance, scalability, and maintainability in mind.
Experience with cloud deployment (e.g., Mendix Cloud, AWS) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes is a plus).
Excellent understanding of security best practices (OAuth, SSO, authorization models).
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Industry mindset with a strong grasp of insurance value chains and customer expectations.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Ability to communicate complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for digital transformation.
Preferred:
Experience in solution architecture with a focus on the insurance sector.
In-depth understanding of insurance products and workflows (e.g., Life, P&C, Health).
Demonstrated experience integrating Mendix with policy admin systems, claims platforms, and third-party services.
Mendix Expert certification.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Familiarity with BPM, domain-driven design, and microservices architecture.
Background in Java, JavaScript, or .NET is an asset.
As an inclusive employer, we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and can perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.
What will you get in return?
Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
Follow the link for more information about our benefits - Employee benefits | Working at Zurich Insurance UK
Who we are:
At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.
With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.
We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our divers
About the Company
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading global multi-line insurer founded more than 150 years ago, which has grown into a business serving more than 75 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories, while delivering industry-leading total shareholder returns. Our customers include individuals, small businesses, and mid-sized and large companies, as well as multinational corporations. The Group is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, where it was founded in 1872.
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