Posting Description

Solution Architect

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Specifically, within Commercial Risk Solutions we offer risk advisory, risk transfer and structured solutions that help organisations and individuals identify, quantify and manage their risk exposure through insurance.

Responsibilities of this role

This role is designed with a deliberate, hands-on onboarding phase. The successful candidate will initially work closely with delivery teams, gaining practical programming experience on the platform while shadowing existing architects to develop a strong understanding of the platform, architectural patterns, and broader operational ecosystem. Once onboarding is complete and readiness has been demonstrated, the role will formally transition into a full Solution Architect capacity.

In the Solution Architect role, the individual designs applications and services in collaboration with Enterprise Architects, other Aon Architects, and Product teams. The role supports strategic software architecture and ensures high availability for core operations. The Solution Architect provides technical solutions across products, contributes to product strategy, supports configuration and integration documentation, and may present solutions to Regional and Global Architecture Review Boards as required.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Initially gaining hands-on development experience on the platform and shadowing existing architects to build strong domain, system, and ecosystem knowledge.
• Aligning solution architecture and technology choices with business goals and strategic standards.
• Advising and guiding Product and Delivery teams on architectural decisions and best practices.
• Creating and updating solution architecture documentation; recommending improvements and alternatives.
• Researching emerging technologies and assessing their relevance to current and future solutions.
• Translating business and functional requirements into effective technical architectures and solutions.
• Design and overseeing the implementation of integrated, end-to-end solutions.
• Maintaining documentation repositories for architecture standards and methodologies.
• Evaluating and selecting the most suitable technological solutions for business needs.
• Ensuring all solutions meet requirements for technology, risk, scope, cost, quality, time, and resources.
• Modeling business and system processes with diagrams and workflow charts.
• Participating in test planning, analyzing results, and recommending enhancements.
• Identifying and minimizing technical debt in existing systems.
• Supporting short- and medium-term capacity planning for products.
• Providing mentorship and technical guidance to delivery team members.

How this opportunity is different

Aon has transitioned to a product-oriented model and is investing in capabilities like never before. This role will give the chosen candidate a unique opportunity to shape enterprise integration for our Commercial Risk Ecosystem to drive significant revenue and efficiency opportunities across all countries where Aon operates.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related discipline is required.
• 10+ years of development experience in Java
• 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, systems design, or software development.
• 6+ years of Springboot, Angular or React, Groovy
• Solid experience on Gradle/Maven
• Strong analytical skills to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Expertise in architectural documentation, including models and diagrams (UML, process flows, component designs).
• Background in software development and system integration, including APIs and integration patterns.
• Proven experience in cloud migration projects and designing cloud-based infrastructures (AWS, Azure DevOps, or GCP).
• Deep understanding of scalable, highly available cloud architectures and continuous delivery pipelines.
• Knowledge of cloud security, identity management, and data privacy regulations.
• Familiarity with cloud cost optimization and workload assessment.
• Experience evaluating, selecting, and implementing cloud technologies to support business goals.
• Demonstrated facilitation skills working with stakeholders at all levels.
• Track record of driving technology changes, continuous improvement, and mentoring technical teams.
• Effective communicator with clarity and confidence to both technical audience and business users

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.