<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Our client is a large insurance firm based in Tokyo. They have been operating in Japan for many years and millions of customers locally and globally.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>The company realized that they need to modernize their core system to keep up with the market demand.</li><li>Experienced Technology Architect is needed to assure the success of this system modernization.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Experience: 12+ years of hands-on software/solution architecture experience, with 5+ years leading architecture for large-scale insurance modernization or financial services programs.</li><li>Domain Knowledge: Deep knowledge of life insurance processes (policy administration, underwriting, endorsements, billing, claims) and Japan regulatory considerations (FSA).</li><li>Tools &amp; Modeling: Experience with architecture modeling tools , Visio, and collaboration tools</li><li>Communication and Leadership: Excellent ability to influence across technical and business stakeholders; proven track record of leading architecture reviews and guiding large teams.</li><li>Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and modern cloud-native architectural patterns.</li><li>- Strong background in microservices, containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), API management, and event-driven architectures.</li><li>Knowledge of API gateways and integration patterms.</li><li>Experience with data architectures (SQL and NoSQL), data integration, and data governance</li><li>Familiarity with core insurance platforms or successful modernizations.</li><li>Proficiency in at least one major programming language and experience with modern DevOps practices.</li><li>Language: Business level English, Conversation level Japanese</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Shape and define the overall technical architecture for large-scale mainframe modernization, influencing the company's future IT landscape.</li><li>Be at the forefront of introducing innovative technologies such as cloud-native solutions, microservices, API-driven integrations, and automation within a historically conservative area.</li><li>Play a critical role in aligning technical strategies with business objectives, ensuring seamless transition from legacy systems to modern, scalable architectures.</li><li>Address complex technical challenges related to legacy systems, data migration, security, and compliance, providing rewarding technical solutions.</li><li>Lead multidisciplinary teams including developers, engineers, and business stakeholders, fostering innovation and best practices.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>18 - 20 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013409205</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YWhtYWQucm95YW5pLjQyODM2LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">