Technology Architecture Manager

Aviva Direct Ireland Limited; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking a Technology Architecture Manager to lead their serverless compute strategy, ensuring secure, efficient services for internal teams. This role requires deep expertise in AWS serverless technologies and cloud-native solutions. With a salary range of £75-80k, the position offers a bonus opportunity, generous pension contributions, and extensive benefits including flexible working patterns. Candidates should possess strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, along with a proven track record in technical strategies.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity – 12% annual salary

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Benefit

Up to 40% discount on products

Free Aviva shares through Matching Share Plan

Supportive parental and caregiver leave

Flexible benefits including sustainability options

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in AWS serverless technologies.
• Proven architecting experience of serverless and cloud-native solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Aviva's serverless compute strategy.
• Ensure scalable, secure, and efficient cloud services.
• Work closely with product owners, engineers, and architects.

Skills

AWS serverless technologies expertise

Cloud-native design experience

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic mindset

Education

AWS Solution Expert certification

Tools

AWS (IAM, Lambda, Fargate, ECS/ECR)

Job description

Technology Architecture Manager – Salary c£75-80k – Norwich or London

This is a great job for someone who thrives on shaping future-ready cloud solutions and is passionate about serverless technologies.

Are you someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and influencing enterprise-wide architecture decisions?

Do you love working collaboratively to drive innovation and simplify technology for real business impact?

This role might suit someone who is:

• An expert in AWS serverless technologies (Lambda, Fargate, API Gateway) and looking to take strategic ownership of compute architecture.
• Experienced in cloud-native design.
• Excited to lead and influence teams across a large organisation.
• Keen to work in a purpose-driven company where technology enables better outcomes for customers.

A bit about the job

This role exists to lead Aviva’s serverless compute strategy, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient cloud services for internal teams. You’ll be part of the Hosting and Service Platforms team, working closely with product owners, engineers, and enterprise architects. Your work will directly shape how Aviva adopts and evolves serverless technologies, enabling faster delivery and better service experiences across the business.

Skills and experience we’re looking for

• Deep expertise in AWS (including IAM, Lambda, Fargate, ECS/ECR); AWS Solution Expert certification preferred.
• Proven experience architecting serverless and cloud-native solutions.
• Strong understanding of compute platforms, containerisation, and integration patterns.
• Ability to translate complex business needs into robust technical strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with a strategic mindset and delivery focus.

What you’ll get for this role:

• Starting salary circa £75,000-£80,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity – 12% of annual salary. Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
• Generous pension scheme – Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it.
• Make your money go further – Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts.
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme.
• Brilliantly supportive policies, including parental and carer’s leave.
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others.
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools.

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week – combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, or if you have any queries in relation to the vacancy, please contact [e-mail].