Solution Architect

Job Title- Solution Architect - Data and Analytics (D&A)

Work Location- Bangalore

Working style- Hybrid

Cab Facility- Yes

Shift Time- 12pm 9pm IST

Required education and certifications critical for the role- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.

Required years of experience- 12+ years of experience

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.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE BUSINESS

Aon’s Data and Analytics organization delivers advanced analytics solutions through the Data and Analytics Services Platform (DASP). The team works across Risk Capital, Enterprise Architecture, and related business areas to support colleagues and clients with modern, scalable technology solutions.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ROLE

The Solution Architect will own the architecture of products that use advanced analytics, data pipelines, web portals, statistical models, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The role will translate complex business requirements into secure, scalable, cloud-native solutions and communicate architectural decisions clearly to technical and business stakeholders.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the solution architecture for products delivered through Aon’s Data and Analytics Services Platform.
• Design secure, scalable, event-driven, cloud-native applications and enterprise integrations.
• Collaborate with application developers, data scientists, data engineers, business analysts, product owners, and program managers.
• Translate business processes and requirements into practical solution designs and architecture standards.
• Produce architecture diagrams, design documentation, technical standards, and supporting artefacts.
• Advise delivery teams on Agile, DevOps, Azure DevOps, deployment, and integration practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and diagnose technical or architectural issues.
• Communicate complex architectural decisions clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Mandatory skills:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a technical lead role in application development or architecture.
• Strong application development background with hands-on experience in Java and/or .NET technologies.
• Experience designing and deploying complex, event-driven, cloud-native applications.
• Strong knowledge of Azure PaaS and serverless services, including Azure Container Apps, App Service, Functions, API Management, App Gateway, and Storage.
• Experience with enterprise application integration.
• Experience in Agile and DevOps, particularly Azure DevOps.
• Strong understanding of distributed application architecture, design principles, and patterns.
• Ability to create solution architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical and business audiences.

Preferred skills:

• AWS PaaS services, including S3, Lambda, Step Functions, ECS, Docker, SNS, SQS, Kinesis, and SageMaker.
• Modern data stack technologies such as Databricks, Airflow, Snowflake, and StreamSets.
• Kubernetes, AKS, and/or EKS.
• AI solution experience involving RAG, MCP, Agentic AI, and multi-agent orchestration.

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. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on [email removed]

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.