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 (5+ years) in software architecture, with 2+ years 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 diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.
If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.
Our Culture:
At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.
We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.
We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.
So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us. 
