UI Software Architect, Darwin

At Marsh McLennan, we embody best practices, quality, and a strategic engineering vision. As part of our strategic group of engineers, the UI Software Architect will be a technical leader within the Darwin Software Engineering organisation, respected by peers and serving as a role model for other engineers. This role is based in London and is a hybrid position requiring at least three days a week in the office.

In building your career at MMC, you will be:

• A Hands-On Product Builder: Lead by example, embodying the principles of the organisation while ensuring the delivery of its goals.
• An Experienced Strategist: Drive tactical plans to implement the Product ecosystem strategies set by enterprise architects.
• A Decision-Maker: Consider all perspectives to deliver a superior quality product ecosystem in the fastest possible time.
• A Front-End Expert: Bring extensive experience in front-end development and architecture.

We will count on you to:

• Support a cluster of engineering squads focused on enhancing the Darwin UI, providing guidance and mentorship to engineers.
• Oversee tactical plans to implement the Product ecosystem strategies set by the Darwin Lead Architect.
• Be responsible for the underlying architecture of the Product Ecosystem, with a particular focus on the front end.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business objectives and technical requirements.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, assessing their potential impact on solution architecture, and conducting proof-of-concept projects.
• Define and enforce coding standards, conduct code reviews, and implement quality assurance processes.
• Create comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams, design documents, and technical specifications, ensuring it is up-to-date and accessible.

What you need to have:

• Effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A proven track record of designing scalable and high-performance UI architectures, with a deep understanding of software design principles and architectural best practices.
• Experience with Agile, Lean, and Continuous Delivery approaches, including Continuous Integration, Test-Driven Development, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of analysing complex technical challenges and proposing effective solutions.
• The ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and lead cross-functional teams toward a common technical vision.
• Extensive experience in Angular, .NET, Less (Sass), and gRPC.
• Experience implementing solutions utilizing Full-Stack technologies (MEAN stack, C#, JSON, REST API).
• Familiarity with middleware such as RabbitMQ, MSMQ, and MassTransit is desirable.
• Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong experience with ORM Frameworks, including TSQL and NoSQL databases like MSSQL and MongoDB.
• Knowledge of SDLC processes and practices.
• Experience designing and deploying applications on AWS.

What makes you stand out?

• Leadership Skills: Ability to inspire and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Technical Versatility: Proficiency in a wide range of technologies and frameworks, enabling you to adapt to evolving project needs.

Why join our team:

We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders. We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities. Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.