Job Description:
Enterprise Architect – UI/UX and Front-End Frameworks
UK – hybrid
Permanent Role
We make health happen
At Bupa, we're on a mission to become the world's most customer-centric healthcare company. We help people live longer, healthier, happier lives – and we're building a better world while we're at it. Technology is at the heart of this journey, and we're looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect – UI/UX and Front-End Frameworks to help shape the future of digital healthcare.
This role is a key part of our digital transformation. You'll lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and user-friendly front-end frameworks and SDKs that power our mobile and web experiences. You'll also help ensure consistency across our digital platforms, making it easier for our customers to access the care they need.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the development of enterprise-wide architecture strategies aligned with Bupa's digital goals.
• Oversee the implementation of our mobile strategy and ensure consistent user experiences across platforms.
• Identify reusable user interactions and manage their lifecycle as part of a component library.
• Formalise the use of SDKs and front-end frameworks to ensure scalability, security, and interoperability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess feasibility, define roadmaps, and prioritise initiatives.
• Monitor emerging technologies and apply them to improve our digital offerings.
• Provide consultancy and quality assurance across architecture deliverables.
• Track progress, manage new work requests, and contribute to capability building within the architecture team.
What We're Looking For
• 10+ years of experience in mobile application development and architecture (iOS, Android, or cross-platform).
• Deep knowledge of cross-platform frameworks like React Native and Expo.
• Experience with Micro Frontend (MFE) approaches and modular architecture.
• Familiarity with tagging and analytics tools (e.g. Tealium, Firebase, Google Analytics, Amplitude).
• Understanding of A/B testing, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, and cloud-based architectures.
• Experience implementing policy-as-code and automation practices.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience in costing, budgeting, and project estimating.
• At least 7 years as an architecture practitioner, including 3+ years in the healthcare industry.
• Experience working in a product-centric organisation and developing service roadmaps.
We're also looking for someone who:
• Thinks strategically and acts decisively
• Is customer-centric and future-focused
• Communicates clearly and collaborates effectively
• Brings energy, adaptability, and a problem-solving mindset
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits.
Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:
• 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with the option to buy or sell
• Enhanced pension and life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Access to internal development programmes and career pathways
• Discounts on Bupa products and services
Why Bupa
We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.
We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”. We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: careers@bupa.com
Time Type:
Full timeJob Area:
Locations:
Staines - Willow House
Bupa’s purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We do this by providing a broad range of healthcare services, support and advice to people throughout their lives. People are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we make health happen.
Every company needs an ethos, and we're no different. Through good days and challeging times, we always work with our values in mind. These are: Brave - Make new possibilities happen. Caring - Act with empathy and respect. Responsible - Own your decisions and actions.
We don't have shareholders at Bupa, which means we're free to invest our profits where they matter: our patients, our facilities, our research, and you.
As a healthcare provider, we have a duty to do the right thing. By our customers, our people and our partners. The Bupa Code holds us to this duty. It's our promise to protect, care for, and build trust with everyone who relies on us.
Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve.
You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.Free
to be you.
Back in September 2018, we made a pledge. That we'd do whatever we could to make Bupa a diverse, kind and inclusive place to work.
Everyone deserves a positive working environment. Everyone deserves to have their voice heard. Everyone deserves freedom from bullying, harassment and discrimination.