Application Architect (Finance industry) - IC

Classy Wheeler Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known financial services company in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced Application Architect to collaborate with key stakeholders and define application architecture standards. The successful candidate will have a degree in Computer Science or IT and at least 8 years of IT experience, particularly in the financial sector. Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and micro-services is essential. The role involves designing solutions, guiding development teams, and adhering to security standards. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree or above in Computer Science, IT or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of IT experience preferably in the financial sector.
• Extensive technical knowledge in Java with experience in Spring Boot/Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define solutions aligning with business requirements.
• Drive system/software architecture design using suitable technologies.
• Provide supervision and guidance to development teams.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Micro-services

Docker

Kubernetes

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Oracle

MySQL

Job description

Application Architect (Finance industry) - IC

Client Description

Well-known personal financial services company

Job Description

• Collaborate with key business and IT stakeholders to define solutions according to business requirements and align with company’s long term strategies
• Define application architecture standards, maintain application design guideline, and provide development toolkits by following the application architecture strategies, principles and roadmap.
• Drive system/software architecture design using suitable technologies that meets quality and security standards
• Implement computer systems by analysing problems and requirements; designing and testing standards and solutions
• Explore new technology and perform proof of concept to enhance design guideline
• Maintain, harvest, and promote registered building block and development toolkits to facilitate systems analysts and developers in architecture-based development.
• Provide supervision and guidance to development teams
• Adhere to all established risk control guidelines, procedures and measures to identify, assess, report, mitigate and monitor the risks involved in the day-to-day work
• Report to: Vice President, Information Technology
• Subordinate(s): System Analyst, Senior Analyst Programmer, Analyst Programmer & Programmer

Job Requirements

• Degree or above in Computer Science, IT or related discipline
• Minimum 8 years of IT experience preferably in the financial sector with proven experience in application architecture design
• Extensive technical knowledge in Java with experience in Spring Boot/Cloud and related application framework
• Good comprehension of micro-services, Docker, containers, and Kubernetes
• Familiar with DevOps and software deployment process
• Experience with mobile, SOA and API gateway solution architecture
• Sound knowledge in IT security, performance tuning, capacity planning, storage, networking and various database systems such as Oracle and MySQL
• Good analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience with managing and leading remote team will be an advantage
• Immediate availability is highly preferred