Solution Architect - Enterprise Transformation

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd is partnering with a major financial services group in Hong Kong to recruit a Solution Architect to lead end-to-end design of mission-critical digital platforms at scale. You will shape architectures across applications, data, integration, infrastructure and security.

You will collaborate with senior business and technology stakeholders, drive modernization using microservices, API-first, event-driven patterns, and cloud technologies, mentor delivery teams,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
• Strong track record delivering large-scale enterprise systems with high transaction volumes.
• Experience in regulated industries and communicating with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and govern end-to-end solution architectures across applications, data, integration, infrastructure, and security domains.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into scalable technology solutions.
• Lead architecture reviews and provide guidance on solution design, technology selection, and implementation approaches.
• Drive modernization initiatives leveraging microservices, API-first architecture, event-driven design, and cloud technologies.
• Mentor development teams and promote architecture excellence across the organization.

Skills

Solution architecture

Enterprise architecture

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

Cloud & hybrid-cloud

Microservices

Event-driven design

API management

Domain-driven design

Regulated environments

Influence technology direction

Mentoring teams

Architecture governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Job description

Solution Architect - Enterprise Transformation

We are partnering with a well-established financial services organization in Hong Kong that is undergoing a major technology transformation. They are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and evolution of mission-critical digital platforms serving a large customer base.

Our client is a well-established organization within Hong Kong's financial services sector, operating large-scale digital platforms that support critical business operations and a substantial customer base. As part of its ongoing technology transformation journey, the organization is investing heavily in modern architecture, cloud-native technologies, and enterprise-wide digital initiatives to enhance scalability, resilience, and customer experience.

• Design and govern end-to-end solution architectures across applications, data, integration, infrastructure, and security domains.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into scalable technology solutions.
• Establish architecture standards, frameworks, and best practices across enterprise platforms.
• Lead architecture reviews and provide guidance on solution design, technology selection, and implementation approaches.
• Drive modernization initiatives leveraging microservices, API-first architecture, event-driven design, and cloud technologies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to improve scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle to ensure architectural alignment and successful execution.
• Address technical challenges, architectural risks, and legacy system complexities.
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor development teams and promote architecture excellence across the organization.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Solid experience in Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, or similar leadership roles.
• Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale enterprise systems with high transaction volumes and complex integrations.
• Strong understanding of modern architecture principles including:
  • Microservices
  • Event-driven architecture
  • API management
  • Domain-driven design
  • Cloud and hybrid-cloud environments
• Experience working in regulated environments such as financial services, insurance, telecommunications, aviation, gaming, or other large-scale enterprise sectors.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to engage senior leadership and influence technology direction.
• TOGAF, SAFe, or equivalent certifications will be an advantage.
• Play a key role in shaping the future architecture of a business-critical platform serving a large user population across Hong Kong.
• Drive cloud, integration, API, and event-driven transformation initiatives at enterprise scale.
• Influence technology strategy and architecture decisions with senior business and IT stakeholders.
• Work on complex systems with high availability, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Join a stable organization committed to long-term technology investment and modernization.
• Opportunity to mentor teams and establish architecture best practices across multiple programmes.