Application Architect

Vectra Search; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial technology provider is seeking an experienced Application Architect to join their technology transformation team. In this role, you will design scalable and secure application architectures for cloud-native environments, ensure alignment with business requirements, and mentor teams. Strong expertise in enterprise architecture, cloud transformation, and AWS is essential. Join a forward-thinking team that shapes the future of fintech with innovative projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in enterprise architecture, cloud transformation, and distributed systems.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, microservices, and rule/workflow engines.
• Expertise in domain modeling and building externalizable APIs for multi-tenant SaaS solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable and secure application architectures for cloud-native, multi-tenant environments.
• Define architectural blueprints and guide application modernization initiatives.
• Lead technical planning, design, development, and problem-solving for Java-based applications.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Cloud transformation

Distributed systems

Microservices

Secure coding

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

A leading global financial technology provider is seeking an experienced Application Architect to join their technology transformation team. The successful candidate will play a key role in re-architecting enterprise applications into scalable, secure, multi-tenant cloud-native solutions on AWS. This is a strategic role that involves technical leadership, architectural design, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-performance, future-ready systems.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable and secure application architectures for cloud-native, multi-tenant environments
• Define architectural blueprints and guide application modernization initiatives
• Lead technical planning, design, development, and problem-solving for Java-based applications
• Ensure alignment of architectural solutions with business and security requirements
• Drive architectural decisions and maintain comprehensive technical documentation
• Mentor development teams and collaborate closely with enterprise architects and stakeholders
• Contribute to innovation by integrating GenAI tools into the software development lifecycle and enhancing test automation practices

Requirements

• Proven experience in enterprise architecture, cloud transformation, and distributed systems
• Strong knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, microservices, and rule/workflow engines
• Expertise in domain modeling and building externalizable APIs for multi-tenant SaaS solutions
• Solid experience with AWS and cloud-native application design principles
• Hands-on knowledge of secure coding, performance tuning, and automated testing frameworks
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team collaboration skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with integrating Generative AI tools in the development lifecycle
• Familiarity with CI/CD, code scanning, performance and security testing

Join the Journey

Be part of a forward-thinking global team that is shaping the future of financial technology. Work alongside top talent across continents and contribute to innovative projects that have real-world impact.