AVP, Solution Architect

ASTRO Holdings Behad; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design end-to-end technology solutions for media, OTT, and digital platforms. You will translate business needs into scalable architectures and work across business, engineering, infrastructure, and technology teams.

You will guide decision-making on technologies, ensure alignment with enterprise standards, and contribute to secure, high-performance solutions across AWS, APIs, and data platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in solution architecture, software development, systems integration, or related technology roles.
• Hands-on experience in AWS technologies.
• Experience with cloud, APIs, microservices, data platforms, and enterprise integration is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Media, broadcasting, streaming, or OTT industry experience is an advantage.
• In-depth expertise with various AWS services including VPC, EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and more.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, AWS CDK, and Serverless Framework.
• Proficient in JavaScript (ES6), NodeJS, Python (scripting), and Bash scripting.
• Familiarity with Java, Python (scripting), and Bash scripting is a plus.
• Skilled in project management and solution documentation using Confluence, JIRA Suite, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Markdown.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end technology solutions for media, OTT, and digital platforms.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and reliable technical architectures.
• Collaborate with business, engineering, infrastructure, and technology teams.
• Evaluate technologies and recommend appropriate solutions and integration approaches.
• Provide technical guidance throughout solution design, implementation, and delivery.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, and technology standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field

Tools

AWS

Terraform

AWS CDK

Serverless Framework

NodeJS

Python

Java

Bash scripting

Confluence

JIRA Suite

Job description

WHY JOIN US?

We practice a vibrant & energetic office culture. We provide opportunities for career advancement within the company. Good performance is always rewarded accordingly. “It's our people that make Astro Malaysia’s leading entertainment company. We are an inclusive employer, to enable everyone at Astro to be their best. We embrace differences – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products/services and our community. We also understand and appreciate that diversity is a driver of creativity and innovation, which will make our business more competitive, compelling and profitable.”

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Descriptions

• Design and architect end-to-end technology solutions for media, OTT, and digital platforms.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and reliable technical architectures.
• Collaborate with business, engineering, infrastructure, and technology teams.
• Evaluate technologies and recommend appropriate solutions and integration approaches.
• Provide technical guidance throughout solution design, implementation, and delivery.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, and technology standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field with minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience
• Strong experience in solution architecture, software development, systems integration, or related technology roles.
• Handes on experience in AWS technologies
• Experience with cloud, APIs, microservices, data platforms, and enterprise integration is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder‑management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Media, broadcasting, streaming, or OTT industry experience is an advantage.
• In-depth expertise with various AWS services including VPC, EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and more.
• Proficiency in utilizing Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, AWS CDK, and Serverless Framework.
• Proficient in JavaScript (ES6), NodeJS, Python (for scripting), and Bash scripting.
• Familiarity with Java, Python (for scripting), and Bash scripting is a plus.
• Skilled in project management and solution documentation using tools such as Confluence, JIRA Suite, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Markdown.

REQUIREMENTS

• Certifications: Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect Associate certification
• Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (“Astro”) is Malaysia’s leading content and consumer company, serving 75% of Malaysian households across our TV, radio, digital and commerce platforms.
• As a trusted brand, Astro keeps Malaysians entertained and informed with a variety of vernacular, international and live sports content, engaging with 24 million individuals.
• To learn more about Astro, kindly login to www.astro.com.my