Cloud Architect

U Mobile Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Kuala Lumpur is looking for an experienced Cloud Architect to lead its enterprise cloud architecture strategy. The successful candidate will have more than 15 years' experience in application architecture with a focus on cloud transformation. Knowledge of AWS and relevant certifications are desirable. This role includes ensuring secure and scalable cloud solutions and driving adoption of cloud-native practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, optical and insurance benefits

Flexi working hours

Special employee discounts

Convenient location with public transport access

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in application architecture and development.
• 5 years in a cloud architecture role focused on cloud transformation.
• Knowledge of microservices, CICD practices, and security frameworks.
• Relevant certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud architecture strategy and governance.
• Drive cloud-native principles across cross-functional teams.
• Establish cloud-focused IT architecture governance frameworks.
• Develop and optimize cloud architecture references.

Skills

Proficiency in AWS cloud platform architecting

Deep knowledge of cloud-native technologies

Ability to translate business needs into technical architecture

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Telecommunication

Master's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Jenkins

Job description

Closing Date : 30/09/2025

Cloud Architect

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• Comprehensive medical, dental, optical and insurance benefits
• Flexi working hours arrangements
• Staff Line & Device Subsidy
• Smart Casual Attire
• Child Parental Care Leave
• Convenient location with access to public transport (Imbi Monorail/Bukit Bintang MRT)
• Special employee discounts for selected F&B Brands

Job Summary
Lead the enterprise cloud architecture strategy, championing cloud-native principles to drive innovation, agility, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Ensure secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions, while guiding cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders to maximize business value from cloud investments)

The Day-to-Day Activities

• Deliver the department’s KPIs and directly contribute to the achievement of the Information Services Division’s strategic targets through expert-level cloud architecture leadership.
• Define and maintain the enterprise Cloud Architecture Vision and Strategy, mapping the evolution from current-state architecture to target-state architecture that supports scalability, security, and innovation.
• Establish and enforce cloud-focused IT Architecture Governance frameworks, policies, and compliance processes to ensure adherence across all cloud and hybrid initiatives.
• Lead the definition and execution of the organization’s Cloud Strategy, including legacy system modernization, application re-platforming, and adoption of cloud-native patterns.
• Develop authoritative cloud architecture references — including cloud platform blueprints, multi-cloud integration patterns, policies, and operational standards — to guide enterprise-wide adoption.
• Review, assess, and approve cloud platform and cloud-native application designs from internal stakeholders and vendors, ensuring alignment with architectural principles, security standards, and cost optimization goals.
• Architect and optimize API platforms and integration frameworks, including catalogue management, publishing workflows, access control, observability, and cloud-native API gateway configurations.
• Provide expert cloud architecture solutions to stakeholders, serving as the trusted advisor on scalability, resilience, performance tuning, and security best practices.
• Perform architecture governance and technical assurance for all cloud-related change initiatives, identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement before implementation.
• Champion modern cloud architecture practices, including security-by-design, automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), microservices, container orchestration, and DevSecOps adoption to drive operational excellence.

About You

• At least a Degree in Computer Science / Telecommunication or equivalent. A Master’s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• At least 15 years of pertinent experience in application architecture and development projects
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in an architecture role, focusing on cloud transformation and cloud-native application development initiatives
• 4. Proficiency in software design standards, best practices and development frameworks of microservice, web and mobile application
• Proficiency in AWS cloud platform architecting (experience in Azure or Google Cloud will be added advantage)
• Proficiency in Generative AI and Agentic AI will be added advantage
• Deep knowledge of cloud-native technologies (Kubernetes, serverless, microservices), CICD (Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline) and IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Deep understanding of scalability, reliability, performance efficiency, security, operational excellence and cost optimization well-architected frameworks
• Deep understanding of defence in-depth, least-privilege access, zero-trust security controls
• Ability to translate business needs into technical architecture, balancing innovation with practical implementation
• Possess analysis, problem solving skills, strong communication, and stakeholder / people management skills
• Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, SABSA, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect are preferred

What’s Next ?Once you have applied online, our team will review your application and due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.