Enterprise Architect, APAC

Software One Experts Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global software and cloud solutions provider in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to deliver large-scale transformation programs. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in enterprise architecture with strong expertise in cloud technologies. This role involves designing innovative solutions that drive modernization and cost efficiency across IT environments, while collaborating within cross-functional teams.

Benefits

World-class learning and development programs

Opportunity to work across borders

Support for professional growth

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years in enterprise or solution architecture, pre-sales, or technology consulting roles.
• Experience leading complex solution design across cloud, Data & AI, Applications, on-prem, and licensing.
• Strong expertise across Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) with proven experience designing large-scale enterprise workloads.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary architecture advisor for high-value strategic enterprise accounts.
• Develop multi-year modernization and innovation roadmaps.
• Lead end-to-end architecture and solution design for cloud migrations.

Skills

Cloud migration & modernization

Data platforms & AI/ML

Application modernization

Security, identity, governance & compliance

Strong communication skills

Education

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

TOGAF

FinOps Certified Practitioner

Job description

SoftwareOne and Crayon have come together to form a global, AI-powered software and cloud solutions provider with a bold vision for the future. With a footprint in over 70 countries and a diverse team of 13,000+ professionals, we offer unparalleled opportunities for talent to grow, make an impact, and shape the future of technology. At the heart of our business is our people. We empower our teams to work across borders, innovate fearlessly, and continuously develop their skills through world-class learning and development programs. Whether you're passionate about cloud, software, data, AI, or building meaningful client relationships, you’ll find a place to thrive here. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven culture where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your career can go global.

The role

As an Enterprise Architect, you will be a key member of a high-impact, cross-functional team focused on delivering large-scale transformation programs across ASEAN. This role combines solution strategy, technical architecture, and commercial design to help customers achieve modernization, optimization, and cost efficiency across their IT estates — spanning cloud, on-prem, data & AI , managed services, and digital transformation domains.

You will partner closely with business development, delivery, and global practice teams to architect solutions that are technically robust, financially sound, and aligned with customer outcomes.

Core Responsibilities

• Client Advisory & Technical Leadership
• Act as the primary architecture advisor for a portfolio of high-value strategic enterprise accounts.
• Engage with CIO, CTO, Chief Data Officer, Enterprise Architecture, and business executives to influence technology direction.
• Develop multi-year modernisation and innovation roadmaps covering cloud, data, AI, apps, and security.
• Facilitate technical strategy sessions and modernization roadmap discussions.
• Provide technology thought leadership in customer meetings and partner events.
• Build long-term architecture credibility with key strategic customers.
• Solution Advisory & Architecture
• Lead end-to-end architecture and solution design for large, multi-domain pursuits specifically in cloud migrations, data platforms, AI/ML, app modernization, API/integration, DevOps, and digital transformation programs
• Develop reference architectures, transformation roadmaps, and commercial models covering cloud, licensing, and on-prem environments.
• Ensure compliance with industry and regional standards (MAS, PDPA, BNM).
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-effective architectures.
• Present and defend architectural approaches to customer technical and executive stakeholders.
• Technical Pre-Sales & Proposal Support
• Partner with Sales, Practice Leads, and Delivery to support large pursuits, RFP responses, and customer workshops.
• Shape complex deals with high-level solution blueprints, estimations, and phasing strategies.
• Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities across cloud, data, AI, and applications.
• Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), TCO analyses, solution proposals, and supporting collateral for RFPs and proactive opportunities.
• Conduct architecture workshops and design sessions with customer teams.
• Ensure the technical integrity and feasibility of all solutions throughout the pursuit lifecycle.
• Partner & Ecosystem Collaboration
• Work with AWS, Microsoft, and key OEM partners to co-design and co-sell joint solutions.
• Stay current on emerging partner technologies to ensure solutions leverage the latest innovations.
• Governance & Reusability
• Establish governance and quality assurance across proposed solutions.
• Create reusable solution assets, playbooks, and architecture templates for future pursuits.
• Collaborate with delivery teams for seamless handover and post-sale architecture validation.

What we need to see from you

• 12-15+ years in enterprise or solution architecture, pre-sales, or technology consulting roles.
• Experience leading complex solution design across cloud, Data & AI, Applications, on-prem, and licensing
• Strong expertise across Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) with proven experience designing and governing large-scale enterprise workloads
• Strong commercial understanding — able to balance technical and financial outcomes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep technical proficiency in:
• Cloud migration & modernization (IaaS → PaaS → Serverless)
• Data platforms & AI/ML (data lakes, analytics, MLOps, GenAI, LLM use cases)
• Application modernization (microservices, containers, DevOps, APIs, integration)
• Security, identity, governance & compliance
• Enterprise networking and hybrid-cloud designs
• Business & Soft Skills
• Strong executive communication with ability to influence CXO-level decision-makers and enterprise architects
• Proven experience working with Sales, Account Directors, and Pursuit Teams on large strategic deals.
• Ability to translate complex technology topics into clear business outcomes and value propositions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a consulting mindset.
• Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Preferred Certifications
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional / Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• TOGAF
• FinOps Certified Practitioner (preferred)

Job Function

Sales

Accommodations

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