Enterprise Software Architect

HFM; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

21 days annual leave

Referral Bonus Program

Visa sponsorship & relocation support

Job summary

HFM seeks an Enterprise Software Architect to design and build in-house backend services for client balances, payments and identity, while guiding standards across REST and gRPC. You will mentor teams and drive architecture decisions for scalable, secure systems that support web and mobile apps.

You will work with AWS, Docker, Kafka, Redis and Next.js, ensuring robust data models and observability. Hybrid work and international collaboration enable global impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of hands‑on backend engineering with distributed services used by multiple teams.
• Fluency in English; additional languages a plus.
• Expert proficiency in Python and asynchronous programming, with FastAPI experience.
• Strong data architecture across SQL and NoSQL databases and query optimization.
• Experience with Kafka and Redis, and production-grade backend systems.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end backend architecture and service boundaries.
• Define conventions for new backend services and API standards (REST/gRPC).
• Oversee messaging and event architecture including guarantees and idempotency.
• Set security, observability and resilience standards for services.
• Write production code, build shared libraries, and modernize legacy backends.
• Collaborate with teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Mentor engineers and establish backend best practices across the organization.

Skills

Python

Asynchronous programming

FastAPI

Kafka

Redis

Docker

CI/CD

AWS

Kubernetes

Next.js

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master in CS/Engineering

Tools

FastAPI

Kafka

Redis

Docker

CI/CD tooling

AWS

Kubernetes

Next.js

Job description

HFM is an internationally acclaimed multi-asset broker, delivering cutting-edge trading tools, platforms, and conditions to traders worldwide. We are committed to innovation, transparency, and excellence in the financial markets.

As we continue to expand, we are seeking a driven Enterprise Software Architect to join our team. You will design and build in-house backend services and APIs for client balances, payments and identity, including services supporting web and mobile applications. You will set backend standards, prioritize correctness and safe change, and code alongside development teams.

Responsibilities :

• Own end-to-end backend architecture, including service boundaries, data ownership and service communication.
• Define reference service structures and conventions for new backend services.
• Set backend and API standards for REST and gRPC, enforced through code reviews and automated checks.
• Own messaging and event architecture, including delivery guarantees, ordering and idempotency.
• Set security, observability and resilience standards for backend services.
• Write production code, build shared libraries and proofs of concept, and modernize legacy backend services.
• Collaborate with architects, engineering teams and stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust, scalable solutions.
• Mentor engineers and establish backend best practices across the global engineering organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of hands‑on backend engineering, including several years architecting distributed services used by more than one team.
• Fluency in English; additional languages would be considered an advantage.
• Expert proficiency in Python and asynchronous programming, and production experience with modern Python frameworks such as FastAPI.
• Strong data architecture skills across SQL and NoSQL databases: schema design, complex queries, query optimization and performance tuning.
• Hands‑on experience with Kafka and Redis.
• Experience designing high‑throughput financial systems, such as ledgers, payments or balance processing.
• Strong background in Docker and CI/CD, with working knowledge of observability stacks.
• Experience with AWS, Kubernetes and Next.js is a nice to have.
• Excellent communicator who can translate complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.

Resumes must be submitted in English.

Applicants must be eligible or have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based.

• Hybrid Work Model (2 days working from home)
• Comprehensive Health Insurance (from day one!)
• 21 days of Annual Leave
• Referral Bonus Program

Additional Support

• Visa Sponsorship and Relocation Assistance (If applicable)

All Applications will be handled with the strictest confidentiality.