Lead Cloud Solution Architect – Global Infrastructure

AIA Digital+; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA Digital+ in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect to analyze technology requirements, design solutions, and drive cloud and infrastructure initiatives globally. This role emphasizes governance, risk assessment, and seamless transitions from project to operations.

The candidate will lead cross-functional technical teams, prepare technical specifications, and present recommendations to ARB/TRB/SC/CAB, ensuring cost-efficiency and alignment with AIA standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in IT/CS or equivalent.
• ≥8 years IT Infrastructure experience with at least 3 years in architecture & design.
• Experience with public clouds (Azure, AWS, AliCloud) and DevOps.
• Proficient in Kubernetes and Docker.
• Scripting in YAML/JSON/PowerShell/Bash.
• Knowledge of databases, middleware and cloud networking.
• Strong English communication and project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and design technical solutions aligned to AIA standards.
• Own solution design, testing, implementation and handover to operations.
• Coordinate cross-functional technical resources for design.
• Produce technical specs and integration requirements.
• Document deliverables and success criteria for implementations.
• Lead architectural solutions and evaluation reports.
• Present to ARB/TRB/SC/CAB and other governance bodies.
• Research infrastructure platforms and act as technical lead.
• Ensure security effectiveness with Information Security.
• Collaborate with suppliers for solution leadership.
• Define standard design patterns/templates.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Kubernetes

Docker

DevOps tools

Scripting

Public cloud

Architecture design

Communication

Databases

Cloud networking

Project delivery

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / Computer Science

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub

Bitbucket

Ansible

Job description

AIA Digital+ in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect to analyze technology requirements, design solutions, and drive cloud and infrastructure initiatives globally. This role emphasizes governance, risk assessment, and seamless transitions from project to operations.

The candidate will lead cross-functional technical teams, prepare technical specifications, and present recommendations to ARB/TRB/SC/CAB, ensuring cost-efficiency and alignment with AIA standards.