Principal Solutions Architect

DHL Germany; Cyberjaya; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Architect to join their dynamic IT Services team. This role offers the opportunity to shape the technology backbone of a leading logistics company, ensuring timely delivery and security of customer data. You will leverage cutting-edge technologies to design end-to-end solutions that meet high standards and mission-critical requirements. With a focus on collaboration, you will work closely with various teams to implement architectural best practices. Enjoy hybrid work arrangements and comprehensive medical coverage while making a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements

Unlimited medical coverage

Flexible benefit plans

Days off from public holidays

Modern offices with free parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in architecture with a focus on enterprise solutions.
• Proven track record in delivering comprehensive end-to-end solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with development teams to ensure adherence to architectural standards.
• Design and implement secure APIs and database solutions.

Skills

Architectural Design & Implementation

Cloud Technologies

APIs Development

SQL Databases

NoSQL Databases

Identity and Access Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

5+ years of architecture experience

Tools

LeanIX

LowCode/NoCode platforms

Containerization tools

Job description

Start your IT career with us!

Principal Architect

With a global team of 6000+ IT professionals, DHL IT Services connects people and keeps the global economy running by continuously innovating and creating sustainable digital solutions. We work beyond global borders and push boundaries across all dimensions of logistics. You can leave your mark shaping the technology backbone of the world's largest logistics company. Our offices in Cyberjaya, Prague, and Chennai have earned #GreatPlaceToWork certification, reflecting our commitment to exceptional employee experiences.

Digitalization. Simply delivered.

At IT Services, we are passionate about technology. Our team is continuously expanding. Regardless of your architecture proficiency level, you can grow within our diverse environment.

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Grow together

Timely delivery of DHL packages globally, ensuring customer data security, is our core mission. Our solution design must cater to mission-critical, no-downtime requirements. You will leverage the best technology to provide end-to-end connected system solutions. When issues arise, collaboration with other IT teams and specialists is essential.

You will also ensure our solution architecture aligns with high standards during proposal and project stages. Once a project is approved, you will work closely with the implementation team to ensure delivery as promised.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with development teams to ensure adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, including cloud platforms, containerization, SaaS, PaaS, etc.
• Design and implement secure APIs and database solutions, including SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Ensure compliance with Identity and Access Management principles, including LDAP, SSO, and OAuth.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our architectural practices and standards.

Competencies

• Architectural Design & Implementation:

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect in high-volume transaction applications using N-Tier/3-Tier architectures.
• Strong understanding of SOA, Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, and Message-Oriented Integration.
• Ability to articulate and maintain architectural documentation (as-is and to-be), process flows, and data flows. (Experience with LeanIX is a plus).
• Proven experience in a Solution Architect role.

• Technical Proficiency:

• Background in Object-Oriented Programming or Web Programming with the ability to apply SOLID architectural principles.
• Deep understanding of cloud technologies, containerization, LowCode/NoCode platforms, and workflow systems.
• Hands-on experience with APIs and diverse database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
• Ability to handle and process various data structures (CSV, XML, JSON).
• Understanding of Identity and Access Management principles (LDAP, SSO, OAuth).

• Domain Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of finance processes (pricing, invoicing, debit notes, credit notes) is a plus.

• Soft Skills:

• Self-Starter: Ability to work independently and proactively identify and solve problems.
• Ability to collaborate across different teams (Business, Business IT, and IT Services).
• Excellent articulation skills with diagrams or presentations.
• Learning mindset.

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Ready to embark on the journey? Here’s what we are looking for:

As a Principal Architect, you should have at least 5 years of architecture experience and a proven track record of delivering comprehensive end-to-end solutions. Strong knowledge of Enterprise Architecture is essential. You should be interested in working on Enterprise Architecture initiatives and capable of exploring multiple architectural domains. You will also help coordinate architecture forums and collaborate across various domains within our logistics business. There are many opportunities to work cross-team with talented colleagues, especially with architects.

You are a technology enthusiast with a good understanding of Cloud and Containerization. You can work independently, prioritize tasks, and handle workload pressures. In our multinational environment, strong spoken and written English skills are highly beneficial.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid work arrangements for work-life balance.
• Unlimited outpatient and inpatient medical coverage.
• Flexible benefit plans for you and your family.
• Option to take days off from public holidays, including weekends and ad-hoc holidays.
• Modern offices with free parking.