Section Head, API & Platform Architecture

U Mobile Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and optical benefits

Flexi working hours arrangements

Staff Line & Device Subsidy

Special employee discounts

Child Parental Care Leave

Job summary

U Mobile Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Section Head for API & Platform Architecture, responsible for leading and governing the company's API architecture direction. You will ensure alignment with technology standards and business needs.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, including 5 years in software and API architecture, and strong skills in system integration and security best practices. Join a dynamic team with flexible working hours and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in software or API architecture.
• Strong experience in designing and reviewing enterprise technology solutions.
• Good understanding of security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain API and software architecture standards.
• Review and approve solution designs and system changes.
• Provide architecture guidance for application and integration solutions.

Skills

API design

System integration

Application architecture

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Experience using AI tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Closing Date : 30/09/2026

Section Head, API & Platform Architecture

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Life at U Mobile

We are Passionate, Innovative, Trustworthy, Team-Oriented & Fun-Loving. At U Mobile, we are always on the lookout for great talents and passionate individuals to join our growing team. Let’s start your journey with an award-winning organization! #UnbeatableCareerAwaits

Top Reasons To Join Us!

• Awarded For
  • Most Preferred Employers in Telecommunication Industry (2022, 2023 & 2024)
  • Bronze Winner in Cross-Generational Workforce Engagement (2024)
  • Gold Winner for Excellence in Workplace Culture (2021)
• 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 and govern the company's API and software architecture direction, ensuring solutions, systems, and changes align with technology standards, business needs, security requirements, and long-term architecture goals.

The Day-to-Day

• Define and maintain API and software architecture standards, guidelines, and governance processes.
• Review and approve solution designs, system changes, and new technology initiatives to ensure alignment with architecture direction.
• Provide architecture guidance for application, integration, and platform solutions across the organisation.
• Work closely with vendors and internal teams to ensure successful delivery of solutions that meet business, security, and performance requirements.
• Establish and oversee architecture, security, and performance review processes before solutions go live.
• Contribute to departmental and divisional objectives while driving continuous improvement in architecture practices.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in software or API architecture.
• Strong experience in designing, reviewing, and governing enterprise technology solutions.
• Good understanding of API design, system integration, application architecture, and security best practices.
• Experience working with vendors and managing architecture reviews for technology projects.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using AI tools to support architecture activities such as design reviews, code reviews, documentation, or automation is an added advantage.

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Spoken Language: Malay, English

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.