Senior Manager, Cloud Solution Architect

AIA Hong Kong; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks a technical lead for IT architecture. This role involves analyzing business requirements, solution development, and overseeing infrastructure projects. Applicants should have 12+ years in IT infrastructure, with a strong proficiency in public cloud architecture and extensive project implementation experience. The ideal candidate is self-driven, excellent in communication, and has a deep understanding of infrastructure technologies. Join us to make a difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in IT / Computer Science or equivalent discipline.
• At least 12 years work experience within IT Infrastructure function with at least 5 years in architecture & design role.
• Proficiency in architecture design & implementations on public clouds (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS on Azure, AWS & AliCloud etc.).

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements, solution development, risk & impact assessment.
• Technical support and expertise in analyzing & defining the scope of business requirements.
• Produce technical specifications and integration requirements for the solutions.

Job description

Are you ready to shape a better tomorrow?

AIA Digital+ is a Technology, Digital and Analytics innovation hub dedicated to powering AIA to be more efficient, connected and innovative as it fulfils its Purpose to help millions of people across Asia-Pacific live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

If you are hungry and driven to play an active role in shaping a better tomorrow, we want to hear from you. Because the work we do at AIA Digital+ makes a difference in the lives of millions of people, every day. We will equip you with the critical skills, tools and technology, and endless opportunities to learn, contribute and thrive in a dynamic and exciting environment.

If you want to shape a brighter future at AIA Digital+, please read on.

About the Role

Responsible for analyzing business (technology) requirements, solution development, risk & impact assessment, implementation & transition, documentation & compliance to AIA Architecture Standards. The role will support Cloud and infrastructure Solution initiatives of AIA across the globe.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Technical support and expertise in analyzing & defining the scope of business requirements in conjunction with technology landscape’s current capabilities and ensuring technical solutions are fit for purpose and will accomplish the business objectives.
• Owns the solution design, testing, implementation and transition of project builds to delivery/operations support.
• Engage all (cross-functional) technical resources required for an accurate solution design.
• Produce technical specifications and integration requirements for the solutions. And technical design documents to match the solution design specifications.
• Document all deliverables and what constitutes a successful implementation of a solution.
• Lead and execute architectural solutions (including project related proof of concepts), features and provide assessment report and recommendations to ensure they are viable.
• Ensure that solutions are agile, robust, cost-efficient and meet AIA business needs without compromising the quality.
• Lead, prepare, justify and present to the related Company governing committees where applicable: Architecture Review Board (ARB), Technology Review Board (TRB), Sourcing Committee (SC), Change Assessment Board (CAB) for project related changes and enhancements.
• Conduct research and make recommendations on infrastructure technology platforms & services.
• Act as technical lead on infrastructure related projects, scope of work, and negotiate with respective vendors.
• Together with Information Security function, ensure effectiveness of infrastructure security.
• Collaboration framework with suppliers and partner organizations to offer solution leadership and design.
• Contribute in technology selection, define & implement standard design patterns/templates

Job Requirements

• Degree holder in IT / Computer Science or equivalent discipline.
• At least 12 years work experience within IT Infrastructure functions with at least 5 years in architecture & design role.
• Proficiency in architecture design & implementations on public clouds (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS on Azure, AWS & AliCloud etc.)
• Preferably experienced on DevOps, hybrid cloud integration with on-premises infrastructure.
• Cloud Architecture related certifications
• Proficiency in working with Kubernetes and Docker.
• Scripting knowledge (yaml, json, PowerShell and bash)
• Deep knowledge on database and middleware platform layers knowledge on cloud networking.
• knowledge on DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitHub, Ansible.
• Knowledge on cloud orchestration tools.
• Ability to analyse, develop and recommend long-term strategic solutions to ensure capacity meets current and future requirements.
• Ability to drive multiple vendors to support a complex enterprise infrastructure environment
• Work with internal and external partners, carriers, facility operators and our hardware vendors to design and develop connectivity strategy
• Public cloud (Azure, Google, AWS) design and support experience at enterprise level required
• Strong project implementation background, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong sense of ownership & self-driven
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Cooperative, good teamwork and able to work independently

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live healthier, longer, better lives.