Senior Solutions Architect

AirAsia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading low-cost airline in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design and implement innovative technology solutions for aviation-related applications. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, including 3 years specifically in a Solution Architect role. Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations, and leveraging cloud services. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a relevant field.
• 8+ years of experience with 3 years in a Solution Architect role, preferably in Software Development.
• Experience with airline technology systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and design scalable software architectures for aviation applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and standards.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of APIs

Understanding of Agile and DevOps

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)

Job description

AirAsia, Asia’s leading airline was established with the dream of making flying possible for everyone. Since 2001, AirAsia has swiftly broken travel norms around the globe and has risen to become the world’s best. Driven by the Dare to Dream spirit, we pride ourselves on being the region’s largest low-cost carrier, serving 25 countries and over 160 destinations. AirAsia is ranked the world’s best low-cost airline 15 years in a row.

These are exciting times at AirAsia, We have a new dream to transform ourselves into a truly digital airline, and you can be a part of this journey. With over 40 million passengers flown last year and 30 million unique visitors per month, the products you build will be in the hands of millions of users.

We seek an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of innovative, scalable, and cost-effective technology solutions. The ideal candidate will bridge business requirements with technical solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and technology strategies.

What you will do:

Solution Design

Define and design robust, scalable, and secure software or technical architectures for aviation-related applications (e.g., passenger management, flight operations, ground handling) to address complex business needs

Create architectural blueprints and design documentation.

Evaluate and recommend technology stacks, platforms, and frameworks based on project requirements

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, developers, and other architects to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

Serve as a liaison between technical, business units, and external partners

Evaluate and recommend technology stacks, platforms, and frameworks based on project requirements.

Analyze functional and non-functional requirements to define solution architecture.

Assess vendor solutions to ensure they meet architectural and business requirements.

Provide technical guidance and support to development teams during implementation.

Work closely with DevOps teams to define CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.

Risk Management and Compliance

Ensure alignment with industry standards such as IATA, ICAO, and emerging aviation technologies.

Ensure solutions comply with aviation regulations, cybersecurity standards, and data privacy laws.

Identify potential risks in architecture and mitigate them proactively.

Develop contingency plans to address potential challenges.

Stay updated with the latest technology trends and industry best practices.

Recommend improvements to enhance existing systems and processes.

Your Experience

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a relevant field

Overall 8+ years of experience with a minimum of 3 years in a Solution Architect role, preferably in Software Development, travel, E-Commerce, Customer Support

Experience working with Airline technology systems is a plus.

Analytical ability to break down complex problems and efficiently use data and analytics layered against high-quality user research to inform the direction of the product

Strong understanding of technology including APIs, microservices, and cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)

Good knowledge of Agile and DevOps processes and principles

Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under tight deadlines