Senior Technical Architect (Staff Engineer) - Global Fraud Solutions (3903)

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

Job summary

A global technology company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Technical Architect for their Global Fraud Solutions team. This role involves driving architectural decisions, providing strategic guidance, and designing scalable software solutions. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in system design, cloud platforms, and excellent communication skills. Join our innovative team to help future-proof solutions in the fraud detection space.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead technical direction and influence teams.
• Strong experience with cloud platform services like AWS or Azure.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and guide the development of scalable software solutions.
• Drive architectural decisions aligned with enterprise standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product stakeholders.

Skills

Expertise in designing scalable systems

Technical direction leadership

Deep knowledge of software development principles

Experience with cloud platforms

Familiarity with DevSecOps practices

Knowledge of security best practices

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in programming languages

Knowledge of Open-Source Technologies

Proficiency in Core Java

Job description

Enabling safe and rewarding digital lives for genuine people, everywhere

We make it our mission to ensure more genuine people have digital access to opportunities, and businesses have access to more genuine people. Our technology draws on diverse and reliable data to create a single point of truth for identity and address verification.

With over 30 years of experience behind us our team and technology are focused on enabling safe and rewarding digital lives for everyone. Regardless of age, location or background, genuine people everywhere should be able to digitally prove who they are and where they live.

About the team and role

Global Fraud Solutions

The team provides decision support solutions to address business objectives in risk prevention and fraud detection. We deliver software solutions and offer client support using our expertise and a client-focused approach.

Senior Technical Architect – Global Fraud Solutions

The Senior Technical Architect – Global Fraud Solutions reports directly to the CTPO and provides deep technical leadership and strategic guidance to the Engineering function. This role requires a forward-thinking and visionary individual to help drive the future roadmap of the organization and implementation of Engineering and Architecture best practices.

What you will do

• Design and guide the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions and platform architecture.
• Provide deep technical leadership and strategic guidance across engineering function
• Drive architectural decisions and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies to support product features and enhance development efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with key Engineering and Product stakeholders to align on technical direction.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for architecture and design.
• Provide thought-leadership as part of the feasibility process in Product lifecycle process to ensure optimal approach is taken and help influence technology investment decisions.
• Responsible for Research and Development (R&D), Proof-of-Concept (PoC) and/or Proof of Value (PoV) initiatives.
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving the Developer Experience (DevEx) through systematic efforts to improve the efficiency, productivity, and satisfaction of developers by optimizing the tools, platforms, processes, and culture across Engineering squads.
• Own the innovation agenda with CTPO in order to future-proof GFS solutions, investigate emerging technologies for possible adoption and help GFS maintain its edge and leadership in the fraud detection space.
• Champion and drive the adoption of AI tooling and other automation initiatives in the Software Development Lifecycle to improve Engineering efficiency and productivity.

Skills we’re looking for

• Expertise in designing scalable, secure, and high-performance systems.
• Proven ability in technical expertise to lead technical direction and influence cross-functional teams.
• Deep knowledge of software development principles, patterns, and practices. Previous experience in leveraging AI development tools (Cursor, CoPilot, Windsurf etc.) is a major plus
• Strong experience with cloud platform services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Alibaba)
• Familiarity with modern DevSecOps practices, building CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, scripting and Infrastructure-as-code.
• Good knowledge of security best practices, performance optimization, and system reliability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to mentor and upskill engineers across levels.
• Proficiency in multiple relevant programming languages, frameworks, and architectural tools (e.g., UML, C4 model).
• Deep knowledge of Open-Source Technologies, Microsoft .NET, various Database technologies, Microservices Architecture, and other emerging technologies
• Proficiency in Core Java programming language and Web development (e.g. Vue.js, Angular, Spring Boot).
• Thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

To find out more

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Please inform your GBG Talent Attraction Partner if you require any reasonable adjustments to the interview process.

To chat to the Talent Attraction team and find out more about our benefits and why we’re a great place to work, email [e-mail] and we’ll be in touch. You can also find out more about careers at GBG and check out our current opportunities at gbgplc.com/careers.