Software Solution Architect

iSoftStone; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a highly experienced Software Solution Architect to design and oversee the technical architecture of a ride-hailing platform. This role includes defining scalable and secure system designs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development, with 3+ years in an architectural role.
• Strong knowledge of public cloud platforms and real-time data processing technologies.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and data protection standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement technical architecture for a ride-hailing platform.
• Lead the development of backend systems for driver and rider matching.
• Guide and mentor development teams on architectural best practices.

Skills

Microservices architecture

RESTful API design

Cloud-native solutions

Real-time data processing

Event-driven systems

DevOps practices

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Java

Python

Node.js

Go

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Software Solution Architect to design and oversee the technical architecture of a ride-hailing platform similar to Grab/Uber. The candidate will play a critical role in defining scalable, secure, and efficient system designs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement the technical architecture for a large-scale ride-hailing platform, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Define the system components, including real-time data processing, microservices architecture, and API management.
• Lead the development of backend systems for driver and rider matching, fare calculation, and trip management.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend technology stacks for cloud infrastructure, databases, and development frameworks.
• Ensure high availability and fault tolerance of the platform through resilient architecture patterns.
• Guide and mentor development teams on architectural best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct regular code and design reviews to maintain technical excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in an architectural role.
• Expertise in microservices architecture, RESTful API design, and cloud-native solutions.
• Strong knowledge of public cloud platforms such as AWS
• Experience with real-time data processing technologies and event-driven systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, Node.js, or Go.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and data protection standards.