Solution Architect

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a Solution Architect in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The successful candidate will design and deliver scalable, high-performance solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams and guiding deployment in cloud environments. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and at least 10 years of experience in software development and architecture, with proficiency in Java and cloud platforms. Strong communication and project leadership skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience in software development and solution architecture.
• Proven hands-on experience designing and delivering enterprise or large-scale systems.
• Experience leading technical projects or managing solution delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solution architecture across application, data, integration, and cloud layers.
• Translate business requirements into architecture designs and implementation plans.
• Lead solution deployment and cloud architecture optimization.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering and project teams.

Skills

Java (Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate)

Cloud platforms (preferably AWS)

Solution architecture

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field

Job description

As a Solution Architect, you will design and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions aligned with business needs and architectural standards. This is a hands‑on role covering solution design, system architecture, and software development, translating business requirements into practical technical solutions and guiding delivery in cloud environments.

Roles and Responsibilities

Design end-to-end solution architecture across application, data, integration, and cloud layers, including producing architecture diagrams and technical documentation.

Translate business requirements into architecture designs, technical specifications, and implementation plans.

Remain hands‑on through coding, prototyping, and technical troubleshooting when required.

Review solution designs and code to ensure performance, security, scalability, and adherence to best practices.

Lead solution deployment and cloud architecture optimization.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, manage technical risks and dependencies, and recommend improvements aligned with business strategy.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering and project teams.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field, with minimum 10 years of relevant working experience in software development and solution architecture.

Proven hands‑on experience designing and delivering enterprise or large-scale systems, with strong proficiency in Java (Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate).

Solid experience in solution architecture, system design, and building microservices, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems.

Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and solution deployment.

Strong communication and consulting skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Experience leading technical projects or managing solution delivery, with familiarity in Agile / SDLC methodologies.