Solution Architect

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced Solution Architect in Kuala Lumpur to lead the architectural development of innovative cloud-based platforms. The ideal candidate will drive the design of scalable and secure solutions, focusing on API development, efficient data modelling, and integration across various systems. With over 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure robust platform performance and seamless integrations. Excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an architect or hands-on in development of enterprise platforms.
• Strong understanding of Kotlin/Java Spring Boot.
• Experience with OpenAPI and Json Schema for API design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, secure cloud-based architecture for PRUPartnerships.
• Collaborate with teams to implement APIs with Kotlin/Java Spring Boot.
• Create API schemas for consistency and reusability.

Skills

Kotlin/Java Spring Boot

API development

Data modelling

Cloud architectures

Asynchronous messaging technologies

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Solution Architect to join our team in Kuala Lumpur. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and the ability to design effective solutions that meet business needs, ensuring seamless integration across various platforms.

⏰ Work Mode: Work From Office

What You'll Do

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Solution Architect to design and implement a modern cloud‑based platform for partnerships pillar. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the architectural development of our new platform for Insurance Sellers (PRUPartnerships), which aims to streamline RM and Insurance specialist interactions, improve customer service, and enhance business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop a scalable, secure, and highly available cloud‑based architecture for PRUPartnerships, leveraging modern technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, and containerisation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design and implement APIs using Kotlin/Java Spring Boot, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and aligned with industry standards (e.g., OpenAPI, Json Schema).
• Analyse system requirements and ensure that the new system is securely integrated with current applications.
• Create API schemas using OpenAPI and Json Schema to ensure consistency and reusability of APIs across the platform.
• Have a deep understanding of relational and non‑relational databases, including data modelling, schema design, and query optimisation.
• Design and implement an event‑driven architecture that utilises asynchronous publish‑subscribe messaging technologies such as Google Pub/Sub, RabbitMQ, Artemis, or Kafka to enable real‑time integration with various systems.
• Formulate and document a broad range of solution architectures to meet our Enterprise architecture requirements, including integrations with enterprise platforms like Salesforce (Financial Services Cloud), CRM, Core Systems, and Data Platform (UDP).
• Collaborate with the development team to ensure that the platform is properly tested, validated, and deployed in a cloud environment.
• Develop and maintain technical roadmaps, architecture designs, and standards for the platform.

Key Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as an architect or with hands‑on experience in development and creating enterprise platforms from ground‑up, expertise in modern cloud architectures, API development, and data modelling.
• Strong understanding of Kotlin/Java Spring Boot and its ecosystem.
• Experience with OpenAPI and Json Schema for API schema design and documentation.
• Familiarity with relational and non‑relational databases, including data modelling, schema design, and query optimisation.
• Knowledge of asynchronous publish‑subscribe messaging technologies such as Google Pub/Sub, RabbitMQ, Artemis, or Kafka.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non‑technical audience.
• Experience with project/program management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).

Preferred

• Experience working in an agile environment with Scrum or Kanban methodologies.
• Experience documenting architecture using the C4 model.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD).
• Knowledge of cloud‑based storage solutions such as AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, or Google Cloud Storage.
• Understanding of the Insurance domain and its specific requirements.