Solutions Architect

AirAsia; Sepang; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline is seeking a motivated Solution Architect to support the design and implementation of innovative technology solutions. You will define scalable architectures, collaborate with stakeholders, and evaluate technology stacks for aviation applications. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Computer Science, has 4-5 years of experience with a minimum of 3 years as a Solution Architect, and possesses strong analytical and communication skills. Join us to transform into a truly digital airline.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of overall experience with 3 years in a Solution Architect role.
• Experience with airline technology systems is a plus.
• Strong understanding of technology including APIs and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining scalable and secure software architectures for aviation applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend technology stacks based on project needs.

Skills

Solution Architecture

APIs

Cloud Services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)

Agile methodologies

DevOps processes

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or relevant field

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 a motivated Solution Architect to support the design and contribute to the implementation of innovative, scalable, and cost-effective technology solutions. The ideal candidate will assist in bridging business requirements with technical solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and technology strategies under the guidance of senior architects.

What you will do

Solution Design

• Assist in defining and designing scalable and secure software or technical architectures for aviation-related applications (e.g., passenger management, flight operations, ground handling) to address business needs.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of architectural blueprints and design documentation.
• Research and evaluate 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.

Technology Evaluation

• 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.

Continuous Improvement

• 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 4-5 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