Solutions Architect, Cloud Migration (Mandarin speaker required)

Axrail Pte Ltd; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Exposure to GenAI tools for delivery

Job summary

Axrail Pte Ltd. is seeking a Solutions Architect to drive large-scale cloud migration programs with Mandarin-speaking client engagement. You will lead technical design, strategy, and execution across AWS/Azure/GCP, orchestrating cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable cloud architectures.

You will partner with executives, define transformation roadmaps, and ensure successful migrations with measurable business outcomes. Hybrid work flexibility and exposure to GenAI tools are offered.

Qualifications

• Mandarin fluency required for client engagements.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale cloud migrations.
• Strong understanding of AWS, Azure, or GCP platforms.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for large-scale cloud migrations across full lifecycle.
• Define migration strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Lead readiness assessments and evaluation of application landscapes.
• Design secure, cost-optimised landing zones and guardrails.
• Coordinate cross-functional delivery across teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

Cloud migration leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical architecture

Executive communication

Cost optimisation

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

CDK

AWS MGN

DMS

Azure Migrate

Docker

Kubernetes

VPN

Direct Connect

Job description

Solutions Architect, Cloud Migration (Mandarin speaker required)

Technical lead and single-threaded owner for large-scale cloud migration programs, designing to the AWS Well-Architected Framework and planning wave-based migrations with cutover and risk mitigation. Fluent spoken and written Mandarin is required.

About the role

We are seeking a high‑calibre Solutions Architect to lead and deliver enterprise‑scale cloud migration engagements. This role bridges business strategy with technical execution, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to design and implement secure, scalable, production‑grade cloud architectures.

The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader with a consulting mindset, capable of driving end‑to‑end migration programs, influencing executive decisions, and delivering measurable business outcomes in complex environments.

This role requires fluency in Mandarin Chinese, spoken and written, to engage effectively with Mandarin‑speaking clients and stakeholders.

Cloud migration leadership

• Act as the technical lead and single‑threaded owner for large‑scale cloud migration programs across the full lifecycle: assess, mobilise, migrate and modernise.
• Define migration strategies, operating models, and transformation roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Lead Migration Readiness Assessments (MRA) and Migration Portfolio Assessments (MPA) to evaluate application landscapes and recommend optimal migration approaches.

Architecture and design

• Architect secure, scalable, and cost‑optimised landing zones aligned with the AWS Well‑Architected Framework or equivalent.
• Design target‑state architectures covering infrastructure, application, data, and security domains.
• Establish architectural guardrails, standards, and governance frameworks.

Delivery and execution

• Plan and execute wave‑based migration strategies, including cutover planning, rollback mechanisms, and risk mitigation.
• Orchestrate cross‑functional delivery across infrastructure, applications, networking, security, and operations teams.
• Drive technical decisions on migration tooling, automation, and integration patterns.

Stakeholder and program management

• Engage C‑level stakeholders and senior leadership to align technical solutions with business outcomes.
• Own project governance including scope, timeline, budget, and executive reporting.
• Lead steering committees, business reviews, and technical workshops.

Security, compliance and cost optimisation

• Implement enterprise‑grade cloud security practices: IAM, encryption, network segmentation, and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST and CIS.
• Drive FinOps practices including tagging strategies, cost monitoring, budgeting, and optimisation through Reserved Instances, Savings Plans and rightsizing.
• Ensure workloads meet production‑grade SLAs and operational readiness standards.

Risk and continuous improvement

• Proactively identify risks, blockers, and dependencies, and drive timely resolution.
• Deliver post‑migration validation and optimisation recommendations.
• Contribute to internal capability building through reusable assets, reference architectures, and best practices.

Qualifications

• One to five years of experience in solutions architecture or cloud project delivery, including at least one enterprise‑scale migration project (AWS MAP or equivalent).
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese, spoken and written, with the ability to conduct technical discussions, workshops, and executive presentations in Mandarin.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) across compute, storage, networking, databases and IAM.
• Experience with cloud migration tools and methodologies: AWS MGN, DMS, Azure Migrate, or equivalent.
• Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK.
• Working knowledge of cloud security principles: least‑privilege access, network isolation, encryption, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in FinOps and cloud cost optimisation.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, stakeholders, and timelines.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud networking such as VPN and Direct Connect.
• Strong communication skills in both English and Mandarin, with the ability to influence technical and business audiences.

Preferred

• Professional certifications: AWS Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional), Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect.
• Experience with AWS MAP deliverables: MRA, MPA, and landing zone design.
• Exposure to containerisation and modernisation with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud security services: AWS GuardDuty, Security Hub, Config, Macie, or equivalents.
• Scripting and automation experience in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira or Smartsheet.

What we look for

• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently in high‑stakes environments.
• Ability to balance deep technical expertise with business acumen.
• Proven track record in client‑facing consulting or delivery roles.
• High standards in documentation, governance, and execution discipline.

Why Axrail?

Work on cutting‑edge cloud/AI implementations.

Grow into Program Management or Technical PM roles.

Experiment with GenAI tools for project delivery.

Hybrid Flexibility

Balance office collaboration with remote work.