Solutions Architect / Senior Solutions Architect

Upscale Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Upscale Sdn Bhd is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to lead the design of scalable AWS cloud solutions in a regulated financial context. You will develop cloud strategy, oversee migrations from on-prem to cloud, and collaborate with IT, operations and compliance teams to meet business objectives.

The role requires a decade in IT architecture with AWS specialization, plus strong knowledge of Malaysian regulatory standards and data security.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT or related field.
• Experience: 10+ years in IT architecture; 5+ years specializing in AWS Cloud.
• Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional preferred).
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and data security in Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of AWS cloud solutions that are scalable and compliant with financial regulations.
• Develop cloud strategy focusing on cost optimization and scalability.
• Lead migration of on-premise systems to AWS with minimal disruption and strong security.
• Collaborate with IT, operations and compliance to align cloud solutions with goals.
• Ensure security and compliance per financial industry standards and incident planning.
• Mentor junior architects, engineers and DevOps teams in AWS best practices.
• Optimize AWS usage and costs aligned with budgetary goals.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for cloud systems.

Skills

AWS cloud

Cloud architecture

Security & compliance

Leadership

DevOps

CI/CD

Terraform

Kubernetes

Data warehousing

Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT or related

Tools

AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS)

CloudFormation

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Solutions Architect / Senior Solutions Architect

Job Openings Solutions Architect / Senior Solutions Architect

About the job Solutions Architect / Senior Solutions Architect

Duties and responsibilities

• Solution Design & Architecture: Lead the design of AWS cloud solutions, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and compliant with the financial sector's regulatory requirements (e.g., Bank Negara Malaysia guidelines).
• Cloud Strategy Development: Develop and implement cloud strategies that align with the organizations business objectives and growth, with a focus on cost optimization and scalability.
• Migration Planning: Lead migration efforts of on-premise systems to AWS Cloud, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations and data security during transitions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders, including IT, operations, and compliance teams, to align cloud solutions with business goals and regulatory mandates.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure all AWS implementations adhere to financial industry standards for data security, privacy, and compliance, including risk management and incident response planning.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest AWS offerings and financial industry trends to suggest innovative solutions that enhance business capabilities.
• Team Leadership & Mentoring: Mentor and guide junior architects, engineers, and DevOps teams in best practices for AWS cloud development, deployment, and management.
• Cost Management: Optimize AWS cloud usage and costs, ensuring that cloud expenditures are aligned with the organizations budgetary goals.
• Incident & Risk Management: Develop and maintain disaster recvery, business continuity, and risk management strategies for cloud-based systems.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology,
  or a related field.
• Experience:
  - Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT architecture roles, with at least 5 yearsspecializing in AWS Cloud systems.
  - Proven experience in the financial industry, with strong knowledge of relevantregulatory requirements and data security standards in Malaysia.
• Certifications:
  - AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional level preferred).
  - Other relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or CertifiedInformation Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are a plus.
• Technical Skills:
  - Expertise in AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, andVPC.
  - Experience with cloud-native architecture (microservices, containerizationusing Kubernetes or Docker).
  - Strong knowledge of security protocols, encryption standards, IAM roles, andmulti-factor authentication.
  - Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform,CloudFormation), and DevOps best practices.
  - Understanding of hybrid cloud solutions and integration with on-premisesystems.
  - Experience with databases and data warehousing solutions (e.g., Amazon RDS,Redshift).
  - Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Datadog).
• Soft Skills:
  - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to presentcomplex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  - Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities, capable of making criticaldecisions in high-pressure environments.
  - A proactive attitude towards learning and implementing the latest AWS servicesand trends in the financial technology space.

Preferred:

• Experience working with retail stock broking platforms is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in Malaysia such as Bank Negara Malaysia'sRisk Management in Technology (RMiT) and GDPR.