Solutions Architect / Senior Solutions Architect

Idealseed Resources Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to lead AWS cloud solutions design, develop cloud strategies, and mentor junior team members. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in IT architecture, including 5 years focused on AWS Cloud systems, preferably within the financial sector. A proactive attitude towards learning new AWS services is essential. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT architecture roles.
• At least 5 years specializing in AWS Cloud systems.
• Proven experience in the financial industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of AWS cloud solutions.
• Develop cloud strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead migration efforts to AWS Cloud.

Skills

AWS Cloud services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda)

Microservices architecture

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as code

Data security standards

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Amazon RDS

Redshift

CloudWatch

Datadog

Job description

Solutions Architect / Senior Solutions Architect

• 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 organization's business objectives and growth, focusing 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 organization's budgetary goals.
• Incident & Risk Management: Develop and maintain disaster recovery, 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 years specializing in AWS Cloud systems. Proven experience in the financial industry, with strong knowledge of relevant regulatory 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 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are a plus.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, and VPC. Experience with cloud-native architecture (microservices, containerization using Kubernetes or Docker). Strong knowledge of security protocols, encryption standards, IAM roles, and multi-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-premises systems. 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 present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities, capable of making critical decisions in high-pressure environments. A proactive attitude towards learning and implementing the latest AWS services and 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's Risk Management in Technology (RMiT) and GDPR.