Solutions Architect / Senior Solutions Architect

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

Job summary

A leading technology company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to design AWS cloud solutions while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, at least 10 years of experience, and expertise in AWS services. Responsibilities include strategic cloud planning, stakeholder collaboration, and leadership in cloud migration efforts. Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT architecture roles.
• At least 5 years specializing in AWS Cloud systems.
• Proven experience in the financial industry.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and data security standards in Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of AWS cloud solutions.
• Develop and implement cloud strategies.
• Lead migration efforts to AWS Cloud.
• Work closely with business stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with financial industry standards.
• Mentor junior architects and teams.
• Optimize AWS usage and costs.
• Develop disaster recovery and risk management strategies.

Skills

AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, VPC)

Cloud-native architecture (microservices, containerization using Kubernetes or Docker)

Security protocols, encryption standards, IAM roles

CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Leadership and problem-solving abilities

Education

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

Tools

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

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.