Solutions Architect / Senior Solutions Architect

Upscale Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Solutions Architect to design and implement AWS cloud solutions tailored for the financial sector. Candidates should have over 10 years of IT experience, including 5 years specializing in AWS. Responsibilities include cloud strategy development and migration planning. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required. The ideal candidate will also possess AWS certifications and strong leadership skills, reporting directly to senior management.

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 aligning with business objectives.
• Ensure AWS implementations adhere to data security standards.

Skills

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

Cloud-native architecture (microservices, Kubernetes, Docker)

Security protocols and encryption standards

CI/CD pipelines

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

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

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

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 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 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.