Technical Architect - Payments

Vectra Search; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks a skilled Technical Architect Payments to lead and design advanced payment solutions. This position involves collaboration with diverse teams to create scalable systems and impactful solutions for high-profile projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in software architecture, particularly with payment transaction processing, and demonstrate leadership in a multicultural setting. A competitive compensation package and career advancement opportunities await the successful candidate.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Collaborative international team environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience designing and implementing distributed systems or enterprise-grade applications.
• Strong technical knowledge in software architecture, integration, data flow, and security.
• Experience with Card Payment Transaction Processing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end technical solutions for large-scale projects.
• Prepare solution proposals covering scope, architecture, data, security, and technology blueprint.
• Collaborate with developers and business users to implement payment solutions.

Skills

Software architecture

Integration

Data flow

Security

Agile methodologies

DevOps

Cloud solutions

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

API frameworks

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Technical Architect Payments to design, lead, and deliver cutting-edge solutions for payment-related projects. You will work closely with development teams and business stakeholders to create scalable, secure, and high-performance systems using modern technologies. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex, cross-domain solutions in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end technical solutions for large-scale projects.
• Prepare solution proposals covering scope, architecture, data, security, and technology blueprint.
• Collaborate with developers, business users, and external partners to implement payment solutions.
• Guide and mentor development teams on architecture, best practices, and technical challenges.
• Drive deep architectural discussions with project stakeholders.
• Identify system gaps and lead initiatives to bridge them with effective technology solutions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on technology choices, integrations, and innovation.

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of experience designing and implementing distributed systems or enterprise-grade applications.
• Strong technical knowledge in software architecture, integration, data flow, and security.
• Experience with Card Payment Transaction Processing is essential.
• Proficient in designing and implementing solutions following Agile, DevOps, and Cloud paradigms.
• Hands-on experience with cross-domain solutions for sectors like Hospitality and Retail is a plus.
• Experience in international or multicultural teams is highly valued.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, or other Cloud-native designs.
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and API frameworks like Swagger or OpenAPI.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases, including MongoDB, Hadoop, Redis, etc.
• Exposure to network security, load balancing, and scalable architecture design.

Why Join?

• Lead technical initiatives that directly impact high-profile payment projects.
• Work in a collaborative and international team environment.
• Opportunity to influence technical direction and best practices.
• Competitive compensation and career development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF) are an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and be part of building world-class payment solutions.