Technology Architecture

OCBC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

OCBC is seeking a Technology Architecture professional to architect scalable banking solutions. The role focuses on delivering domain‑aligned technical designs for payments, loans, cards, and core banking within a financial services context.

You’ll lead architecture reviews, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and drive architectural projects from inception to completion, ensuring integration and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years in technology roles, with 7+ years preferred as architect/lead in banking or financial services.
• Expert proficiency in Java/J2EE technologies and modern architectural frameworks.
• 3+ years hands-on in designing Microservices, messaging (Kafka, MQ), and relational/non-relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable, secure application solutions for banking/financial services.
• Lead design reviews and ensure adherence to architecture principles across deliverables.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into robust architecture designs.
• Develop architecture strategies and roadmaps aligned with enterprise standards.
• Provide detailed technical designs including domain-driven design and microservices granularity.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Microservices

Kafka

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Cloud

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT or related

Tools

Oracle

MSSQL

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Architect and design highly scalable, secure, and resilient application solutions that precisely meet complex business requirements within the banking and financial services domain.
• Demonstrate and apply domain expertise in financial services in payments, loan, cards, core banking, wealth management, or related financial services areas to deliver domain aligned technical solutions.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to deeply understand requirements and translate them into robust, future proof architecture designs.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive architecture strategies and roadmaps, ensuring all solutions align with enterprise-wide technology standards and business objectives.
• Produce detailed design blueprints and end-to-end architectural frameworks covering multiple interconnected systems, with a strong focus on microservices, messaging, and database technologies.
• Continuously update and enforce architecture frameworks and guiding principles, demonstrating expert knowledge of when and how to apply them effectively.
• Provide detailed technical designs including sequence diagrams, domain-driven design, bounded contexts, and microservices granularity to guide development teams.
• Lead design reviews and ensure strict adherence to architecture principles and best practices across all technical deliverables.
• Escalate complex design and implementation challenges to Architecture and Engineering forums, driving timely and effective resolution.
• Work hands-on with development teams to ensure seamless integration, deployment, and operational excellence of technology solutions.
• Support and guide engineers on complex coding issues, architectural patterns, and implementation best practices.
• Be a part to champion a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation, promoting diversity and inclusion within the team.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years in technology roles, with 7+ years preferred as technology architect, technical lead, application designer within banking or financial services.
• Expert proficiency in Java/J2EE technologies and modern architectural frameworks.
• Strong hands‑on experience (3+ years) designing and implementing Microservices architectures, messaging platforms (Kafka, MQ), and relational/non-relational databases (Postgres, MongoDB, Oracle, MSSQL).
• In-depth knowledge of banking domain processes and systems, including payments, loan, cards, core banking, wealth management, or related financial services applications.
• Solid understanding and experience with cloud infrastructure and deployment models.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to influence and build consensus across cross‑functional teams, fostering collaboration and alignment.
• Highly dependable, ethical, and committed to delivering high‑quality solutions on schedule.
• Strategic thinker with a strong analytical mindset and innovative problem‑solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership in defining new architectures and independently driving architectural projects from inception to completion.
• Proactive thought leader who continuously seeks to improve technology and processes.

Why Join

Imagine being part of a team that shapes the future of banking technology. As a Technology Architecture professional at OCBC, you'll play a key role in designing and implementing innovative solutions that transform the way we deliver financial services. You'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with talented individuals, and develop your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.

How you Succeed

To succeed in this role, you'll need to stay ahead of the curve in terms of technology trends and advancements. You'll work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and develop architecture solutions that meet their requirements. You'll also need to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration and implementation of technology solutions.

Who We Are

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future‑ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future‑ready career.