Technology Consulting - Solution Architect

Businesslist; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Strategic and hands-on architecture roles

Job summary

Businesslist in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Solution Architect specialized in core banking transformations. The successful candidate will lead the architectural direction for migration projects, establish integration architecture, and define phased transformation roadmaps aligning with regulatory requirements.

This role requires extensive experience in banking technology and exposure to cloud-native architectures. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and involvement in large-scale financial services programs.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in banking technology, with 5+ years in a solution architecture role.
• Proven experience with core banking transformation or migration.
• Strong understanding of core banking modules and modernization programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture for core banking system migrations.
• Define transformation roadmaps aligned with business strategy.
• Design scalable infrastructure for high-volume transactions.

Skills

Solution architecture

Banking technology

Microservices

API-first design

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or IT

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture for migration from legacy core banking systems to modern, cloud-native platforms
• Define and deliver phased transformation roadmaps aligned with business strategy and regulatory requirements
• Design target-state architecture supporting retail and SME banking operations
• Architect microservices-based, API-first solutions on public cloud platforms
• Design scalable infrastructure to support high-volume banking transactions
• Apply modern architectural patterns, including event-driven design, containerisation, and serverless computing
• Establish integration architecture across digital channels, payments, and third-party services
• Develop progressive migration and cutover strategies, including rollback and business continuity planning
• Lead data migration planning, mapping, and quality assurance activities
• Coordinate delivery with cross-functional teams and external vendors
• Present architectural recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Translate business requirements into detailed technical designs
• Provide advisory input on technology selection and implementation decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology
• 8-12 years of experience in banking technology, including 5+ years in solution architecture roles
• Proven experience delivering core banking transformation or migration initiatives
• Strong understanding of core banking modules and large-scale modernisation programmes
• Experience designing cloud-native architectures using microservices and API-first approaches
• Certification in enterprise architecture frameworks preferred
• Professional certification as a solution architect on a major public cloud platform
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Ability to manage complex transformation programmes end-to-end
• Experience with next-generation core banking platforms is an advantage
• Knowledge of real-time processing, event streaming, and advanced analytics use cases is beneficial
• Familiarity with regional banking regulations and financial services environments

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead mission-critical banking transformation initiatives
• Exposure to complex, enterprise-scale financial services programmes
• Collaborative environment working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Platform to apply both strategic and hands-on architecture expertise
• Professional growth within a globally connected consulting environment

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