Lead Solutions Architect and Technical Lead

Careernet; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Careernet is seeking a Lead Solutions Architect and Technical Lead to design, implement, and manage the GEMS architecture and data infrastructure for Phase 2. The role requires high-level system design, governance, and hands‑on guidance across engineering, security, and integration teams.

You will drive architecture artifacts, ensure governance reviews, and lead cross-functional collaboration with business analysts and developers to deliver monthly GEMS releases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related field required.
• Microsoft certifications listed in qualifications.
• Experience with Azure and Power Platform required.
• Strong background in integration, microservices and DevOps.
• Experience with GEMS or similar enterprise systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical activities between GEMS team and ITD teams to shape technical vision.
• Lead design and engineering for GEMS enhancements and integrations.
• Provide technical support across product design and engineering phases.
• Develop technical user stories and CAB documentation for deployments.
• Participate in Scrum activities and track production incidents with L2 support.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Technical Leadership

Azure Solution Architecture

Power Platform

Dynamics 365

Enterprise Integration

Microservices

DevOps

Azure DevOps

Terraform

TOGAF

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/IT/MIS

Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer

Microsoft Certified: Power Platform / Dynamics 365 Functional Consultant

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Tools

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Power BI

Dynamics 365

Moody’s Analytics DevExpress Reporting Tool

Loan IQ

Job description

5+ years in Solution Architecture / Technical Leadership

3-5+ years in Azure Solution Architecture

3-5+ years in Power Platform / Dynamics 365

5+ years in Enterprise Integration, Microservices, and DevOps

About the Role

The Lead Solutions Architect and Technical Lead will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing the Gender Equality Management System (GEMS) overall architecture and technology including data infrastructure to support the ongoing implementation for GEMS Phase 2

Scope of Work/Responsibilities

Coordination and Delivery Efficiency following Scrum Process

• Lead all the technical coordination between GEMS team and with other ITD teams to shape the overall GEMS technical vision and ensure GEMS is secure, scalable, and fit business needs.
• Lead product design and engineering activities for the GEMS enhancements and Integrations, ensuring scope and technical solutioning contribute to the business case preparation and successful monthly GEMS releases.
• Lead the technical support to GEMS team across all phases of product design and engineering.
• Proactively coordinates with GEMS Business Analysts and Developers in the development of the necessary Technical User Stories for the project in GEMS Azure Dev Ops (ADO), and other supporting documents required for Change Advisory Board (CAB) for every production deployment.
• Proactively participates in all GEMS Scrum activities and GEMS events initiated by the business.
• Lead the tracking, monitoring and coordination of all production issues / incidents to GEMS L2 Team for root cause analysis and bug fixing, and updates the status of prod incidents in AskIT as the overall focal of GEMS L2 Support Team.

Architecture Strategy & Governance

• Focuses on high-level system design, aligning end-to-end technology with business goals, and defining system integration.
• Focuses on daily team execution, code quality, and hands-on software development guidance.
• Delivers architecture artifacts for product design and engineering.
• Ensure that all GEMS deliverables including proof-of-concept (POC) evaluations undergo proper governance reviews for consistency and quality as defined in the ITD Product Delivery Guide (PDG).
• Maintain timely presentation of artefacts and agendas for the Product Design & Engineering Group.
• Conducts mandatory checks of proposed solutions against the clients architecture principles.
• Ensure alignment across product workstreams during the Product Design & Engineering phases.
• Prevent architectural gaps between GEMS and with other the clients system for integration.
• Continues research and study of the latest tools and technologies in the market for possible implementation in GEMS as part of its product roadmap

System Design, Modelling, Development and Best Practices

• Spearhead the overall systems design and updates while adhering to industry best practices in design and analysis.
• Design the business, information, application, integration, security, infrastructure and solution architectures for GEMS
• Design and build solutions with Container Apps, Azure VNET/Subnet, Keys, Private Access, AIM, Cosmos DB and Power BI Services.
• Promote development of maintainable software to enable faster updates and enhancements, improve defect diagnosis and correction and reduce downtime and operational risks.
• Translate functional requirements into technical designs.
• Develop and manage reusable frameworks, software programs, and standards (shared services), ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Develop architecture artefacts covering key layers such as business, application, information, innovation, integration, technology and security.
• Lead the development of reference architectures for various business lines.
• Utilize low-code or no-code tool such as Power Automate to help build automated workflows between different apps and services.
• Other deliverables as maybe required during the product design and engineering phases.

Data Management and Business Intelligence

• Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence/Analytics Implementation
• Data Management, Data Migration and Data Validation
• Data Analysis and Insights
• Utilize Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI and other AI tools to connect, clean, model and visualize raw data into interactive dashboards and reports.

Requirement and Qualification (Education & Work Experience)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform (Power Apps)/Dynamics 365 Functional Consultant.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a similar role, with proven expertise in product leadership and solution architecture.
• RIP (Right Integration Pattern) and Microservices Architecture Experience

Architecture and Development

• TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner
• Designs and implements solutions using Azure DevOps, focusing on software development processes, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Terraform

Client Specialized Software and Platforms

• At least two (2) years of experience using and administering Moody’s Analytics:
  • DevExpress Reporting Tool
• At least one year of experience using and reporting with Loan IQ
• At least three (3) years of experience configuring and developing Dynamics 365 / Power Platform.
• At least three (3) years of experience using HIP (Hybrid Integration Platform)

• Proficiency in emerging technologies like AI, ML, RPA, Chatbot, and blockchain.
• Strong background in business process re‑engineering and solutions architectural design.
• Deep understanding of systems development lifecycle (SDLC) and product management methodologies.
• Experience designing scalable and robust architectures aligned with business objectives.
• Strong analytical skills to identify, evaluate, and recommend solutions for complex business problems.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, enterprise architecture frameworks, and integration strategies.
• Ability to collaborate with large, information-based organizations and work with cross‑functional teams.
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders across diverse cultures and business environments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.

The Lead Solutions Architect and Technical Lead will work with its counterparts, from business, vendor, and technical side of new systems, including integration when needed, within the ecosystem of the client.

Skills

• Agile Mindset: Understanding and embracing agile principles and practices.
• Business Analysis Techniques: Proficiency in various elicitation and analysis techniques.
• Communication and Facilitation: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve issues that arise during the development process.
• Technical Understanding: A basic understanding of the technologies …