Enterprise Solution Architect (Public Sector Focus)

Cognizant; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a Solution Architect to lead complex solutions across technologies. Candidates should possess significant experience in IT service delivery and solutions architecture, with a strong understanding of the Singapore Public Sector. The role demands collaboration with clients and multi-functional teams to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in IT Service Delivery and Solutions Architecture.
• At least 2 years in Bespoke Application Development, Application Maintenance and Support or similar.
• Strong understanding of the Singapore Public Sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead solutioning for complex deals involving multiple service lines.
• Guide multi-functional teams to design high-impact solutions.
• Collaborate with clients to define solution vision and align with strategies.

Skills

Solution architecture

Client engagement

Java

Data analytics

Micro Services Architecture

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

ServiceNow

SG Tech Stack

Cloud platforms

Job description

Overview

The Solution Architect for the ASEAN market leads end-to-end solutioning for complex, multi-technology deals, focusing on leveraging technology to address business challenges and deliver scalable, maintainable, and cost-effective solutions. This role will be based in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead solutioning for complex deals involving multiple service lines and technical disciplines, including RFI, RFP, and informal deal processes.
• Guide multi-functional teams of domain experts to design and deliver high-impact solutions.
• Collaborate closely with clients, intermediaries, and internal technical authorities to define solution vision and direction, ensuring alignment with client strategy and transformation roadmaps.
• Translate complex business initiatives into innovative business-technology solutions, maintaining consistency across solution boundaries.
• Work with business stakeholders and project managers to identify inefficiencies in existing processes and applications, recommending fit-for-purpose solutions.

Qualifications

• Location: Singapore.
• Engineering degree in computer science or equivalent experience
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in IT Service Delivery and Solutions Architecture, with at least 2 years in two or more of the following: Bespoke Application Development (Agile), Application Maintenance and Support, SAAS implementation (e.g., ServiceNow), Data Platform Implementation, or SG Tech Stack Implementation.
• Strong understanding of the Singapore Public Sector and other domains such as Banking.
• Familiarity with Micro Services Architecture, Java, .Net Core, Data Analytics, ERP, open standards (TOGAF), industry frameworks, and major cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of Singapore Government Commercial Cloud, SG Tech Stack, and at least one SAAS platform shortlisted by GovTech.
• Tier-I professional services background.
• Proven experience in planning, designing, and implementing large-scale business-IT solutions.
• Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to clients, including during whiteboarding and oral sessions.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and managing solution build processes effectively.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Capable of understanding enterprise-wide strategies and recommending solutions aligned with the client ecosystem.
• Proven ability to engage with CXO-level stakeholders, present compelling propositions, and maintain relationships through content-driven discussions.
• Expertise in translating business needs and architectures into executable solutions.
• Experience in developing estimation models for solution sizing.
• Demonstrated leadership in decision-making and problem-solving.