IT Infrastructure Architect

Michael Page International Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT Infrastructure Architect to lead digital transformation within the financial services sector. This role involves designing IT strategies that align with business goals, managing architecture standards, and driving innovation through advanced technologies. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in enterprise systems, particularly in banking, and will utilize Big Data technologies to enhance decision-making processes. Join a forward-thinking team that values work-life balance and offers a dynamic work culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise systems design in banking.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Proficient in modern web and enterprise technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define IT architecture roadmap aligned with business strategy.
• Lead system architecture initiatives and manage standards.
• Drive proof of concepts for new technologies.

Skills

IT architecture design

Big Data technologies

Java EE

Spring Boot

Database management

Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)

Integration technologies

Event streaming platforms (Apache Kafka)

Cloud applications

DevOps principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Apache Hadoop

HDFS

Hive

Trino

Apache Ranger

Apache Spark

Oracle

MySQL

PostgreSQL

IBM MQ

IBM Integration Bus

Job description

An IT Infrastructure Architect will design and implement IT strategies to support the business goals within the financial services industry. They will be responsible for aligning technology-related decisions with the company's objectives in our Singapore office.

Client Details

This is a large-scale, globally recognized financial services firm. They have a significant presence in Singapore, employing over 5000 staff members in the region. Their focus is on providing top-tier banking services to their clients, underpinned by advanced technological systems and solutions.

Description

• Define the IT architecture roadmap and landscape in alignment with the bank's business strategy.
• Lead system architecture initiatives by providing architecture runways, solution blueprints, and managing architecture standards and guidelines.
• Support architecture governance to manage architecture debts and ensure compliance with architecture standards.
• Drive proof of concepts for new technologies and tools to support business initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to contribute to the bank's IT architecture strategy.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and manage risks effectively.
• Establish data policies and standards to align with business objectives and technological capabilities.
• Implement and maintain data governance policies and procedures.
• Manage the entire data lifecycle, from creation to archiving and deletion.
• Utilize Big Data technologies such as Apache Hadoop, HDFS, Hive, Trino, Apache Ranger, Apache Spark, and S3 to drive data-driven decision-making and innovation.

Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• 10+ years of experience in designing and implementing enterprise systems in the banking domain, preferably in private banking or wealth management.
• Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.
• Proficiency in modern web technologies and enterprise technologies like Java EE, Spring Boot, and databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with integration technologies (IBM MQ, IBM Integration Bus) and event streaming platforms (Apache Kafka).
• Familiarity with cloud applications and DevOps principles.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor and coach team members.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain designs and solutions to both developers and business users.
• Experience with Big Data technologies and implementing machine learning-based solutions.

Job Offer

• Lead a digital transformation initiative in private banking, enhancing your technical and management expertise.
• This is a 1-Year extendable contract that offers a great work culture and work-life balance.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Tania Mustafa (Lic No: R1330528 / EA No.: 18C9065) on [phone]. Michael Page International Pte Limited, company number 199804751N (including Page Executive (53295516A) and Page Personnel Recruitment Pte Ltd (Registration Number: 201736642C)) operates under the EA Licence Numbers of 18S9099 and 18C9065.