Lead Solution Architect

Tangspac Consulting Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank in Singapore is seeking a dynamic Lead Solution Architect to drive enterprise-scale architecture initiatives across critical banking platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in solution architecture and a strong understanding of banking technologies. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment that emphasizes technical leadership and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the financial services industry.
• At least 10 years in solution architecture and design roles.
• Demonstrated success in designing enterprise-scale solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of technical solution architectures.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects and vendors.
• Guide and mentor development teams in applying architecture principles.

Skills

Strong understanding of system development

Proven experience in leading architecture teams

Experience in application modernization

Technical proficiency in DevOps

Familiarity with banking technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Oracle

MS-SQL

Microsoft Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A leading global bank with a strong regional presence is seeking a dynamic Lead Solution Architect to join their high-performing technology team. This is a unique opportunity to drive enterprise-scale architecture initiatives across critical banking platforms in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization and design of technical solution architectures aligned with project requirements and enterprise IT strategies.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, system SMEs, and product vendors to ensure proposed solutions comply with organizational standards, guidelines, and strategic objectives.
• Serve as the key liaison between enterprise architecture teams and technical delivery units, translating strategic vision into actionable implementation plans.
• Provide technical leadership in evaluating emerging technologies, frameworks, and platform capabilities to enhance solution design and delivery.
• Guide and mentor development teams and technical leads in applying architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Develop, review, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for solution architectures.
• Facilitate architecture review processes, ensuring effective communication and alignment across cross-functional stakeholders.
• Present and secure approval for proposed solutions from IT leadership and enterprise architecture governance boards.
• Lead and manage a team of solution architects, fostering professional growth and driving value-added services across projects.
• Ensure architectural deliverables meet quality standards and address both functional and non-functional requirements, including performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Stay abreast of evolving technology trends, platforms, and industry innovations to inform future architecture strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, with at least 10 years in solution architecture and design roles.
• Strong understanding of system development and project implementation lifecycles within banking environments.
• Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing architecture teams.
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing enterprise-scale solutions involving full-stack integration across channels, systems, middleware, and data platforms.
• Experience integrating commercial off-the-shelf products and cloud-native solutions is highly desirable.
• Hands‑on expertise in application modernization and data/application migration strategies and tools.
• Familiarity with banking technologies, core systems, and industry trends.
• Technical proficiency in the following areas is preferred:
  Modern engineering practices: DevOps, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), microservices, enterprise integration patterns
  Data platforms and architecture: Oracle, MS‑SQL, data warehouse, data lake
  Cloud services: Microsoft Azure (APIM, Function Apps, Logic Apps, Azure SQL DB)
  Middleware technologies: IBM MQ, IWA, MFT

Interested candidates please email your latest resume to [e-mail]