OutSystems Architect

FPT Asia Pacific Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

FPT Asia Pacific Pte Ltd is seeking an OutSystems Architect to lead the most appropriate architecture for large complexity projects on the OutSystems platform.

You will define system-level architecture, create technical designs, and guide teams through development, integration, and deployment while ensuring best practices and reusable components.

Qualifications

• Proven OutSystems architecture design experience in enterprise apps.
• Strong knowledge of web/mobile development using OutSystems.
• Experience with cloud deployments and DevOps practices.
• Bachelor-level degree in a related IT field.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in large OutSystems projects.
• Define system-level architecture and patterns.
• Develop Technical Design Specification for OutSystems apps.
• Engage clients to explain architecture choices and platform capabilities.
• Ensure reuse of best practices and Forge components.
• Troubleshoot performance and integration challenges.

Skills

OutSystems architecture

Web technologies

Mobile development

RESTful services

SQL databases

Security best practices

DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

OutSystems LifeTime

AWS

Azure

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Overview

The OutSystems Architect is responsible for creating the most appropriate architecture and providing technical leadership in large complexity project(s) independently using the OutSystems platform.

Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Provide technical leadership in large complexity OutSystems project(s) on both O11 and ODC independently
• Define system-level application architecture that includes:
• High-level design using OutSystems architecture canvas and patterns
• Architectural policies and principles aligned with OutSystems best practices
• Design and programming guidelines for OutSystems development
• Implementation risks and mitigation measures
• Software development and integration strategies leveraging OutSystems capabilities
• Software configuration controls and lifecycle management
• Maintain control over the architecture throughout the entire software development lifecycle by continuously making critical adjustments to ensure desired results are achieved
• Involve in requirement analysis phase to ensure the implementation feasibility of functional specifications using OutSystems platform capabilities
• Highlight requirement gaps, disproportional construction efforts, technical challenges, and any other issues to business analyst teams
• Develop the Technical Design Specification (TDS) independently for OutSystems applications
• Provide technical leadership in the project through established OutSystems design and development methodologies to ensure system meets functional and system requirements
• Engage clients to explain the rationale of architecture's selection, OutSystems platform capabilities, or other technical issues
• Ensure best practices, frameworks and reusable components are employed in the project, including OutSystems Forge components and custom accelerators
• Troubleshoot technical problems faced by the project team, including performance optimization, integration issues, and platform-specific challenges

Organisation Development

• Coach, train and mentor Associate Architects and OutSystems developers
• Share technology knowledge with the rest of the organisation through Community of Practice (CoPs) or other in-house forums
• Package and conduct technical courses on OutSystems development, architecture patterns, and best practices
• Contribute to knowledge repository on experience learnt through OutSystems project implementation

Business Development

• Be involved in pre-sales solution activities to review technical solutions and estimated effort prepared by proposal team
• Provide technical expertise during client presentations and proof-of-concept demonstrations
• Support Technical Pre-sales (TPS) teams with OutSystems-specific solution design and effort estimation

Requirements

Certifications (Must have ONE or more of the following)

• OutSystems Architecture Specialist (O11) - Demonstrates expertise in designing enterprise-grade OutSystems applications on version 11
• OutSystems Architecture Specialist (ODC) - Validates skills in architecting solutions on OutSystems Developer Cloud
• OutSystems Tech Lead (O11) - Proves capability to lead technical teams and manage complex OutSystems projects

Experience

• Typically 10-15 years' experience in technical role with responsibilities that apply in-depth knowledge of architectural principles and design
• Minimum 5+ years hands-on experience with OutSystems platform (O11 and/or ODC)
• Experience in developing and deploying large scalable production applications on OutSystems platform
• Experience with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and understanding of OutSystems cloud deployment models
• Working knowledge of DevOps software development tools and methodologies, including OutSystems LifeTime and CI/CD pipelines
• Broad and deep knowledge in current IT technologies and how they integrate with OutSystems
• Proficiency in Enterprise technology specifications and standards

Technical Skills

• OutSystems architecture patterns
• Web technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Reactive Web
• Mobile application development using OutSystems
• RESTful and SOAP web services, API design, and integration patterns
• Relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) and OutSystems data modeling
• Security best practices and data privacy compliance
• Additional OutSystems certifications (e.g., Professional Developer, Associate Reactive Developer) are an advantage

Professional Competencies

• Self-motivated with a positive "can-do" attitude
• Creative with excellent presentation, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills including strong persuasive techniques
• Ability to lead, develop and maintain respectful and trusting relationships with clients and team members
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Customer-focused mindset with attention to detail
• Degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Information Technology related field, or IT equivalent
• Able to travel as required

Note: Candidates must demonstrate their expertise through valid OutSystems certifications and be prepared to showcase their portfolio of OutSystems projects, architectural designs, and technical leadership experience during the interview process.