Principal/ Solution Architect - DSC/MC

ST Engineering Mission Software & Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Solution Architect, where you'll shape architecture standards and practices that drive innovation. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with top executives to develop cutting-edge solutions that enhance mission-critical systems. Your expertise in cloud technologies, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices will be essential as you lead initiatives that maximize efficiency and compliance. This dynamic environment values diverse perspectives and fosters a culture of collaboration, making it an ideal place for creative problem solvers who want to make a meaningful impact in technology and beyond.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Comprehensive benefits

Collaborative workplace

Cutting-edge technologies

Diverse perspectives valued

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in developing solution architectures for secure IT systems.
• Strong experience in cloud-based architectures and services.

Responsibilities

• Develop architecture standards aligned with business strategy.
• Collaborate with CTO and other architects to drive standardization.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Cloud Technologies

Agile Methodologies

DevOps Practices

Security Standards

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

DevOps Tools

Cloud Computing Solutions

Job description

About ST Engineering

ST Engineering is a global technology, defence, and engineering group with offices across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S., serving customers in more than 100 countries. The Group uses technology and innovation to solve real-world problems and improve lives through its diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defence, and public security segments. Headquartered in Singapore, ST Engineering ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange.

Our history spans more than 50 years, and our strategy is underpinned by our core values – Integrity, Value Creation, Courage, Commitment and Compassion. These 5 core values guide every aspect of our business and are embedded in our ST Engineering culture – from the people we hire, to working with each other, to our partners and customers.

About our Line of Business – Mission Software & Services

Our Mission Software & Services business provides leading-edge mission critical command, control, and communications (C3) systems with secured IT infrastructure and managed services. We support our client’s innovation journey through design thinking, analytics, and AI-enabled decision support with our full suite of cloud computing solutions. We provide intelligent, actionable insights and sustainable solutions to our valued partners in diverse industries including defence, government, and commercial sectors.

Together, We Can Make A Significant Impact

The Principal Solution Architect is responsible for initiatives related to company-level definition and standardization of Architecture standards, technologies and practices as well as Engineering standards and practices. The Principal Solution Architect is overseeing the application of the technology, standards and practices in R&D as well as in delivery projects. You will work with the CTO, TO Architects/ Leads and project development teams to drive standardization and efficiency of technology and practices.

Be Part of Our Success

Standards and Practices

• Develop Architecture standards, technologies and practices aligned with company’s technology vision and business strategy.

• Monitor trends in technology related to Architecture standards, technologies and practices for potential incorporation to maximize value add.

• Adopt modern development methodologies and frameworks (including Agile) when developing Architecture standards and practices.

• Adopt modern development methodologies and frameworks (including Agile) when developing Engineering standards and practices

• Work with other TO Architects and Leads to define and incorporate practices into DevOps or other workflows to assure compliance to preferred standards.

Engineering and Delivery

• Assist CTO to review defined practices and their implementation and monitoring including:

1. DevOps tools

2. DevOps workflows

3. DevOps data and metrics (efficiency)

• Identify metrics for monitoring of efficiency and responsiveness (by collaboration with TO Architects and Leads).

• Provide direct contribution to development projects in relation to Architecture and/or Practices.

• Provide direct contribution to pre-sales activities in relation to preparation of system and software solutions.

Infrastructure and IT Operations

• Support CTO in management of IT Infrastructure for development and test including resource planning as well as review of IT infrastructure architecture.

Innovation and R&D

• Work with CTO to identify R&D initiatives to explore and implement cutting-edge technologies.

• Work with CTO and CPO to implement R&D projects.

• Experiment and evaluate new ideas/tools/partners.

Technical Team Leadership

• Assist CTO to monitor and summarize application and outcome of practices largely by review of data/metrics captured by the DevOps environment.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with other TO Architects and Leads in relation to trends for technology and practices.

• Collaborate with the customer leads to align Architecture standards, technologies and practices with customer needs.

• Engage with users, partners, and other stakeholders.

Risk Management and Security

• Work with CTO to identify standards and regulatory requirements to be complied with.

• Incorporate security considerations into architecture and practices.

Competency

• Work with CTO to Define and Manage technical competency roadmap/plan

• Monitor and track own competency status

Qualities We Value

• Extensive experience in development of solution architectures for secure mission critical IT systems.

• Strong experience in cloud-based (public or private) architectures, technologies and services.

• Extensive experience in application of modern engineering processes and practices (Agile, DevOps) in development of secure mission critical IT systems.

• Deep understanding of emerging technologies related to solutions and engineering (AI, cloud services, DevOps tools).

• Familiar with customer/ government standards and preferences

• Familiar with security threats and vulnerabilities as well as key components of security system blueprint that are used as security mitigation controls

• Experience with multiple aspects of the overall solution including performance, security, latency and other relevant aspects for a solution

• Familiar with concepts, techniques and tools for blueprint design and development

• Familiar with best practices and methodologies in enterprise architecture development

• Familiar with concepts of Enterprise architecture metrics

• Familiar with resource assessment and management including technology, manpower, and financial capabilities

• Strong strategic mindset

• Effective communication skills to convey technical concepts.

• Strong in problem solving

Our Commitment That Goes Beyond the Norm

• An environment where you will be working on cutting-edge technologies and architectures.

• Safe space where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone’s unique contributions are celebrated.

• Meaningful work and projects that make a difference in people’s lives.

• A fun, passionate and collaborative workplace.

• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits.