Principal Technical Architect

Medium; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consultancy in Singapore is seeking a technical consultant who bridges deep technical expertise with business impact. You will guide clients through complex technical decisions, shape solutions, and represent technology in client conversations. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, experience in multiple technology domains, and the ability to mentor engineers. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

15 days of annual leave

Extra premium healthcare

Community tech activities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated hands-on experience across multiple domains.
• Experience in shaping solutions and advising clients.
• Ability to simplify complex requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive advisory and architecture decisions.
• Lead technical discovery and evaluate system requirements.
• Support internal capability growth by mentoring engineers.

Skills

Technical expertise

Communication skills

Business impact translation

Cloud technology knowledge

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

ABOUT US:

AtGradion, we are the strategic partner for ambitious businesses, helping them achieve breakthrough growth through Digital Innovation and Deep Tech.

With a global vision and an AI-first approach, we enable clients to reshape strategies, optimize systems, and adopt cutting‑edge technologies to create sustainable value.

From AI and data to cybersecurity, robotics, and large‑scale enterprise platforms, Gradion designs practical solutions that lay the foundation for the next generation of billion‑dollar companies.

OUR FACTS & FIGURES:

• 23+ years of expertise – Gradion builds digital platforms & deep‑tech solutions.
• 3 continents: Asia, Europe and Africa.
• 300+ specialists across 7 countries Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Egypt, Indonesia.
• 100+ enterprise clients, including several unicorns (e.g., Alaiko, HomeToGo, Roadsurfer).
• Vietnam’s Best IT Company – recognized by ITViec for 7 consecutive years, including 2 consecutive years of ranking #1 (2024 and 2025)
• ISO 27001.

This is a high‑impact role that directly shapes how Gradion designs and delivers technology solutions. Your expertise will strengthen our client trust, elevate technical quality, and ensure we scale with clarity and confidence. It’s a chance to influence major digital initiatives while working with international teams and contributing to how we grow as a company.

In this role, you will:

• You bridge deep technical expertise with real business impact.
• You guide clients, sales teams, and developers through complex technical decisions, shape solutions before they’re built, and ensure what we promise is exactly what we can deliver.
• You jump into discovery calls, translate business needs into technical approaches, validate feasibility, and advise both clients and internal teams across a wide range of technologies, from fullstack to large‑scale enterprise systems.
• You’re the person people call when they need clarity, direction, or a technical expert in the room.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive C‑level advisory and architecture decisions across diverse, large‑scale domains, including cloud, data, enterprise systems, and full‑stack development.
• Lead technical discovery, evaluate system requirements, estimate effort, identify risks, and provide options that balance speed, cost, and quality.
• Act as a principal‑level consultant for clients, explaining complex technical concepts in human language and shaping the right solution for their goals.
• Represent technology in client conversations, proposals, pitches, and upsell opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Delivery Teams to ensure a smooth process from solution design to execution.
• Stay up to date with modern technologies and help teams adopt the right tools, frameworks, and practices.
• Support internal capability growth by mentoring engineers and uplifting overall technical maturity.

What you will bring:

• Demonstrated hands‑on experience across multiple domains, including deep knowledge in areas like web, mobile, cybersecurity, or cloud (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and the ability to apply this expertise to diverse business challenges.
• Experience in shaping solutions, advising clients, or supporting pre‑sales in a technology‑driven company.
• Ability to translate messy business requirements into clean technical specification.
• Confident communicator who can simplify complexity without losing accuracy.
• Comfortable working in an AI‑first environment, with the ability to evaluate AI‑driven approaches, understand their implication, and advise clients on when AI adds real value.
• Industry visibility through speaking, writing, training or thought leadership. Someone who can represent Gradion’s expertise with credibility and maturity.
• Someone who can operate with empathy, and trust, especially in cross‑department collaboration.
• A candidate who can comfortably switch between client‑facing consulting, technical advisory, and internal engineering discussions.

Nice to have:

• Experience in multiple domains (e.g., cybersecurity, fullstack, enterprise systems, cloud, data, DevOps).
• Exposure to multi‑country or cross‑cultural teams.

Why you’ll love working here?

🏆 Join Vietnam’s Best IT Company – Gradion Vietnam (formerly NFQ Vietnam) was recognized by ITViec for 7 consecutive years, including 2 successive years as the Winner. Work with some of the best minds in the industry and be part of a company that’s redefining how businesses scale through technology.

🌍 Career Growth & Leadership Development – Work closely with our leadership team, gain mentorship from experienced executives, and have direct exposure to high‑level strategic decisions. Your growth is limitless, as long as you’re ready to step up, opportunities will always be there for you.

💰 Competitive Compensation – We believe great talent deserves great rewards. Expect an attractive salary, performance‑based bonuses, and a benefits package that reflects your impact. We value talent over salary budgets - exceptional contributions deserve exceptional rewards.

✨ And Many More Benefits to Explore! But most importantly, a healthy work‑life balance and an environment where you can thrive – professionally and personally. Including:

• A laptop is provided.
• Community tech activities.
• A fun & dynamic environment and freedom to be creative.
• Modern office with a flexible, relaxing zone.
• Performance bonus (up to 2‑month salary).
• Performance review twice a year.
• Extra premium healthcare & annual health‑check.
• 15 days of annual leave.

Working time: Monday – Friday (9 AM – 6 PM)

Location:

- Ho Chi Minh office: Podium Floor, Sapphire 2 tower, 92 Nguyen Huu Canh Street, Thanh My Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

- Da Nang office: 23rd Floor, G8 Golden Building, 65 Hai Phong, Hai Chau Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.

- Remote Work: Candidates based in Hanoi or Can Tho are welcome to work remotely.

According to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), Indonesia’s PDP Law 2022, and Vietnam’s Decree 13/2023/ND‑CP, while also ensuring compliance with other applicable local data protection laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, including but not limited to Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Egypt, Singapore, Germany, and Saudi Arabia, Gradion applies the “Personal Data Protection Policy” to all candidates to ensure compliance with the laws.

By submitting your application to Gradion, you agree to allow us to process your provided information in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Policy that you have carefully read, understood, and agreed to in its entirety at Link.