Senior Application Architect

PCSS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PCS Security in Singapore is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead end-to-end design activities, from gathering requirements to defining implementation strategies that align with enterprise standards and governance.

You will design and integrate bespoke applications with COTS, including infrastructure and security platforms, while guiding architecture reviews and mentoring architectural teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

Job description

Qualifications

• Possess Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 8–10 years of experience in software/application development and system integration >5 years in solution or enterprise architecture roles.
• Strong track record in designing solutions that integrate bespoke applications with COTS products.
• Experience working across multiple technology domains (applications, cloud, infrastructure, security).
• Proven experience leading technical teams across multiple projects.
• Ability to balance hands‑on technical leadership with strategic architectural guidance.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Job Description

• Lead end-to-end solution design activities, from requirements gathering to implementation strategy.
• Design and integrate bespoke applications with COTS, including infrastructure, and security platforms and products as part of the overall solution architecture.
• Ensure architectural designs align with enterprise architecture principles, governance, and standards.
• Perform architecture reviews and provide design sign-offs for critical projects.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where relevant.

Project Delivery & Governance

• Work with Project Managers to ensure project scope, budget, and delivery timelines are achievable.
• Provide technical leadership during implementation, balancing innovation with risk management.
• Participate in architecture boards, technical governance committees, and design reviews.
• Support escalations and ad-hoc emergency response for pre-launch or production issues.
• Guide Architects, Associate Architects, and Specialists on solution design and technical delivery.
• Mentor team members, fostering growth in technical expertise and architectural thinking.
• Conduct capability assessments, identify skills gaps, and propose training or recruitment needs.
• Promote best practices in software engineering, DevOps, cloud adoption, and security.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with Consultants to align solution design with client business needs.
• Communicate architecture decisions and trade-offs effectively to both technical and business stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on technology strategy, feasibility, and long-term roadmaps.

Technical Skill Sets

• Understanding of solution architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.).
• Proficiency in air-gapped or on-premise deployments.
• Strong knowledge of integration methods, APIs, micro-services, micro-frontends, and middleware.
• Familiarity with security architecture principles, compliance, and data protection standards.

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