Senior Application Architect | Singapore, SG

Eames Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Application Architect in Singapore to design and develop complex digital solutions. This role blends technical expertise with leadership, requiring a strong grasp of modern technology stacks and architecture best practices. Candidates should have over 12 years of experience, capable of optimizing application performance, security, and scalability while fostering collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of relevant experience in software development and architecture.
• Experience with scalable and secure enterprise-level applications.
• Hands-on experience with the latest tech stack.

Responsibilities

• Define and design the overall architecture of software applications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
• Ensure compliance with security and data governance standards.

Skills

Architectural design

Technical leadership

Communication

System integration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

Tools

UML

Cloud platforms

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Are you an experienced Application Architect with hands on experience on the latest tech stack? If so, you could be the Senior Application Architect is looking for to join their team! The Senior Application Architect will be responsible for designing and developing the architecture of complex digital solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements, performance standards, and security protocols. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and strong communication skills to guide development teams and collaborate with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Architectural Design & Strategy:

• Define and design the overall architecture of software applications, including their components, modules, interfaces, and interactions with other systems.
• Develop and maintain architectural blueprints, design documents, diagrams (e.g., UML), and technical specifications.
• Translate business requirements and user needs into technical specifications and architectural designs.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend appropriate technologies, platforms, tools, and architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, cloud-native) that align with business goals and industry best practices.
• Develop application architecture roadmaps that support the organization's long-term technology strategy.

Technical Leadership & Mentorship:

• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and architectural reviews to ensure quality, scalability, and maintainability of solutions.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing within the development team.
• Assist in training and upskilling developers on new technologies and architectural concepts.

System Integration & Performance:

• Design and oversee the integration of applications with various internal and external systems, databases, and APIs.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, ensuring applications are optimized for speed, efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Ensure applications are designed for high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery.

Security & Compliance:

• Integrate robust security measures into application architecture, adhering to industry standards, regulations, and best practices (e.g., data encryption, authentication, authorization).
• Conduct security assessments and recommend improvements to enhance cybersecurity posture.
• Ensure compliance with relevant data governance and privacy standards.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product management, business analysts, project managers, infrastructure teams, and end-users, to gather requirements and ensure alignment.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Present architectural designs, strategies, and progress to senior management and other relevant parties.

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving:

• Analyse and troubleshoot complex application issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Lead diagnostic tests, debugging procedures, and application upgrades.

Requirements

• At least 12 years of relevant experience in software development and architecture
• Proven experience designing and implementing highly scalable, secure, and performant enterprise-level applications
• Hands on experience with the latest tech stack
• Strong understanding and experience with cloud platforms and their services
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts and collaborate with diverse stakeholders

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