Senior Enterprise Architect - United Overseas Bank

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB); Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Asia is looking for a Triple A+ Architect to oversee the Private Banking upgrade project. This critical role demands expertise in enterprise architecture and database migration, particularly from Sybase to Oracle. The successful candidate will lead technical governance and collaborate with internal teams and vendors. Ideal applicants should have over 15 years of relevant experience and a strong background in the wealth management domain. The bank offers a collaborative environment focused on long-term success.

Qualifications

• More than 15 years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution design, and large-scale transformation projects.
• Deep understanding of Temenos Private Banking Triple A plus system.
• Proven capability to lead end-to-end architecture for complex transformation programs.

Responsibilities

• Designing and validating the overall Private Banking Architecture.
• Ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture, security, and control standards.
• Resolving technical issues throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Solution design

Database migration

Real-time data integration

Technical governance

Portfolio management

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor or Master Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

TOGAF

AWS Certified Architect

Azure Certified Architect

GCP Certified Architect

Job description

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values - Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

The Triple A+ Architect role is critical to the successful delivery of the Private Banking (PB) upgrade project, which involves migration from Sybase to Oracle database activities, real‑time updates from Product processors, complex modernization of legacy systems, integration using new technologies, support volume growth of PB portfolios and TMRW online services. The incumbent will lead the overall architecture and technical governance of all Private Banking application platforms.

Responsibilities

• Designing and validating overall PB Architecture
• Ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture, security, and control standards.
• Standardizing application architecture across platforms.
• Resolving technical issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supporting testing phases and ensuring quality assurance.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external vendors for successful implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/GCP/Azure Certified Architect, or equivalent will be advantageous although not mandatory
• More than 15 years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution design, and large‑scale transformation projects, preferably in Private banking/wealth domain.
• Deep understanding of Temenos Private Banking Triple A plus system experience, portfolio management, client advisory, digital experience, and with experience in architecting solutions for private banking/wealth domain.
• Deep expertise in database migration, particularly from Sybase to Oracle, including performance tuning and data integrity strategies.
• Strong background in real‑time data integration with product processors and event‑driven architectures.
• Familiarity with Private Banking systems and digital banking platforms.
• Experience in designing scalable systems to support portfolio growth and high transaction volumes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead end-to-end architecture for complex, multi-year transformation programs.
• Strong command of technical governance, architecture principles, and enterprise standards.
• Ability to communicate and influence senior stakeholders
• Experience conducting architecture reviews, risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
• Highly effective communicating with technical stakeholders, proficient communicating with non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to mentor and guide development teams, solution designers, and junior architects
• Good problem solving and analytical skills

Additional Requirements

Role Type (GTO)

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