Senior Lead Architect

World Wide Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore seeks a Senior Lead Architect to develop high-quality architecture solutions for software applications, particularly in payments for the Commercial and Investment Bank. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience, including hands-on knowledge in cloud technologies like AWS and proficiency in programming languages such as Java or Python. A comprehensive understanding of the APAC financial services industry is preferred. This role offers an opportunity to lead and innovate within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering and system design.
• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts.
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design and application development.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality architecture solutions for software applications.
• Lead the architectural design for payments solutions in APAC.
• Collaborate with teams to evaluate and implement innovative data technologies.

Skills

Cloud native experience on AWS

Advanced programming in Java or Python

Automation and continuous delivery

System design and application development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Software Development Life Cycle

Job description

As the Senior Lead Architect within the Technology and Operations Products team in the Commercial and Investment Bank (CIB), you will play a crucial role in developing high-quality architecture solutions for software applications using modern cloud-based technologies. This position will lead the architectural design for systems managing Payments solutions for CIB in the APAC region.

Job Responsibilities

• Sets the strategic direction for integrating and evolving existing local payments systems to create a unified, scalable ecosystem supporting all CIB business lines in APAC.
• Collaborates with internal teams and external partners to evaluate, adopt, and implement innovative data technologies and architectural patterns that address current and future business needs.
• Leads technical evaluation sessions to assess architectural designs, validate technical credentials, and ensure alignment with business and technology objectives.
• Collaborates with solution and technical architects across CIB to influence and design scalable and resilient systems for APAC payments.
• Influences senior technology and business leaders on key architectural decisions and technology investments.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science related disciplines
• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 8+ years applied experience.
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced in one or more modern programming language(s) (Java, Python, etc.).
• Practical cloud native experience on AWS.
• Proficient in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.).
• Ability to evaluate current and emerging technologies to recommend the best solutions for the future state architecture.
• Advanced knowledge of architecture, design, and business processes.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• In‑depth knowledge of the APAC financial services industry and their IT systems.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
• Advanced knowledge of one or more software, applications, and architecture disciplines.
• Strong understanding of payment systems and regulatory environments in APAC is a plus.