Senior Solution Architect

Company 14 - Manulife (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Singapore is looking for a Solution Architect to drive technology initiatives and ensure seamless business transformation. You will lead the design of innovative AI-driven solutions, implement cloud-native architectures, and actively engage in digital transformation projects. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in Solution Architecture and a deep understanding of technologies such as Machine Learning, Generative AI, and cloud platforms. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing adaptability to modern work habits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect with strong exposure to digital transformation.
• Solid understanding of Machine Learning and Generative AI technologies.
• Expertise in cloud-native microservices and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology innovation and digital transformation solutions.
• Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure architectures.
• Champion AI adoption for automation and process optimization.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Digital Transformation

Machine Learning

Generative AI

Cloud-native Microservices

Application Security

Agile

DevOps

CI/CD

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

AWS

OCI

Job description

Job description

As a key member of the Singapore Architecture Office, you will drive strategic technology initiatives that enable business transformation. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will bridge business and technology, delivering innovative, AI-driven solutions and guiding modernization efforts. This role demands strong leadership, adaptability, and the ability to translate complex business needs into scalable, secure, and future‑ready architectures.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead technology innovation and digital transformation solutions to deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Design and implement cloud-native, microservices‑based architectures that are scalable, resilient, and secure.
• Champion AI adoption for automation, process optimization, and architecture modernization.
• Define best practices in API integration and build domain APIs for unified data access from core systems.
• Conduct POCs, technical assessments, and feasibility studies to evaluate emerging technologies and solutions.
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and engineering teams to translate requirements into technical blueprints.
• Ensure compliance with security, data governance, and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and present solution architectures and technical roadmaps in governance forums.
• Act as an internal consultant to craft business transformation proposals and lead implementation through interim architectures.
• Evaluate vendor solutions for architecture risk, security, resiliency, and availability.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect with strong exposure to digital transformation.
• Solid understanding of Machine Learning and Generative AI technologies.
• Expertise in cloud-native microservices (Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, OCI).
• Strong knowledge of application security, architectural frameworks, and engineering best practices (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD).
• Familiarity with architecture as a code design.
• Exposure in leveraging AI for defining and validating architectures.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience in large‑scale digital transformation projects within financial services or insurance.
• Certifications in cloud platforms, or AI technologies is a plus.
• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit .

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact .

Working Arrangement

Hybrid