Senior Solution Architect

Synpulse; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Synpulse Group is seeking a Senior Solution Architect in Singapore to bridge business goals with technical vision. You will guide cross-functional engineering squads, shape end-to-end solutions, and mentor colleagues while delivering architectural excellence in regulated environments.

You will lead with strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and strong communication across stakeholders, finance domain drivers, and technology teams to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software engineering or solution architecture roles with 3+ years in lead/senior architect roles.
• Experience designing enterprise-grade systems in financial services, banking, wealth, or insurance.
• Deep knowledge of Cloud Native architectures and multi-cloud/hybrid deployments.
• Strong data engineering and AI/ML integration into production systems.
• Proficiency with architectural modeling tools and hands-on experience in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to define digital transformation strategies and goals.
• Design scalable, secure architectures across Cloud, web, mobile, and backend systems.
• Lead architecture reviews and technical discovery sessions.
• Embed AI/GenAI capabilities into end-to-end solutions.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of architectural excellence.
• Document architecture using standard modeling approaches (C4Model, ArchiMate, etc.).
• Guide agile teams to deliver high-impact solutions quickly.
• Balance scope, quality, and timelines on fixed-price or outcome-based projects.
• Stay aware of fintech trends and regulatory considerations.
• Communicate clearly with business stakeholders and engineering teams.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership potential

Cloud Native architectures

Multi-cloud / Hybrid-cloud

Event-driven / Microservices

Data engineering / data architecture

AI/ML in production

Architectural modeling tools

Hands-on architecture

Stakeholder communication

Tools

C4Model

PlantUML

ArchiMate

Structurizr

Job description

Job Description

At Synpulse, we believe that technology is a strategic enabler of business transformation. We are looking for a Senior Solution Architect who thrives at the intersection of technology, business, and strategy. You are a strategic thinker and trusted advisor to our clients, but also a pragmatic, hands-on architect with a can-do mentality and deep roots in software engineering.

You will be instrumental in shaping and delivering end-to-end solutions that align with business goals and technical vision. You enjoy working in cross-functional teams, guiding engineering squads with strong architectural principles, while also mentoring colleagues and driving technical excellence.

Job Requirements

• 8+ years in software engineering or solution architecture roles, with at least 3 years as a lead or senior architect.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering enterprise‑grade systems within financial services, banking, wealth, or insurance domains.
• Deep knowledge of Cloud Native architectures (e.g., containerization, Kubernetes, service mesh, serverless) and Cloud Agnostic strategies for multi‑cloud and hybrid‑cloud deployments.
• Strong expertise in modern technology stacks (e.g., event‑driven systems, microservices, APIs, DevSecOps).
• Solid grounding in data engineering and data architecture (e.g., data pipelines, data lakes/warehouses, streaming) and experience integrating AI/ML into production systems.
• Proficiency with architectural modeling tools (e.g., C4Model, PlantUML, Structurizr, or ArchiMate).
• Hands‑on experience designing and deploying on‑premises and hybrid infrastructure solutions in highly regulated environments.
• Proven ability to architect and deliver fixed‑price or outcome‑based projects, balancing scope, quality, and timelines.
• Excellent communication skills—able to bridge the gap between business stakeholders and engineering teams.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complexity, with a pragmatic and delivery‑focused mindset.
• Natural team player with strong leadership potential and coaching skills.

Bonus Points

• Strong domain knowledge and hands‑on experience in financial services, banking, wealth management, or insurance.
• Experience working directly with clients in a consulting environment, ideally in financial services.
• Familiarity with Domain‑Driven Design (DDD), Event Storming, or other collaborative design techniques.
• Exposure to platform engineering or the development of reusable internal developer platforms.
• Hands‑on experience with modern data and AI tooling (e.g., Spark, dbt, Kafka, MLOps, or LLM / GenAI Agentic Enablement).
• Certification in one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Active contributor to architecture communities, blogs, or open‑source initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with clients to understand business goals, identify technology opportunities, and define digital transformation strategies.
• Design scalable, secure, and high‑performing architectures across Cloud, web, mobile, and backend systems, often in the context of complex enterprise ecosystems.
• Architect modern data platforms and pipelines, and embed AI/ML and GenAI capabilities into end‑to‑end solutions, treating data and intelligence as first‑class architectural concerns.
• Leverage Cloud Native and Cloud Agnostic design principles to create flexible, portable, and resilient architectures that can thrive across multi‑cloud environments.
• Use industry‑standard modeling approaches like C4Model, ArchiMate, or equivalent to document and communicate system architecture clearly.
• Lead architecture reviews, technical discovery sessions, and proof‑of‑concepts.
• Act as a hands‑on advisor throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and quality expectations.
• Work in agile and multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful solutions at speed.
• Maintain a strong awareness of emerging technologies and industry trends, especially in financial services and fintech.
• Mentor and inspire engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous learning.

Job Benefits

• Accelerate your growth by gaining exposure to financial industry business models, cutting‑edge technologies, and real client challenges while shaping your own career path. #YourGrowthUnleashed
• Develop your expertise in modern software architecture, cloud technologies, data platforms, and innovative AI‑driven solutions.
• Hands‑on mentality and a strong collaborative team spirit.
• Exciting events, diverse learning opportunities, and employee‑driven initiatives.