Senior Solution Architect (Permanent, Banking)

GMP Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Solution Architect for the Banking sector based in Singapore. The role demands a professional with over 10 years of experience in the financial industry, particularly in solution architecture. Responsibilities include designing technical solutions, selecting vendors, and collaborating with teams to ensure compliance with architecture principles. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, and analytical abilities. Relevant certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in the financial industry, especially in banking.
• 7+ years in solution architecture roles with system implementation experience.
• Expertise in designing scalable technical architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design technical solution architecture aligned with project requirements.
• Evaluate and select vendors and technologies for proposals.
• Collaborate to ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards.
• Maintain technical documentation for solutions.

Skills

Solution architecture

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

DevOps practices

Cloud computing services

Java or .NET programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related fields

Tools

Cloud computing services

Java or .NET

Job description

Senior Solution Architect (Permanent, Banking)

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design technical solution architecture aligned with project requirements and IT strategies.
• Evaluate and select vendors, products, and technologies for solution proposals.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, system SMEs, and product vendors to ensure compliance with enterprise architecture principles, standards, and guidelines while meeting project objectives.
• Bridge communication and coordination between enterprise architects and technical delivery teams.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for the proposed solution architecture.
• Communicate and drive the solution architecture process to obtain stakeholder approval.
• Present and secure buy-in for technical solutions from IT management and the enterprise technology/architecture board.
• Conduct research to stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, or a related discipline with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the financial industry.
• At least 7 years in solution architecture roles with familiarity in system and project implementation lifecycles within a banking environment.
• Expertise in designing scalable, resilient technical architectures, including end-to-end integration across channels, systems, middleware, and data warehouses.
• Experience in integrating commercial off-the-shelf products and cloud solutions is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in system integration patterns, enterprise architecture, microservices architecture, and cloud computing services. Knowledge of system and network infrastructure is an advantage.
• Broad knowledge of banking technologies and systems, including industry developments and trends.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and programming in Java or .NET.
• Possess functional and operational knowledge in at least one of the following domains: Payments, Cash Management (preferred), Customer Touchpoints (Internet/mobile), Customer Onboarding & AML, Digital Workflow, or Data Warehouse & Analytics.
• Relevant certifications in TOGAF, cloud solution architecture, or similar are highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey technical concepts and secure stakeholder buy-in.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.