Software Architect

GLOBAL SEARCH PARTNERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Software Architect to lead and evolve architectural strategies for enterprise-grade applications. This role focuses on ensuring software scalability, performance, and security while guiding development teams. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of software architecture experience, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with Agile and cloud environments. The position offers an opportunity to influence technology directions and mentor engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software design and architecture.
• Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
• Experience with API design and microservices.
• Solid foundation in API design, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead solution design from requirement analysis to delivery.
• Define software architecture standards and best practices.
• Evaluate and introduce emerging relevant technologies.
• Provide technical guidance during build phases.

Skills

Software design

Architectural design

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Team leadership

API design

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Performance tuning

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Software Architect to define, lead, and evolve the architectural strategy of complex, enterprise-grade applications. You will be instrumental in ensuring the scalability, security, performance, and maintainability of our software solutions, while also guiding development teams and influencing technology direction.

This role requires a strong mix of hands-on technical leadership, architectural design, and cross-functional collaboration.

Architectural Leadership

• Lead end-to-end solution design — from requirement analysis to system architecture, integration, and delivery alignment.
• Develop architecture blueprints, high-level design, and technology stack recommendations that balance scalability, security, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with business and delivery teams to translate functional needs into technical solutions.
• Present solution architectures and technical proposals to internal stakeholders and customers.

Standards & Best Practices

• Define and maintain software architecture standards, reusable components, and development guidelines.
• Promote modern engineering approaches (Agile, DevSecOps, Cloud-Native, and Microservices).
• Ensure architecture consistency across projects through reviews and technical governance.

Engineering Leadership & DeliveryEnablement

• Partner with engineering leads to ensure delivery teams adhere to approved architectural patterns.
• Provide technical guidance during build and deployment phases (e.g., integration, performance, and security).
• Participate in design and code reviews for critical systems.

Security, Compliance & Quality

• Embed cybersecurity considerations and compliance standards into architectural design.
• Champion resilience, observability, and performance engineering as part of solution quality.

Innovation & Modernization

• Evaluate and introduce emerging technologies relevant to product roadmap(AI/ML, data streaming, automation, low-code, etc.).
• Support R&D initiatives led by the CTO to drive future-ready capabilities.
• Contribute to defining and operationalizing product or platform modernization strategies.

Mentorship & Technical Oversight

• Mentor engineers and technical leads to raise architectural competency across teams.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and architecture community initiatives.

Solutioning Support

• Support pre-engagement and tender activities by developing solution proposals, architecture decks, and effort estimations.
• Collaborate with bid teams to align proposed solutions with technology direction.
• Participate in client workshops to validate design assumptions and ensure solution alignment.

Qualities We Value

• 8+ years of experience in software design and architectural experience, with exposure to solutioning or pre-sales architecture.
• Experience in public sector or mission-critical domains is a extra plus.
• Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices with practical experience integrating software quality, automation, and cloud infrastructure.
• Proven experience with software performance tuning, scalability, security compliance, and resilience engineering.
• Solid foundation in API design, microservices, event-driven architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and manage complex stakeholder expectations.
• Strong communication and documentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

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