Software Architect

STAR CAREER CONSULTING PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Software Architect to define and lead architectural strategies for complex applications. You will ensure the scalability and security of software solutions, mentor engineering teams, and drive modern technology initiatives. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in software architecture, strong expertise in Agile practices, and knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. Competitive remuneration and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in software design and architecture.
• Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
• Experienced in software performance tuning and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution design and development.
• Define and maintain software architecture standards.
• Mentor engineers and elevate architectural competency.

Skills

Experience in software design and architecture

Understanding of Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD

Strong communication skills

API design

Microservices architecture

Software performance tuning

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Software Architect

Location: [Insert Location]
Industry: Information Technology / Software Development
Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent

About the Role

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 play a key role in ensuring the scalability, security, performance, and maintainability of software solutions, while guiding development teams and influencing technology direction.

This role requires a strong combination of hands‑on technical leadership, architectural design, and cross‑functional collaboration across business and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Leadership

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

Standards & Best Practices

• Define and maintain the organizations software architecture standards, reusable components, and development guidelines.
• Promote modern engineering approaches such as Agile, DevSecOps, Cloud‑Native, and Microservices.
• Ensure architecture consistency across projects through design reviews and technical governance.

Engineering Leadership & Delivery Enablement

• Partner with engineering leads to ensure development teams adhere to approved architectural patterns.
• Provide technical guidance during build and deployment phases, focusing on 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 aligned with the companys roadmap (AI/ML, data streaming, automation, low-code, etc.).
• Support R&D initiatives to enhance modernization and future‑ready capabilities.
• Contribute to defining and operationalizing product or platform modernization strategies.

Mentorship & Technical Oversight

• Mentor engineers and technical leads to elevate architectural competency across teams.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and technical community building.

Solutioning Support

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

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in software design and architecture, with exposure to solutioning or pre‑sales architecture.
• Experience in public sector or mission‑critical domains is a plus.
• Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices with practical experience in automation, software quality, and cloud infrastructure.
• Proven expertise in software performance tuning, scalability, 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.

Why Join

• Take the lead in defining enterprise software architecture and modern technology direction.
• Work on cutting‑edge cloud‑native and microservices‑based solutions.
• Collaborate with highly skilled technical teams in a forward‑thinking environment.
• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits package.

Apply now with your updated CV to be considered for this opportunity.