Software Architect (Agile/ Cloud/ Pre-Sales)

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced software architect to lead the design and implementation of innovative technical solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years in software architecture with strong proficiency in Agile methodologies and cloud platforms. Responsibilities include solution design, stakeholder management, and promoting modern engineering practices within teams. Interested applicants should send their resume to the provided email.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software design and architecture.
• Experience in public sector or mission-critical domains.
• Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
• Proven experience in software performance tuning and security compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution design from requirement analysis to delivery.
• Develop architecture blueprints and technology stack recommendations.
• Collaborate with business teams to translate needs into technical solutions.
• Present architectures and proposals to stakeholders and customers.
• Define and maintain software architecture standards.

Skills

Software architecture

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Cloud infrastructure

API design

Microservices

Stakeholder management

Technical documentation

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• Define and maintain company’s 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.
• 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.
• Embed cybersecurity considerations and compliance standards into architectural design.
• Champion resilience, observability, and performance engineering as part of solution quality.
• Evaluate and introduce emerging technologies relevant to company’s 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.
• Mentor engineers and technical leads to raise architectural competency across teams.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and architecture community initiatives.
• Support pre-engagement and tender activities by developing solution proposals, architecture decks, and effort estimations.
• Collaborate with bid teams to align proposed solutions with company’s technology direction.
• Participate in client workshops to validate design assumptions and ensure solution alignment.

Requirements

• 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 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.

Interested applicants please send your resume to [e-mail]

Venessa Goh Wee Ni

R24124686

Recruit Express Pte Ltd

EA License No: 99C4599

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.