Solution Architect

GMP Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services technology company in Singapore seeks an experienced Solution Architect. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years in financial services, with at least 5 years in solution architecture. Responsibilities include designing technical solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and staying updated on industry trends. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication and analytical skills, as well as familiarity with Java or .NET programming. This position demands a deep understanding of banking systems and integration technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the financial industry.
• At least 5 years in solution architecture roles.
• Expertise in designing scalable and resilient technical architectures.
• Experience in integrating commercial off-the-shelf products and cloud solutions.
• Knowledge of banking technologies and industry developments.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design technical solution architecture.
• Evaluate and select vendors, products, and technologies.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for the solution architecture.
• Communicate and drive the solution architecture process.
• Research to stay updated on industry trends.

Skills

Solution architecture

System integration patterns

Microservices architecture

Cloud computing services

DevOps practices

Java programming

.NET programming

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Relevant certifications in TOGAF or cloud solution architecture

Job description

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelors 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 5 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.
• Functional and operational knowledge in at least one of the following domains: payments, customer onboarding and AML (preferred), digital workflow, or data warehouse and 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.

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