Solution Architect

Hitachi Rail Limited; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Networking in international teams

Secure permanent role

Global company

Descripción de la vacante

Hitachi Rail Limited in Singapore is seeking a Solution Architect to lead end-to-end technology solutions for asset management and predictive maintenance. You will define scalable architectures across applications, data, and infrastructure, integrating analytics and security considerations while guiding cross‑functional teams.

The role emphasizes cloud-native and hybrid designs, advanced data platforms, and strong leadership to ensure timely delivery and compliant governance.

Formación

• Bachelor or Master in Computer Science/Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of software development and solution architecture experience.
• Experience across applications, data platforms and IT infrastructure layers.
• Proven expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and hybrid architectures.
• Hands-on knowledge of containers, orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes) and microservices.

Responsabilidades

• Design end-to-end solution architecture across applications, data platforms, infrastructure and cybersecurity.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, high-performance technical solutions.
• Define application and data architectures, including analytics integration.
• Establish IT infrastructure strategy (cloud/on‑prem/Hybrid) for scalability and cost efficiency.
• Embed cybersecurity principles into design with IAM, data protection and secure design.
• Lead full lifecycle from design to deployment and operation.
• Ensure governance and compliance with architecture standards.

Conocimientos

Cloud computing

Solution architecture

DevOps

Cybersecurity

Data platforms

CI/CD

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Herramientas

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Descripción del empleo

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

As Hitachi Rail Singapore, we are advancing rail signalling and safety solutions to ensure safe and efficient railway operations worldwide. Our technologies help to bring billions of people reliably to their destinations by rail every year – making sustainable mobility a reality.

Solution Architect (Ref.No. R1013112) at our location in Singapore

Hitachi Rail is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Solution Architect with strong experience in designing and delivering end-to-end technology solutions. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise across application, data, platform, and infrastructure domains, combined with solid leadership capabilities. This role is responsible for defining scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures for asset management and predictive maintenance solutions, while providing technical leadership to ensure quality, compliance, and timely delivery. The candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into robust solutions and drive the advancement of Hitachi Rail’s HMAX initiatives.

You will enjoy having these responsibilities:

• Design end-to-end solution architecture across applications, data platforms, infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performance technical solutions.
• Define application and data architectures, including integration of analytics and predictive models.
• Establish IT infrastructure strategy (cloud, on-prem, hybrid) ensuring scalability, availability, and cost efficiency.
• Working with Cyber Security expert to embed cybersecurity principles (IAM, data protection, secure design) into all solution layers.
• Design system integration using APIs, data pipelines, and interoperability frameworks.
• Enable data and analytics capabilities, including support for predictive and data-driven use cases.
• Provide technical leadership across the full lifecycle (design, build, deploy, operate).
• Ensure governance and compliance with architecture standards, security, and best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor on technology and solution strategy.

You have:

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related field.
• Possesses 5–10 years of experience in software development and solution architecture, with a strong track record of designing and delivering scalable technology solutions.
• Strong experience in solution architecture across applications, data platforms, and IT infrastructure layers.
• Proven expertise in cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including cloud-native and hybrid architectures.
• Hands-on knowledge of programming, containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices-based architecture.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and integration patterns (APIs, messaging, streaming).
• Experience with data platforms and analytics ecosystems, including data lakes, data warehouses, and real-time/stream processing.
• Familiarity with DevOps and MLOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automated deployments.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles and secure architecture design, including Identity and access management (IAM), Network security and segmentation, Data encryption and protection
• Understanding of IT infrastructure components: compute, storage, networking, virtualization, and edge environments.
• Experience in designing high availability, scalable, and resilient systems.
• Good understanding of monitoring, logging, and observability frameworks.
• Exposure to asset management, operational systems, or data-driven solutions is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with experience engaging cross-functional stakeholders.
• Relevant degree (Computer Science, Engineering, IT) or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in Italian would be an advantage for communication with Italian-speaking stakeholders.

About Us

Our motivation is the mobility turnaround. To achieve this, our teams find innovative products and solutions that ensure the operation and reliability of the entire rail network and increase capacities on the rails. Our projects are diverse. To make our teams even stronger, we are looking for your support. In return, we offer you an attractive overall package with the following benefits:

• Stronger together: Networking through internal networks and working in international teams
• Our drive: Together, we are laying the foundations for the digitization of the rail around the world, to get people safely to their destinations and to their loved ones!
• Attractive conditions: A secure and permanent job with a global company

Notes

Equal opportunities and self-determined participation of severely disabled persons and persons of equal status as well as respectful cooperation are firmly anchored principles within Hitachi Rail and its subsidiaries. We also aim to offer all our equal opportunities to start a career and to receive training and further education in our company. We consciously promote diversity and togetherness in our teams.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone.

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view.

It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.