Solution Architect, AI Initiatives (1-year Contract)

Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS); Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial regulatory authority in Singapore is seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect to drive AI adoption in the financial sector. You will design and implement scalable solutions ensuring security and compliance. The role involves leading projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and providing technical mentorship. With 8-10 years of experience in solution architecture, proficiency in cloud technologies, and a passion for AI, you will play a key role in ensuring Singapore's financial innovation. Join us to shape the future of finance.

Benefits

Opportunity to influence financial policies

Collaboration with global leaders in finance and technology

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of solution architecture experience, preferably in financial services.
• Expert-level experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Proven track record of designing secure, scalable systems for financial services.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise-grade solutions for public-facing applications.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery within regulated environments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to teams.

Skills

Solution architecture

Cloud infrastructure design

AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform

Security frameworks

Terraform/CloudFormation

Docker/Kubernetes

API design

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

What the role is

MAS is seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect to design and implement solutions that strengthen AI capabilities across Singapore's financial sector. Working within our Financial Infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence Office, you will be responsible to develop technical solutions that advance AI adoption in Singapore's financial industry.

This role offers the unique opportunity to bridge cutting-edge AI developments with practical financial sector applications, ensuring that Singapore remains a global leader in financial innovation through robust, scalable technology architecture.

What you will be working on

• Design enterprise-grade solutions for public-facing applications with comprehensive security frameworks supporting AI initiatives in financial services
• Lead end-to-end project delivery from solution design through production deployment within regulated financial environments
• Implement robust security architectures incorporating CDN, WAF, and advanced security technologies for financial institutions
• Lead development of technical solutions supporting AI and machine learning use cases for banks, insurers, and FinTechs
• Design container orchestration platforms and CI/CD pipeline architectures for mission-critical financial applications
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions ensuring regulatory compliance
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development and infrastructure teams
• Drive innovation initiatives and evaluate emerging technologies for adoption across Singapore's financial ecosystem
• Manage project delivery, timelines, and resources to ensure successful implementation that drives meaningful impact for Singapore's financial sector

Why Join Us

• Work at the exciting intersection of AI, policy, and financial sector transformation, shaping the future of Singapore's financial landscape through cutting-edge technology initiatives
• Collaborate extensively with global leaders in finance and technology, gaining access to frontier learning experiences in a rapidly evolving environment
• Exercise direct influence on policies and initiatives that shape the future of finance, making a tangible impact on Singapore's financial ecosystem and its position as a global financial centre

If you are passionate about the transformative potential of AI in finance and want to contribute to Singapore's continued leadership in financial innovation, we would like to hear from you. This role offers the perfect blend of analytical challenge, strategic thinking, and meaningful impact in one of the world's most dynamic financial centres.

What we are looking for

• 8-10 years of solution architecture and cloud infrastructure design experience, preferably in financial services or regulated industries
• Proven track record of successfully bringing complex infrastructure projects live into production environments for financial institutions
• Expert-level experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform for financial sector applications
• Proven track record of designing and implementing secure, scalable public-facing systems for financial services
• Strong expertise in implementing security frameworks including CDN, WAF, DDoS protection, and other security technologies suitable for regulated environments
• Proficiency with Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar Infrastructure as Code tools
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration platforms in enterprise environments
• Experience designing and implementing automated deployment pipelines for financial applications
• Deep understanding of network design, load balancing, and traffic management for high-availability financial systems
• Experience with both RDBMS and NoSQL database solutions at scale for financial data processing
• Experience implementing comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for mission-critical financial infrastructure
• Experience architecting infrastructure solutions that support AI/ML workloads within financial contexts
• Knowledge of GPU computing, model serving platforms, and ML pipeline architectures
• Understanding of vector databases and AI-specific infrastructure requirements for financial applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
• Previous experience in financial technology, banking, insurance, or regulated industries
• Experience designing solutions across multiple cloud providers for enterprise financial institutions
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (SOC 2, PCI DSS, MAS regulations, etc.)
• Experience in cloud cost management and optimisation strategies for large-scale financial operations
• Experience designing and implementing business continuity and disaster recovery solutions for financial services
• Experience designing and implementing API gateways and microservices architectures for financial applications
• Background in AI implementation projects or digital transformation initiatives within financial institutions
• Experience in payments, capital markets, insurance or banking sectors
• Experience working in multicultural, international business environments

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively in cross-functional teams including business analysts, technology leaders, and financial institution stakeholders
• Critical thinking skills and results-oriented mindset with focus on delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions that drive meaningful impact for Singapore's financial sector
• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment with changing priorities and emerging technologies
• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning in rapidly evolving AI and financial technology landscapes
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences across diverse organisational levels
• Passionate about the transformative potential of AI in finance and contributing to Singapore's continued leadership in financial innovation
• Strategic thinking with attention to operational details and strong analytical problem-solving capabilities

The successful candidate will be offered a 1-year Contract. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.