Solution Architect for Financial Software Delivery

ISOFTSTONE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Singapore seeks an experienced Solution Architect to lead the modernization of financial systems. The role requires strong expertise in Java and software architecture, with a focus on delivering cloud-native solutions and integrating DevOps practices. Ideal candidates should have experience in microservices and modern development practices, along with relevant certifications. Proficiency in English and Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in software development.
• Hands-on experience with Java 6/17 and Spring Boot.
• Understanding of integrating GenAI or LLM-assisted development.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural transformation strategy from legacy to modern stack.
• Define cloud-native patterns and microservices design.
• Conduct architectural reviews and risk assessments.

Skills

Java

Spring frameworks

DevOps toolchains

Microservices

API management

Angular or React JS

Education

Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)

Certified Solution Architect (Any Cloud)

Tools

WebLogic

GitLab

Jenkins

SonarQube

Docker

Kubernetes

Artifactory

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on, experienced Solution Architect from Financial Industry to work with our global finance delivery team, to lead the modernization of legacy enterprise financial systems as part of a strategic, GenAI-powered refactoring initiative. This position requires deep experience in software architecture, development and DevOps. You will deeply participate in the technical transformation from a legacy Java EE-based stack to a modern microservices ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural transformation strategy from legacy to modern stack aligned with Java LTS and open standards.
• Define cloud-native patterns, microservices design, and API standards to support modern banking systems.
• Own DevOps toolchain integration includes CI/CD pipelines, testing automation, and secure code scanning.
• Evaluate, integrate, and govern LLM-assisted development frameworks to improve developer productivity and quality.
• Collaborate with PMs and BAs to align architecture with business needs and GenAI-assisted use cases.
• Conduct architectural reviews, risk assessments, and compliance evaluations (security, MAS/PDPA).
• Conduct regular code reviews, mentoring, and technical coaching across teams.
• Support engineering and QA teams by providing technical guidance, solution blueprints, and implementation oversight.

Tech Skill Requirements

• Strong foundation in software development, including Java and Spring frameworks.
• Hands-on experience: WebLogic, Java 6/17, Spring Boot, Hibernate, JBoss, Apache, Red Hat 8.x.
• Familiarity with frontend technologies: Angular or React JS.
• Experience with DevOps toolchains: GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube, Docker, Kubernetes, Artifactory.
• Proficient in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
• Understanding of integrating GenAI or LLM-assisted development into engineering workflows.
• Good understanding of microservices, API management, security, and enterprise integration patterns.

Nice to Have Certifications

• Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
• Certified Solution Architect (Any Cloud)
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (verbal & written)