Solutions Architect

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT architecture roles, with at least 5 years specializing in AWS Cloud systems.

Proven experience in the financial industry, with strong knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and data security standards in Malaysia

Certifications:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional level preferred).

Other relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are a plus

Technical Skills:

- Expertise in AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, and VPC.
- Experience with cloud-native architecture (microservices, containerization using Kubernetes or Docker).
- Strong knowledge of security protocols, encryption standards, IAM roles, and multi-factor authentication.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and DevOps best practices.
- Understanding of hybrid cloud solutions and integration with on-premise systems.
- Experience with databases and data warehousing solutions (e.g., Amazon RDS, Redshift).
- Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Datadog).

Soft Skills:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities, capable of making critical decisions in high-pressure environments.
- A proactive attitude towards learning and implementing the latest AWS services and trends in the financial technology space.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Solution Design & Architecture: Lead the design of AWS cloud solutions, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and compliant with the financial sector's regulatory requirements (e.g., Bank Negara Malaysia guidelines).

2. Cloud Strategy Development: Develop and implement cloud strategies that align with the organization’s business objectives and growth, with a focus on cost optimization and scalability.

3. Migration Planning: Lead migration efforts of on-premise systems to AWS Cloud, ensuring mínimal disruption to business operations and data security during transitions.

4. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders, including IT, operations, and compliance teams, to align cloud solutions with business goals and regulatory mandates.

5. Security & Compliance: Ensure all AWS implementations adhere to financial industry standards for data security, privacy, and compliance, including risk management and incident response planning.

6. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest AWS offerings and financial industry trends to suggest innovative solutions that enhance business capabilities.

7. Team Leadership & Mentoring: Mentor and guide junior architects, engineers, and DevOps teams in best practices for AWS cloud development, deployment, and management.

8. Cost Management: Optimize AWS cloud usage and costs, ensuring that cloud expenditures are aligned with the organization’s budgetary goals.

9. Incident & Risk Management: Develop and maintain disaster recvery, business continuity, and risk management strategies for cloud-based systems.

**Job Type**: Contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development

Work Location: In person