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IT Infrastructure Architect

Singapore Temporary View Job Description
An IT Infrastructure Architect will design and implement IT strategies to support the business goals within the financial services industry. They will be responsible for aligning technology-related decisions with the company's objectives in our Singapore office.
  • Lead a Digital Transformation Initiative in Private Banking
  • Contribute to Cutting-Edge Financial Technology Solutions

About Our Client

This is a large-scale, globally recognized financial services firm. They have a significant presence in Singapore, employing over 5000 staff members in the region. Their focus is on providing top-tier banking services to their clients, underpinned by advanced technological systems and solutions.

Job Description

  • Define the IT architecture roadmap and landscape in alignment with the bank's business strategy.
  • Lead system architecture initiatives by providing architecture runways, solution blueprints, and managing architecture standards and guidelines.
  • Support architecture governance to manage architecture debts and ensure compliance with architecture standards.
  • Drive proof of concepts for new technologies and tools to support business initiatives.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to contribute to the bank's IT architecture strategy.
  • Provide technical guidance to project teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and manage risks effectively.
  • Establish data policies and standards to align with business objectives and technological capabilities.
  • Implement and maintain data governance policies and procedures.
  • Manage the entire data lifecycle, from creation to archiving and deletion.
  • Utilize Big Data technologies such as Apache Hadoop, HDFS, Hive, Trino, Apache Ranger, Apache Spark, and S3 to drive data-driven decision-making and innovation.



The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
  • 10+ years of experience in designing and implementing enterprise systems in the banking domain, preferably in private banking or wealth management.
  • Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.
  • Proficiency in modern web technologies and enterprise technologies like Java EE, Spring Boot, and databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
  • Experience with integration technologies (IBM MQ, IBM Integration Bus) and event streaming platforms (Apache Kafka).
  • Familiarity with cloud applications and DevOps principles.
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor and coach team members.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain designs and solutions to both developers and business users.
  • Experience with Big Data technologies and implementing machine learning-based solutions.



What's on Offer

  • Lead a digital transformation initiative in private banking, enhancing your technical and management expertise.
  • This is a 1-Year extendable contract that offers a great work culture and work-life balance.



Contact
Tania Mustafa ((Lic No: R1330528 /EA no: 18C9065)
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6712141
Phone number
+65 6643 9747

Job summary

Function
IT
Specialisation
IT Architecture
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Tania Mustafa ((Lic No: R1330528 /EA no: 18C9065)
Consultant contact
+65 6643 9747
Job Reference
JN-042025-6712141

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.