EnterPrise Application Architecture

Role: Enterprise/Application Architect

Location: Singapore

Key Responsibilities:
1. Serve as Domain Architect to implement an updated technology foundation for the bank with full
capability/accountability for architecture deliverables (process, information, technology etc.) from concept to
implementation
2. Analyze stakeholder requirements, current state architecture, and gaps to create a future state for cards,
rewards/loyalty, core banking, credit and payment solution architecture with a focus on reduced complexity, cost
efficiencies, reduced risk and/or improved business capabilities
3. Communicate and influence key elements of one or more technology architectures to both technical and business
audiences
4. Contribute to architecture definition and road map in Cards, Rewards/Loyalty, Core Banking, Credit and Payment
domains especially operations re-engineering and digitization
5. Build out the knowledge base of the technology teams on leading trends in the APAC under Cards,
Rewards/Loyalty, Core banking, Credit and Payment domains, and IT delivery in general
6. Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders in both business and IT to assist in defining and delivering high quality
solutions

 

Technical Skills & Experience
· At least 10 years’ experience in the IT industry, preferably in large, complex enterprises
· At least 8 years of experience in banking technology, including familiarization with digitization
(Cards, Rewards/Loyalty, Collections, Credits, Deposits, Loans, Loan Origination, Payments,
Receivables, Remittance, Escrow, Liquidity Management, Pricing)
· At least 3 years’ experience in Enterprise Architecture in a large, complex, multi-location, multi-
national environment
· Experience in converting Enterprise Architecture Strategy into executable solution architecture
· Deep experience delivering mission-critical, enterprise-scale IT solutions in a heterogeneous
technology environment, both in-house built and 3rd-party vendor products
· Experience in actual systems development work, with prior coding, functional specifications and
technical specifications and systems development and testing experience (in aggregate no less than
8 years)
· Understanding of at least one programming language, preferably in the Java family
· A deep understanding of all domains of Enterprise Architecture, including the business, data,
application, infrastructure and security domains. Able to constructively challenge Enterprise and
Solution Architecture for a fault tolerant design
· Familiarity with one or more formal Architecture frameworks/methodologies (TOGAF, Zachman,
BIAN, etc.)
· Good understanding and experience in various software development cycle methodologies,
including migrating from waterfall to agile methodologies
· Broad-based IT knowledge and experience (Hardware, Software, Middleware, Databases). Solid
foundation in service-oriented technologies to be able to understand service interdependencies and
drive towards technical solutions for multi-tiered systems
· Good understanding of Technology Taxonomy (Functional Disposition, Deployment, Performance,
Integration Protocols)
· Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills to stakeholders at all levels
· Ability to communicate complex topics in an understandable way using a level of detail and terms
appropriate to the situation
· Capability to think conceptually and identify patterns across seemingly unrelated situations
· Must be a good team player and able to influence, and drive consensus amongst stakeholders with
conflicting viewpoints and objectives
· Ability to effectively communicate, interact with and influence senior technical associates, business
and operational partners and executives