Solution Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end architecture for fintech products and integrations, ensuring scalability, modularity, and security.

• Translate business requirements into robust technical architectures and system designs.

• Lead architectural discussions and decision-making for new platforms, services, and enhancements.

• Collaborate with product managers, developers, DevOps, and data teams to ensure system-wide consistency.

• Evaluate and integrate third-party solutions (e.g., KYC, payment gateways, fraud detection systems).

• Provide architectural guidance, best practices, and mentorship to development teams.

• Ensure compliance with CBM regulations, cybersecurity standards, and data privacy laws.

• Maintain up-to-date architecture documentation, diagrams, and system flows (using UML, ArchiMate, or C4 model).

• Participate in vendor assessments, RFP processes, and technology evaluations.

• Monitor system performance, identify risks, and recommend improvements for scalability and resilience.

Job Specifications (JS)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• 5–8 years of experience in software development, with at least 2+ years in solution or enterprise architecture roles.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in system design, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise integrations.

• Hands-on experience with:

  • Microservices architecture

  • RESTful APIs & JSON

  • Authentication protocols (OAuth2, JWT, etc.)

  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

  • Database systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)

  • Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated deployments.

• Familiarity with architecture tools such as Lucidchart, Draw.io, or Archi.

Soft Skills

• Strategic thinking with strong decision-making capabilities.

• Excellent communication skills, both technical and non-technical.

• Strong leadership, documentation, and mentoring abilities.

• Proficiency in English; Burmese language skills are an advantage.