Prudential Singapore seeks a Digital Architect to set long-term infrastructure and solution architecture, designing cloud-native systems (preferably Azure) spanning microservices, serverless, data/AI, and streaming, with governance around security and resilience. Suited to a hands-on architecture leader with 7-10 years of experience.
Envision and develop the long-term architectural direction, with emphasis on platforms / product reusable components
Formulate the PACS Infrastructure policy, framework and design
Build future state architecture to encompass business strategy with design consideration of convergence, modernization, cost efficiency, business functionality, interpretability, cloud native design, resilience, security and future proofing.
Identify and evaluate alternative design options and trade-offs to handle both functional and non-functional requirements; Recommend designs that consider current applications & architecture, operating models as well as end target state architecture
Responsible for end to end architecture, high- & low-level designs of various systems and applications in line group strategy; Lead the preparation of detailed design specifications to form the basis for development & modification of applications; Define integration patterns
Ensure adoption and implementation of defined solutions; Provide technical expertise to enable the application design & iteration; Collaborates with other Technology & Digital teams to develop and agree system integration plans and review progress
Ensure that the collaborative nature of capabilities such as design and engineering is coupled with tight governance around non-negotiables like security, availability and performance.
Who we are looking for:
Technical Skills & work experience:
Proven experience as an Architecture leader with overall experience between 7 - 10 years
Demonstrated ability to understand business strategy & processes & its successful translation into technology solutions
Experience with cloud engineering, SRE (preferably Azure)
Hands-on experience with software development and system administration
Excellent knowledge of technical architecture and modern design patterns, including microservices, serverless functions, data and AI etc.
Deep End-to-End Architecture understanding
Experienced in streaming technology or frameworks
Familiar with one or more Architecture Frameworks (e.g. TOGAF etc.)
Good understanding of DevOps
Personal Traits:
Exceptional team player
Strong communication skills & ability to engage senior stakeholders on strategic plans
Ability to lead committees and provide timely status updates
Excellent problem analysis skills. Innovative and creative in developing solutions