Virtej Technologies Hiring! Full Time Solution Architect in Federal Territory, Earn up to MYR 20,000 - Ricebowl

We are seeking experienced Solution Architects to join our growing Financial Services Core Banking Team in Kuala Lumpur. This full-time role is ideal for professionals who will lead the transformation of legacy Silverlake systems to modern cloud-native banking platforms, shaping the future of retail and SME banking technology while ensuring seamless migration with minimal business disruption.

Your Key Responsibilities

Core Banking Transformation

• Lead solution architecture for migration from legacy core systems (e.g., Silverlake SIBS) to cloud-native platforms.
• Design a comprehensive transformation roadmap with phased migration.
• Develop target state architecture supporting retail and SME banking operations.
• Ensure alignment with business strategy, regulatory requirements, and growth objectives.

Technical Architecture & Design

• Architect microservices-based, API-first cloud-native solutions on AWS/Azure.
• Design scalable infrastructure for high-volume banking transactions.
• Implement modern patterns: event-driven architecture, containerization, serverless computing.
• Establish integration architecture for digital channels, payments, and third-party services.

Migration Planning & Execution

• Develop progressive migration strategies.
• Lead data migration planning, mapping, and quality assurance.
• Design cutover management, rollback procedures, and business continuity planning.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

Stakeholder Management

• Present architectural recommendations to senior management.
• Collaborate with business units to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Provide expert consultation on technology selection and implementation.
• Act as a trusted advisor on architectural decisions.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex transformation projects.
• Strategic thinking with hands-on technical expertise.
• Collaborative mindset and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Experience with next-gen core banking platforms (e.g., Thought Machine, Mambu, Temenos).
• Knowledge of AI/ML integration for fraud detection and risk assessment.
• Familiarity with real-time processing systems and event streaming (Kafka, Apache Pulsar).
• APAC banking market experience and regulatory knowledge.
• Background in fintech partnerships and embedded banking solutions.

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or IT.
• TOGAF certification preferred.
• AWS/Azure Solution Architect certification required.
• 8–12 years of banking technology experience, with 5+ years in solution architecture.
• Proven experience in Silverlake SIBS implementation or migration.
• Deep understanding of core banking modules and successful transformation projects.

Pay: RM14,000.00 - RM20,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your current salary?
• What is your expected salary?

Work Location: In person