Software International Corporation Hiring! Full Time Solutions Architect in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solution architectures for digital insurance platforms, including customer portals, agent systems, and core backend services.
• Define and enforce architecture standards aligned with financial services regulatory, security, and compliance requirements.
• Architect secure and scalable frontend-to-backend communication using API Gateways, supporting omnichannel access (web, mobile, partner integrations).
• Design and review network topology, including API gateways, load balancers, firewalls, DMZ, and secure connectivity to internal and external systems.
• Ensure application and API security best practices are embedded in solution designs, including:
• OWASP Top 10
• Secure API design (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT, mTLS)
• Data encryption in transit and at rest
• Analyze and remediate findings from penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security audits, working closely with security teams.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, DevOps, security, and risk teams to ensure solutions comply with enterprise policies and regulatory expectations.
• Provide architectural oversight during development, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and platforms suitable for high availability, resiliency, and disaster recovery.
• Produce and maintain architecture artifacts, including solution designs, integration diagrams, and security models.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or Technical Architect in a financial services or insurance enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of modern application frameworks and architectures (e.g., React, Angular, Spring Boot, .NET Core, Node.js, microservices).
• Solid understanding of application security, with hands-on experience addressing:
• Penetration testing findings
• Vulnerability scanning results
• Secure coding and secure API practices
• Strong experience with API Gateway platforms (e.g., Kong, Apigee, AWS API Gateway, Azure API Management).
• In-depth understanding of enterprise network architecture, including:
• Frontend and backend segregation
• API gateway placement
• Load balancing, firewall rules, and secure connectivity
• Familiarity with insurance systems, data sensitivity, and regulatory considerations (e.g., customer data protection, auditability, resiliency).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid architectures is an advantage.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices is preferred.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a risk-aware mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex technical concepts into business-relevant discussions.
• Ability to influence architecture decisions across cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• High level of accountability and ownership in a regulated, enterprise environment.
• Collaborative and proactive, with the ability to balance innovation and compliance.
• Strong documentation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Added Advantage

• Experience with LLMOps or AI/ML platform architecture, including:
• Deployment and governance of large language models in enterprise environments
• Secure integration of LLMs with APIs and backend systems
• Model monitoring, versioning, and risk controls (e.g., data privacy, hallucination mitigation)
• Familiarity with responsible AI principles, especially in regulated financial services contexts.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Up to 24 Days Annual Leave
• Flexible & Hybrid Working
• Performance Bonus
• Enhanced EPF Contributions
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage
• Training & Development (In-House & External)
• Travel Allowance & Expense Benefits
• Company Trips & Team Events
• Long Service Rewards
• Individual Expenses Benefits

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