About this role
<p> </p> <table style="width:1239.88px" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="height:36.0px"> <div>The Japan Research Institute (JRI) Limited is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Group. SMBC Group is a Tokyo-based bank holding company that is ranked among the largest 25 banks globally by assets under management. JRI provides comprehensive, highly value-added information services through the coordinated application of its 3 functions i.e. information systems, consulting and think-tank. As a system integrator, JRI offers services in IT strategy planning, implementation and outsourcing to a broad range of industries and activities. JRI Singapore currently supports the overall IT functions of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) in the Asia Pacific region. <div id="tor_wf_sect_0_fextJobDescHeader_readOnlyDiv"> <div id="tor_wf_sect_0_fextJobDescHeader_content"> <p>The Japan Research Institute (JRI) Limited is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Group. SMBC Group is a Tokyo-based bank holding company that is ranked among the largest 25 banks globally by assets under management. JRI provides comprehensive, highly value-added information services through the coordinated application of its 3 functions i.e. information systems, consulting and think-tank. As a system integrator, JRI offers services in IT strategy planning, implementation and outsourcing to a broad range of industries and activities. JRI Singapore currently supports the overall IT functions of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) in the Asia Pacific region.</p> </div> </div> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Drive and responsible for the conceptualization of the technical solution architecture/design base on project’s requirements and IT strategies.</li> <li>Work with enterprise architects, systems SMEs and product vendors to ensure the proposed technical solution complied with enterprise architecture principles, standards and guidelines while meeting the project objectives.</li> <li>Bridge between the enterprise architects and the project’s technical delivery team.</li> <li>Create and update the technical design documentation for the proposed solution architecture.</li> <li>Communicate effectively with stakeholders to drive the solution architecture process and approval.</li> <li>Articulate and get buy-in for the technical solution from IT management and the enterprise technology/architecture board.</li> <li>Participate in vendor/product/technology evaluation and selection for the solution proposal. </li> <li>Assist in reviewing the test cases from system integration perspective.</li> <li>Undertake research and innovation to keep up to date with industry and technology trends.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Requirements</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems or related discipline.</li> <li>At least 10 years of working experience in the financial industry with minimum 7 years in solution architecture roles.</li> <li>Familiar with the system and project implementation lifecycle in a banking environment.</li> <li>Experienced in conceptualizing scalable, resilient technical architecture solution involving cloud solution providers and on-premises systems.</li> <li>Proficiency in knowledge comprising system integration patterns, enterprise architecture, microservices architecture and cloud computing services.</li> <li>Broad knowledge of Banking technologies and systems including industry development and trends.</li> <li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to convey technical concepts and get buy in from management and stakeholders.</li> <li>Analytical with problem solving mindset and attention to details.</li> <li>Experience in system integration using REST API and Host to Host (SFTP).</li> <li>Knowledge on API specification definition and security (OAUTH, OIDC, MTLS etc).</li> <li>Knowledge on SFTP and security (SSH Key, PGP encryption etc)</li> <li>Experience in API management platform (APIM) and ability to configure APIM policy, API publishing, security aspects and monitoring.</li> <li>Knowledge on cloud infrastructure and how it works, especially relating to networking and cloud serverless computing.</li> <li>Experience in system development (especially Java) and understanding of code management tool such as GIT or SVN.</li> <li>Knowledge on Azure APIM and Azure IaaS/PaaS is preferred.</li> <li>Azure native services – App Services, Logic App/Function App, Container Services.</li> <li>Experience in Agile Development and DevOps will be advantageous.</li> <li>Relevant certification in TOGAF and cloud solution architecture is a plus.</li> </ul>