Enterprise Architect, APAC

Software One Experts

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This job is an Enterprise Architect for APAC, where you'll guide major companies on tech solutions. You might like this job because you get to shape innovative paths involving cloud and AI, while collaborating with top executives.

Undisclosed

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

Full-Time

few days ago

Job Description

Client Advisory & Technical Leadership

Act as the primary architecture advisor for a portfolio of high-value strategic enterprise accounts.

Engage with CIO, CTO, Chief Data Officer, Enterprise Architecture, and business executives to influence technology direction.

Develop multi-year modernisation and innovation roadmaps covering cloud, data, AI, apps, and security.

Facilitate technical strategy sessions and modernization roadmap discussions.

Provide technology thought leadership in customer meetings and partner events.

Build long-term architecture credibility with key strategic customers.

Solution Advisory & Architecture

Lead end-to-end architecture and solution design for large, multi-domain pursuits specifically in cloud migrations, data platforms, AI/ML, app modernization, API/integration, DevOps, and digital transformation programs

Develop reference architectures, transformation roadmaps, and commercial models covering cloud, licensing, and on-prem environments.

Ensure compliance with industry and regional standards (MAS, PDPA, BNM).

Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-effective architectures.

Present and defend architectural approaches to customer technical and executive stakeholders.

Technical Pre-Sales & Proposal Support

Partner with Sales, Practice Leads, and Delivery to support large pursuits, RFP responses, and customer workshops.

Shape complex deals with high-level solution blueprints, estimations, and phasing strategies.

Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities across cloud, data, AI, and applications.

Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), TCO analyses, solution proposals, and supporting collateral for RFPs and proactive opportunities.

Conduct architecture workshops and design sessions with customer teams.

Ensure the technical integrity and feasibility of all solutions throughout the pursuit lifecycle.

Partner & Ecosystem Collaboration

Work with AWS, Microsoft, and key OEM partners to co-design and co-sell joint solutions.

Stay current on emerging partner technologies to ensure solutions leverage the latest innovations.

Governance & Reusability

Establish governance and quality assurance across proposed solutions.

Create reusable solution assets, playbooks, and architecture templates for future pursuits.

Collaborate with delivery teams for seamless handover and post-sale architecture validation.

Job Requirements

12-15+ years in enterprise or solution architecture, pre-sales, or technology consulting roles.

Experience leading complex solution design across cloud, Data & AI, Applications, on-prem, and licensing

Strong expertise across Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) with proven experience designing and governing large-scale enterprise workloads

Strong commercial understanding — able to balance technical and financial outcomes.

Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Deep technical proficiency in:

Cloud migration & modernization (IaaS → PaaS → Serverless)

Data platforms & AI/ML (data lakes, analytics, MLOps, GenAI, LLM use cases)

Application modernization (microservices, containers, DevOps, APIs, integration)

Security, identity, governance & compliance

Enterprise networking and hybrid-cloud designs

Business & Soft Skills

Strong executive communication with ability to influence CXO-level decision-makers and enterprise architects

Proven experience working with Sales, Account Directors, and Pursuit Teams on large strategic deals.

Ability to translate complex technology topics into clear business outcomes and value propositions.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a consulting mindset.

Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional / Azure Solutions Architect Expert

TOGAF

FinOps Certified Practitioner (preferred)

Company Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Embraces hybrid work options, allowing employees to balance professional and personal commitments effectively.

Inclusive Culture

Encourages a 'Come as you are' dress code and supports diverse backgrounds, fostering a welcoming workplace.

Global Exposure

Provides opportunities to participate in internationally oriented projects, enhancing intercultural development.

Career Development

Offers transparent career paths and supports long-term recruitment of top talent through a successful returnee culture.

Employee Recognition

Celebrates special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and maternity with gift vouchers and Christmas gifts for all employees.

Community Engagement

Supports local programs and community service activities, allowing employees to have a positive impact on society.

Additional Info

Company Activity

Last active - few days ago

Experience Level

0 - 10 Years of Experience

Job Specialisation

General Product Management

IT Product Management

Pre-Sales / IT Business Analyst / Business Intelligence

Company Profile

Software One Experts

SoftwareONE Experts Sdn Bhd is a subsidiary of SoftwareONE, a global software and cloud solutions provider. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including cloud migration, application modernization, and end-user computing, to help businesses across Southeast Asia accelerate their digital transformation journeys. By establishing the SoftwareONE Cloud Competency Center in Malaysia, SoftwareONE further...