APAC Core Banking / Data Platform Architect

Job Responsibilities1) Data Platform & Enterprise Architecture LeadershipDefine and execute the APAC data platform architecture strategy, aligned with global priorities and regulatory/local market requirements.Architect scalable, secure, future-ready data platforms that support business change and modernization outcomes.Integrate and modernize legacy systems and disparate data sources into unified, trusted data ecosystems enabling analytics, AI/ML, and GenAI.Drive adoption of open systems and standard architectures to improve agility, interoperability, and resilience.2) Delivery Management & Execution (Architecture-through-Delivery)Be accountable for successful delivery of a regional data platform, including day-to-day coordination and delivery oversight.Partner with sponsors/stakeholders to define goals, deliverables, and acceptance criteria.Support requirements/backlog prioritization, user stories, and alignment ceremonies (stand-ups, showcases/POCs, SteerCo, working groups).Create and deliver against detailed project plans; track dependencies, manage delivery risks, and ensure timely execution.Manage budgets/forecasts and oversee external vendors/data providers.3) Governance & Stakeholder EngagementEstablish and embed architecture principles, standards, and governance, ensuring enterprise-wide alignment.Chair/lead architecture forums as needed and provide strategic oversight for significant technology programs.Build strong relationships across regional/country technology leadership, product, delivery teams, external vendors, and Head Office (Japan).Drive architecture advocacy via workshops and knowledge sharing across business and technology communities.4) Engineering Excellence (Quality, Simplicity, Performance)Apply strong software engineering practices: code profiling/optimization, debugging complex issues, and choosing appropriate languages/paradigms.Drive pragmatic design: SOLID/cohesion, idempotence, domain modelling, performance-by-design; familiarity with CQRS and eventual consistency.Promote modern delivery practices: automation by default, CI/CD, automated security scanning and performance testing.5) Reliability, Observability, Security & ComplianceDesign for reliability, performance, and availability and ensure platforms meet both user needs and business goals.Facilitate adoption of platforms with embedded observability, risk, and compliance controls.Ensure secure-by-default engineering, including server hardening fundamentals and use of SSL/encryption principles.6) People & Talent LeadershipProvide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering/delivery teams and the architecture community.Lead design discussions, gain buy-in, and develop others through coaching and knowledge sharing.Job RequirementsExperience: Minimum 10 years delivering in strong engineering teams, with proven delivery ownership for data/technology initiatives.Strong background in enterprise/data/solution architecture and modernization programs (cloud adoption and large-scale integrated solutions exposure preferred).Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across engineering, product, and senior business leaders; ability to collaborate across APAC and with Japan/global teams.Solid foundation across:Software engineering and design practices (performance, SOLID, idempotence, domain modelling).DevOps/automation and CI/CD with security/performance testing automation.Infrastructure basics (OS, scripting, networking) and data storage paradigms; ability to automate PaaS usage.Security principles (secure coding, hardening, encryption/SSL).