Digital Architect

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• We want to empower you to turn your ambitions into achievements.
• We thrive in inclusiveness, diversity and embrace close collaborations for you to create impact for yourself and others.
• Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world.
• To realise our vision to become Malaysia’s leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities.

Why does this job exist and why is it critical?​

Job Summary:**

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Digital Architect to lead the design and implementation of innovative digital solutions for Maxis. This role will be crucial in shaping our digital transformation journey, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure architectures that support our business objectives.

Job Responsibilities:**

* Lead the architectural design, development, and implementation of complex digital platforms, applications, and services.
* Define and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and best practices across the digital landscape.
* Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
* Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance digital capabilities.
* Develop and maintain architectural documentation, including roadmaps, blueprints, and design specifications.
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
* Ensure the scalability, performance, security, and reliability of all digital solutions.
* Conduct architectural reviews and provide guidance on technical decisions.
* Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in digital architecture.

Job Qualifications:**

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
* Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in software architecture, with at least 5 years specifically in digital architecture roles.
* Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale, complex digital platforms and ecosystems.
* Strong understanding of modern architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture, API-first design).
* Expertise in cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and associated services.
* Proficiency in various programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js) and frameworks.
* Deep knowledge of database technologies (relational and NoSQL) and data warehousing concepts.
* Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
* Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
* Certification in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) is a plus.

What’s next?

• Once you’ve applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
• Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for a digital interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.

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