Solution Architect, AI Initiatives (1 year Contract)

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Solution Architect, AI Initiatives (1-year Contract)
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What The Role Is
MAS is seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect to design and implement solutions that strengthen AI capabilities across Singapore's financial sector.

Working within our Financial Infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence Office, you will be responsible to develop technical solutions that advance AI adoption in Singapore's financial industry.

This role offers the unique opportunity to bridge cutting-edge AI developments with practical financial sector applications, ensuring that Singapore remains a global leader in financial innovation through robust, scalable technology architecture.


What You Will Be Working On
Design enterprise-grade solutions for public-facing applications with comprehensive security frameworks supporting AI initiatives in financial services
Lead end-to-end project delivery from solution design through production deployment within regulated financial environments
Implement robust security architectures incorporating CDN, WAF, and advanced security technologies for financial institutions
Lead development of technical solutions supporting AI and machine learning use cases for banks, insurers, and FinTechs
Design container orchestration platforms and CI/CD pipeline architectures for mission-critical financial applications
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions whilst ensuring regulatory compliance
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development and infrastructure teams
Drive innovation initiatives and evaluate emerging technologies for adoption across Singapore's financial ecosystem
Manage project delivery, timelines, and resources to ensure successful implementation that drives meaningful impact for Singapore's financial sector
Why Join Us
Work at the intersection of AI, policy, and financial sector transformation, shaping the future of Singapore's financial landscape through cutting-edge technology initiatives
Collaborate with global leaders in finance and technology, gaining access to frontier learning experiences
Influence policies and initiatives that shape the future of finance and Singapore's position as a global financial centre
If you are passionate about the transformative potential of AI in finance and want to contribute to Singapore's continued leadership in financial innovation, we would like to hear from you.

This role offers analytical challenge, strategic thinking, and meaningful impact in one of the world's most dynamic financial centres.


What We Are Looking For
8-10 years of solution architecture and cloud infrastructure design experience, preferably in financial services or regulated industries
Proven track record of bringing complex infrastructure projects live into production environments for financial institutions
Expert-level experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform for financial sector applications
Proven track record of designing and implementing secure, scalable public-facing systems for financial services
Strong expertise in implementing security frameworks including CDN, WAF, DDoS protection, and other security technologies for regulated environments
Proficiency with Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar Infrastructure as Code tools
Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration platforms in enterprise environments
Experience designing and implementing automated deployment pipelines for financial applications
Deep understanding of network design, load balancing, and traffic management for high-availability financial systems
Experience with both RDBMS and NoSQL database solutions at scale for financial data processing
Experience implementing comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for mission-critical financial infrastructure
Experience architecting infrastructure solutions that support AI/ML workloads within financial contexts
Knowledge of GPU computing, model serving platforms, and ML pipeline architectures
Understanding of vector databases and AI-specific infrastructure requirements for financial applications
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
Previous experience in financial technology, banking, insurance, or regulated industries
Experience designing solutions across multiple cloud providers for enterprise financial institutions
Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (SOC 2, PCI DSS, MAS regulations, etc.)
Experience in cloud cost management and optimisation strategies for large-scale financial operations
Experience designing and implementing business continuity and disaster recovery solutions for financial services
Experience designing and implementing API gateways and microservices architectures for financial applications
Background in AI implementation projects or digital transformation initiatives within financial institutions
Experience in payments, capital markets, insurance or banking sectors
Experience working in multicultural, international business environments
Personal Attributes
Ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively in cross-functional teams including business analysts, technology leaders, and financial institution stakeholders
Critical thinking skills and results-oriented mindset with focus on delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions that drive meaningful impact for Singapore's financial sector
Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment with changing priorities and emerging technologies
Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning in rapidly evolving AI and financial technology landscapes
Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences across diverse organisational levels
Passionate about the transformative potential of AI in finance and contributing to Singapore's continued leadership in financial innovation
Strategic thinking with attention to operational details and strong analytical problem-solving capabilities
The successful candidate will be offered a 1-year Contract.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.


All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.


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