Job Title:
Software Solutions Architect – Financial Markets
Location:
Singapore
Salary:
S$150-180K
Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Solutions Architect with a strong background in financial markets and asset classes.
Contact:
Adam.davies@menrvagroup.com
Posting Date:
20 August 2025
Job Description & Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Solutions Architect with a strong background in financial markets and asset classes. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions that support trading, risk management, and financial analytics platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology architecture with business goals, regulatory requirements, and cybersecurity best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and architecture of enterprise-grade financial software systems.
- Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions across trading, portfolio management, and risk domains.
- Define and maintain architectural standards, patterns, and best practices.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure alignment with architectural vision.
- Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and platforms.
- Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud-native practices.
- Ensure scalability, performance, and security of applications in production.
- Integrate IT security principles into all stages of software design and development.
- Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and security reviews of architecture.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal security policies.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
- Engage with stakeholders across product, compliance, infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
Required Skills & Experience:
Technical Expertise:
- Proficiency in Java, C#, C++, Python, JavaScript.
- Experience with ReactJS and/or AngularJS for front-end development.
- Strong understanding of AWS Cloud Services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Deep knowledge of software architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven, layered architecture).
IT Security & Compliance:
- Solid understanding of application security, network security, and data protection.
- Experience implementing secure coding practices, identity and access management (IAM), and encryption protocols.
- Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001).
- Experience with security monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance in financial systems (e.g., MiFID II, Dodd-Frank, GDPR).
Financial Domain Knowledge:
- Familiarity with financial asset classes such as equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX, or commodities.
- Understanding of trading workflows, market data, order management systems, or risk analytics.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Preferred Extras:
- Experience with Kafka, Redis, ElasticSearch, or GraphQL.
- Exposure to quantitative modeling, data science, or machine learning.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or AWS Certified Security – Specialty are a plus.
Why Apply?
- Work on cutting-edge financial technology solutions.
- Collaborate with top-tier professionals in finance, engineering, and cybersecurity.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Flexible working arrangements and a culture of innovation.