Solution Architect (Core- Banking/Virtual Bank)

Solution Architect

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Keywords: Core Banking Transformation, Cloud-Native Architecture, Microservices, Enterprise Integration, International Collaboration, Relocation Support

A leading global financial technology organisation is seeking a Solution Architect to join their highly skilled international team in Bangkok, Thailand. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in designing and delivering mission-critical banking systems that are transforming the financial services landscape across Asia. The company specialises in large-scale banking transformation projects, developing its own Core Banking platform and modern digital solutions that enable banks to transition from traditional legacy systems to next-generation digital ecosystems. You will be at the forefront of innovation, working with Cloud-Native Architecture, Microservices, and Real-Time Transaction Processing, while collaborating with experts from around the world. The organisation offers comprehensive relocation support for international candidates, a fast interview process, and excellent career progression opportunities within banking technology and financial services.

• Join a renowned global financial technology leader driving major banking transformation initiatives across Asia, offering you the chance to work on high-impact projects that shape the future of digital banking.
• Benefit from flexible working opportunities, comprehensive relocation assistance including visa sponsorship and temporary accommodation, and the chance to collaborate with international teams in a supportive environment.
• Advance your career by gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies such as Cloud-Native Architecture, Microservices, and enterprise-scale Core Banking platforms, all while enjoying clear pathways for professional growth.

What you'll do:

As a Solution Architect, you will be responsible for shaping the future of banking technology by designing robust core banking solutions that power millions of transactions daily. Your day-to-day activities will involve architecting complex systems that integrate seamlessly across applications and infrastructure layers. You will work collaboratively with diverse teams—both locally in Bangkok and internationally—to deliver secure, scalable platforms that support digital bank implementations, card switching transformations, cloud migrations, and more. Your expertise will help drive the replacement of legacy systems with state-of-the-art cloud-native architectures while ensuring high availability and real-time processing capabilities. Success in this role requires strong technical acumen combined with effective stakeholder engagement skills as you contribute directly to some of the region’s most significant financial technology projects.

• Design and architect enterprise-scale Core Banking and Financial Transaction solutions that meet the needs of modern digital banks.
• Define end-to-end architecture across application, integration, and infrastructure layers to ensure seamless system performance.
• Develop highly scalable and resilient systems capable of handling massive transaction volumes with reliability and security.
• Lead API and Integration architecture initiatives using ESB, MQ, and Microservices to enable efficient communication between platforms.
• Support migration efforts from legacy systems to advanced Cloud-Native architectures, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Collaborate closely with local and international engineering, business, and product teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure system performance, scalability, security, and reliability through best practices in design and implementation.
• Participate in enterprise integration projects using API management tools and ESB architecture for robust connectivity.
• Contribute expertise to high-volume payment processing systems and real-time transaction environments.
• Engage with stakeholders across multiple regions to align technical solutions with business objectives.

What you bring:

Your proven track record in architecting large-scale core banking or financial transaction systems will set you apart as an ideal candidate for this Solution Architect position. You bring deep technical expertise in designing API-centric integrations using ESB frameworks alongside practical experience with message queuing technologies. Your familiarity with microservices enables you to build modular solutions that scale efficiently while maintaining resilience under heavy loads. Experience migrating legacy infrastructures onto cloud-native platforms—particularly Microsoft Azure—will allow you to contribute meaningfully from day one. Your ability to communicate clearly across cultures supports successful teamwork on international projects. Additionally, your background working within regulated industries ensures you understand the importance of compliance, security, and reliability when delivering enterprise-grade solutions.

• Extensive experience in Core Banking or Financial Transaction Systems is essential for success in this position.
• Proven ability to design API-driven architectures using ESB (Enterprise Service Bus) and enterprise integration patterns is required.
• Hands-on knowledge of Message Queue (MQ) technologies for reliable messaging between distributed systems is highly valued.
• Deep understanding of Microservices Architecture principles for building modular, maintainable solutions is important.
• Experience implementing Cloud-Native Architecture on platforms such as Microsoft Azure is considered an advantage.
• Demonstrated capability in supporting high throughput and high availability systems within regulated environments is necessary.
• Familiarity with real-time transaction processing environments ensures you can handle mission-critical workloads effectively.
• Strong stakeholder management skills are needed for effective collaboration across regional teams.
• Excellent communication abilities in English are required; proficiency in Chinese is highly preferred due to cross-border project requirements.
• Backgrounds from banking technology vendors, payment platforms, financial solution providers or consulting firms are especially encouraged.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a true pioneer in financial technology transformation throughout Asia. By joining their team in Bangkok, you become part of a collaborative network of experts who are passionate about redefining how banks operate in the digital age. The company invests heavily in employee development through ongoing training opportunities and exposure to industry-leading technologies such as Cloud-Native Architecture and Microservices. International candidates benefit from generous relocation packages—including visa sponsorship, flights, temporary accommodation upon arrival, and dedicated support settling into life in Thailand—making your transition smooth and welcoming. With only two interview rounds required for selection, your journey towards making a meaningful impact on regional banking innovation can begin quickly. The organisation’s commitment to flexibility ensures you have access to flexible working opportunities tailored around your needs while advancing your career within one of the largest transformation programmes in the sector.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your expertise in solution architecture to new heights within a truly global environment—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly for further discussion.