What do we do?

As a pioneer for digital transformation GFT develops sustainable solutions across new technologies – from cloud engineering and artificial intelligence to blockchain/DLT. With its deep technological expertise, strong partnerships, and comprehensive market know-how GFT offers advice to the financial and insurance sectors, as well as in the manufacturing industry. Through the intelligent use of IT solutions GFT increases productivity and creates added value for clients. Companies gain easy and safe access to scalable IT-applications and innovative business models.

Who are we? 

Having started in Germany in 1987, GFT Technologies has grown to become a trusted Software Engineering and Consulting specialist for the international financial industry, counting many of the world’s largest and best-known Banks as our clients. We are an organization that empowers you to not only explore but raise your potential and seek out opportunities that add value. At GFT, diversity, equality, and inclusion are at the core of who we are. Ensuring a diverse and inclusive working environment for all communities is one of the main pillars of our diversity strategy, based on our core values and culture. We have been certified for 2022/23 as a ‘Great place to work’ in the APAC region. So, if you want to have the opportunity to work with an outstanding and progressive organization this position could be right for you.

Role Summary

We are looking for Solution Architect (Cloud) to join the GFT APAC team and help build our rapidly expanding business while striving to create world-class digital banking, blockchain and Cloud solutions with our clients and partners. This position is ideally based in Hong Kong with international travel likely a requirement.

As a Solution Architect, you will work with industry-leading technology and business experts in the cloud, virtual banking, blockchain, and distributed ledger technology domains, as well as technical teams who are well versed in all matters related to agile methodologies and frameworks, technology delivery and the engineering of exceptional solutions. Daily, you’ll collaborate internationally with colleagues, clients, and partners.

Key Activities

• Provide AWS or GCP cloud technical expertise for POCs, drafting RFP responses, Solutions, SOW creation etc., in support of the overall sales lifecycle and consulting engagement process
• Architect, design and implement plans for deploying complex workloads on GCP
• Collaborate with technology and functional experts in an Agile project delivery model, understand business requirements, lead (drive, coach, and mentor) the technical team in technical decisions, and discuss and agree with different customer and partner teams on any open topic
• Operate and lead-from-the-front in a consultative fashion to drive technical discussions and decisions and help implement technology solutions to production environments
• Act as a technical pre-sales lead and involve in project implementations
• Continuously work closely with the technical teams, clients, and partners to achieve project success

Required Skills

• 10+ year’s experience working as a Solution Architect in a banking or FinTech sectors
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in designing and implementing AWS or Google cloud (GCP) based solution architectures
• Experience in leading requirements gathering, analysis and solution development for AWS or GCP cloud-based solutions
• Experience in architecting AWS or GCP cloud transformation solutions, especially in areas of Data Modernization, and Application Modernization
• Deep expertise in cloud computing platforms such as AWS or GCP, including proficiency in core services such as compute, storage, networking, data, and analytics
• Strong knowledge of data management concepts, data modeling, and database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, data warehousing)
• Relevant certifications such as GCP Professional Cloud Architect, GCP Professional Data Engineer, AWS Solutions Architect Professional are required
• Experience in a consultative technical Sales/Pre-Sales Solution Architect role supporting revenue objectives with a proven track record of success
• Experience in managing and working with multiple technical teams
• Demonstrated knowledge of the infrastructure automation, continuous integration/deployment, Databases, Security, Networking, and cloud-based delivery models
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly
• Demonstrated ability to gain credibility and build relationships with all levels in an organization, from technical experts to senior executives
• Exposure to any banking domain knowledge is advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal use of English

What we offer you:

You will be working with some of the brightest people in business and technology on challenging and rewarding projects in a team of like-minded individuals. GFT prides itself on its international environment that promotes professional and cultural exchange and encourages further individual development.

As a key member of the GFT APAC team, you’ll be expected to operate proactively and with a high degree of autonomy, as we will rely on your strong judgement to make the right decisions and drive our business to greater heights.