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 seeking a seasoned Solution Architect, based in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh city with a minimum of 8 years of experience to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in designing and implementing complex business solutions in the banking domain. You will be responsible for designing and implementing robust and scalable solutions to support our banking operations.

Key Activities

• Design and implement end-to-end solution architectures for transformation and modernization initiatives
• Evaluate current architectures and propose and implement appropriate technical solutions to meet business requirements
• Collaborate with stakeholders, business representatives, and subject matter experts to design IT systems and programs
• Manage and coordinate efforts among various teams to ensure that project deliverables are met
• Ensure architectural integrity and consistency across the entire product
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Decisions throughout the full lifecycle

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in a Solution Architect role
• Experience in the banking domain is a must
• Strong knowledge of banking systems, transactions, and processes
• Proficiency in modern programming languages and cloud platforms
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-effort, dynamic work environment
• Strong technical and design skills
• Fast learner of new and emerging technologies
• Self-motivated with the ability to drive features to deliver

Preferred Skills 

• Proficiency in developing and deploying applications in a microservices architecture and event driven architectures especially strong in Java (Java, OOP, Kafka, Spring boot, etc.), with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance optimization
• 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
• Track record of thought leadership or T-Shaped skills around diverse technologies like infrastructure, cloud, security, database
• 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 with the benefits below:

• Competitive salary

• 13th-month salary guarantee

• Performance bonus

• Professional English course for employees

• Premium health insurance

• Extensive annual leave