VP, Cloud API Solution Architect (JRI-5723)

Date: Oct 9, 2025

Location:

Singapore

The Japan Research Institute (JRI) Limited is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Group. SMBC Group is a Tokyo-based bank holding company that is ranked among the largest 25 banks globally by assets under management. JRI provides comprehensive, highly value-added information services through the coordinated application of its 3 functions i.e. information systems, consulting and think-tank. As a system integrator, JRI offers services in IT strategy planning, implementation and outsourcing to a broad range of industries and activities. JRI Singapore currently supports the overall IT functions of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) in the Asia Pacific region.

Responsibilities

Drive and responsible for the conceptualization of the technical solution architecture/design base on project’s requirements and IT strategies.
Work with enterprise architects, systems SMEs and product vendors to ensure the proposed technical solution complied with enterprise architecture principles, standards and guidelines while meeting the project objectives.
Bridge between the enterprise architects and the project’s technical delivery team.
Create and update the technical design documentation for the proposed solution architecture.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to drive the solution architecture process and approval.
Articulate and get buy-in for the technical solution from IT management and the enterprise technology/architecture board.
Participate in vendor/product/technology evaluation and selection for the solution proposal.
Assist in reviewing the test cases from system integration perspective.
Undertake research and innovation to keep up to date with industry and technology trends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems or related discipline.
At least 10 years of working experience in the financial industry with minimum 7 years in solution architecture roles.
Familiar with the system and project implementation lifecycle in a banking environment.
Experienced in conceptualizing scalable, resilient technical architecture solution involving cloud solution providers and on-premises systems.
Proficiency in knowledge comprising system integration patterns, enterprise architecture, microservices architecture and cloud computing services.
Broad knowledge of Banking technologies and systems including industry development and trends.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to convey technical concepts and get buy in from management and stakeholders.
Analytical with problem solving mindset and attention to details.
Experience in system integration using REST API and Host to Host (SFTP).
Knowledge on API specification definition and security (OAUTH, OIDC, MTLS etc).
Knowledge on SFTP and security (SSH Key, PGP encryption etc)
Experience in API management platform (APIM) and ability to configure APIM policy, API publishing, security aspects and monitoring.
Knowledge on cloud infrastructure and how it works, especially relating to networking and cloud serverless computing.
Experience in system development (especially Java) and understanding of code management tool such as GIT or SVN.
Knowledge on Azure APIM and Azure IaaS/PaaS is preferred.
Azure native services – App Services, Logic App/Function App, Container Services.
Experience in Agile Development and DevOps will be advantageous.
Relevant certification in TOGAF and cloud solution architecture is a plus.