Enterprise Solution Architect Specialist

About the role

Smart Axiata is looking for an Enterprise Solution Architect Specialist to develop end-to-end technology solution architectures that support its digital products, telecommunications and ICT services, and enterprise transformation initiatives. The role works with internal and external stakeholders to turn business requirements into scalable, cost-effective architectures aligned with enterprise architecture standards and the company's vision.

Key responsibilities

• Design end-to-end and standard solution architectures for telecommunications, ICT, digital and enterprise initiatives alongside senior architects.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to produce requirements and design documents that reflect business needs.
• Produce and maintain solution design documents, architecture diagrams, integration flows and technical specifications.
• Evaluate technology options, run feasibility studies, support proof-of-concept (PoC) and recommend platforms, tools and design patterns.
• Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture principles, cybersecurity policies and data governance standards.
• Collaborate with developers, vendors and partners through design reviews, implementation planning and refinement sessions.
• Stay current on emerging technologies such as 5G, Cloud Native, Data, AI and ICT.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or Telecommunications.
• At least 3 years of experience in software development, systems engineering, integration or solution design; outstanding fresh graduates with strong internships, capstone projects or certifications may also be considered.
• Prior experience in telecommunications, banking/fintech or large enterprise IT is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Required skills

• Understanding of solution architecture principles and design patterns; TOGAF and TM Forum ODA knowledge is a plus.
• REST / GraphQL APIs, API Gateway, microservices and event-driven architecture.
• Familiarity with at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Basic database concepts (SQL vs NoSQL, OLAP vs OLTP, CAP Theorem, ETL pipelines) and hands-on experience with at least one programming language (Java, Python, Go or C#).
• DevOps awareness, CI/CD pipelines, Git and cybersecurity fundamentals.