Solution Architect

Job description:

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.

Sign-on Bonus
: Eligible for candidates who are currently employed elsewhere and able to join GFT 
before 4th January 2026
.

Role Summary

We are seeking a seasoned 
Solution Architect,
based in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, particularly in banking transformation. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in designing, implementing, and modernizing banking systems, ensuring the architecture supports the evolving needs of financial institutions.

Key Activities

• Design and implement end-to-end solution architectures for banking transformation and modernization initiatives
• Evaluate existing banking systems, identify limitations, and propose scalable and sustainable architectural solutions
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and subject matter experts to define solution blueprints
• Manage and coordinate technical efforts across multiple teams to ensure timely delivery of robust and future-proof banking solutions
• Ensure architectural integrity and consistency across the entire banking ecosystem
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Decisions (RAID) throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide technical leadership in defining best practices and frameworks for banking transformation

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 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
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in a Solution Architect role or 5+ years of experience in banking technology, banking implementation, or platform engineering
• Strong understanding of banking products, transaction processing, payments, and regulatory requirements
• Expertise in enterprise architecture, software design patterns, and API-driven architectures
• Proficiency in modern application development methodologies, including event-driven architecture and microservices
• Hands-on experience with integration frameworks and legacy modernization approaches in banking
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment and lead technical discussions

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

(Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not received a response from GFT regarding your application within 10 workdays, please consider that we have decided to proceed with other candidates. We truly appreciate your interest in GFT and thank you for your understanding.)