Solution Architect

Function

We’re Hitachi Digital Services, a global digital solutions and transformation business with a bold vision of our world’s potential. We’re people-centric and here to power good. Every day, we future-proof urban spaces, conserve natural resources, protect rainforests, and save lives. This is a world where innovation, technology, and deep expertise come together to take our company and customers from what’s now to what’s next. We make it happen through the power of acceleration.

Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to bring a better tomorrow closer to today. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.

Job Summary:**
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solution Architect to join our dynamic team at Hitachi Digital Services Vietnam Co. Ltd. This role involves designing and overseeing the implementation of complex technical solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and architectural best practices. You will bridge the gap between business requirements and technical execution, playing a pivotal role in delivering innovative and robust digital services.
Job Responsibilities:**
* Lead the design and architecture of end-to-end technical solutions, including system integration, data flows, and application architecture, for various client projects.
* Translate business requirements and user stories into technical specifications, architectural blueprints, and detailed design documents.
* Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, platforms, and frameworks to meet project needs, considering scalability, security, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
* Collaborate closely with development teams, project managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure successful solution delivery.
* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
* Conduct architectural reviews and audits to identify potential risks, performance bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
* Develop and maintain architectural documentation, including design patterns, reference architectures, and technical standards.
* Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and architectural patterns to continuously enhance solution offerings.
* Participate in pre-sales activities, including technical presentations, solution demonstrations, and effort estimations.
* Act as a technical subject matter expert for clients and internal teams.
Job Qualifications:**
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
* Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development with at least 3-5 years in a Solution Architect or similar senior technical role.
* Proven experience in designing and implementing complex enterprise-level solutions across various domains (e.g., cloud, data, applications, integration).
* Strong understanding of various architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven, SOA) and design principles.
* Proficiency in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) with relevant certifications highly desirable.
* Extensive experience with modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, .NET, Node.js) and frameworks.
* Solid understanding of database technologies (relational and NoSQL) and data modeling.
* Experience with API design and management, integration patterns, and enterprise service bus (ESB) solutions.
* Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
* Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
* Experience in a consulting or client-facing role is a plus.

We’re a global, team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can make a positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can bring a better tomorrow closer to today, this is the place for you.

Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.

We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.

We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.