Solutions Architect

[What the role is]

The National Library Board (NLB) nurtures Readers for Life, Learning Communities and a Knowledgeable Nation by promoting reading, learning and history through our network of 28 libraries across Singapore, the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore.

At NLB, you can look forward to a flexible, hybrid work environment with rewarding, impactful deliverables that improve the lives of the community. With caring colleagues, you will be in an ideal environment for professional development, innovation and impact.
We can offer you:
• A chance to Impact the Community, bridge gaps and empower everyone with the opportunity for learning and discovery.
• An opportunity to Innovate and Push Boundaries. We value ideas, curiosity and a passion for innovation to transform our libraries and archives.
• An organisation that Cares for your Growth and Wellbeing through investment in staff development and wellbeing in a supportive and collaborative environment.

[What you will be working on]

• Plan and develop mid- and long-term IT architectural strategies to meet the ongoing NLB business needs and the Digital Library & e-Strategy for the Libraries of the Future and NL-NAS master plans.
• Plan and develop and maintenance of NLB-wide Application Architecture (AA) and Technical Architecture (TA) to ensure compliance with WOG and internal directives and plan for technology adoption, obsolescence, and standardization.
• Establish the technical architecture to adopt for all NLB IT-related projects and provide technical leadership in reviewing and advising on any issues arising.
• Provide technical leadership in the technical design and development of Proof-of-Concept (PoC) projects.
• Provide technical leadership in operational and infrastructural systems.
• Analyse business strategies and provide insights from a technical perspective on possible solutions that would meet and enhance desired business outcomes

[What we are looking for]

• 3-5 years of relevant technical working experience with a minimum of 2 years of experience in designing and implementing enterprise solutions
• Experience in various IT technologies, standards, and languages, in particular web technologies, web services, Java, and .Net.
• Experience in solution/data architecture would be a plus
• Experience in designing systems in low-code platforms would be a plus
• Familiarity with the full software development lifecycle and methodologies
• Strong technical knowledge with an enterprise perspective
• Preferably have knowledge and experience with Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Cloud technologies particularly on Amazon Web Services.
• AWS/Google cloud certifications will be an added advantage e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, Google Certified - Cloud Architect
• Strong analytical capability, able to pick up new skills and domains quickly
• Able to communicate with all levels and a good team player
• Able to see both the bigger picture as well as go into details when necessary

The work location will be at ESR BizPark @ Chai Chee. The successful applicant will be appointed on a project contract until 31 Dec 2026.