System Architect, Front & Back Office

About Us

Tentacle Tech is an IT and software development consulting company serving some of Malaysia's largest enterprises. We deliver technology solutions, software development services, and IT consulting across multiple industries. We are looking for a talented professional to join our growing team.

The Role

Are you ready to shape the technology behind capital markets trading? As System Architect, Front & Back Office, you will define and deliver the end-to-end solution architecture for trading platforms supporting Bursa Malaysia and global markets. You will make sure front-office OMS, pre-trade risk, FIX connectivity and back-office integrations are scalable, resilient, compliant and aligned with business strategy, while guiding strategic transformation and modernisation initiatives in the finance sector.

What You'll Do

• Define end-to-end architecture for Trading OMS, Pre-Trade Risk Management (RMS), FIX gateways and downstream integrations

• Ensure low-latency, high-availability and fault-tolerant system design

• Lead solution architecture for strategic trading platform transformation, including functional enhancement, technology modernisation and architectural rationalisation

• Perform architecture assessments, option analysis and evolution planning across existing and target-state trading platforms

• Define integration patterns between front office, middle office, clearing, settlement and reporting systems

• Safeguard data consistency and operational resilience across the trading lifecycle

• Ensure compliance with Bursa Malaysia rules, internal risk policies and audit requirements, and support audit and regulator queries from an architecture perspective

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in trading platform or solution architecture

• Strong knowledge of Trading OMS, Pre-Trade Risk and the end-to-end trading lifecycle

• Hands-on understanding of the FIX protocol and connectivity

• Proven expertise in low-latency and high-availability system design

• Solid database knowledge and a track record in performance optimisation

• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate architecture clearly to business and technical audiences

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Permanent position with long-term career stability

• Opportunity to work on high-impact trading platform transformation projects

• Continuous learning, training and professional development

• Mentorship, career progression and a supportive team environment

How to Apply

Apply now with your latest CV, or reach out to our recruitment team to learn more.