Enterprise Architect / Solution Architect

Overview

**Location:** Abu Dhabi

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Job Summary

Role Requirements

• Design end-to-end technology solutions aligned with business requirements and organizational strategy.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and business analysis to understand complex requirements and objectives.
• Create comprehensive architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and solution design documents.
• Design scalable, secure, and resilient system architectures leveraging cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Evaluate and recommend technology stacks, frameworks, and tools for specific business needs.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards, patterns, and best practices across the organization.
• Lead design reviews and ensure adherence to architecture governance and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure successful implementation of designed solutions.
• Conduct technical assessments of existing systems and recommend optimization strategies.
• Design migration strategies for legacy systems to modern cloud-native architectures.
• Implement security, performance, and scalability considerations throughout the architecture.
• Mentor and guide technical teams on architectural decisions and technical excellence.
• Participate in vendor evaluation and selection processes for technology solutions.
• Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends to keep solutions current and competitive.
• Develop cost optimization strategies and provide financial impact analysis for solutions.
• Contribute to knowledge management and documentation of architectural decisions and patterns.
• Required skills:
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform) including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings.
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing.
• Experience designing distributed systems, APIs (REST, GraphQL), and event-driven architectures.
• Proficiency in enterprise integration patterns, message brokers, and asynchronous communication.
• Knowledge of relational (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cassandra).
• Understanding of data warehouse and analytics platforms (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift).
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and monitoring solutions.
• Strong expertise in security architecture including identity management (IAM, OAuth, SAML), encryption, and compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2).
• Knowledge of high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.
• Experience with API gateway patterns, load balancing, and caching strategies.
• Understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, DevOps) and their implications on architecture.
• Experience with technology assessment frameworks and maturity models.
• Strong business acumen with ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience creating architectural documentation (C4 model, UML, architecture decision records).
• Excellent presentation and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities for complex technical challenges.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies (AI/ML, IoT, blockchain) and their applications.
• Experience in cost optimization and financial modeling for cloud solutions.
• Vendor management and technology partnership expertise.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing technical talent.

Role Requirements and Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Minimum 10+ years of software development and architecture experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of solutions architecture and enterprise design experience.
• Deep hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience designing scalable systems for enterprise clients with complex requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in multiple technology domains (backend, frontend, databases, infrastructure).
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, ArchiMate).
• Understanding of IT governance, compliance, and security frameworks.
• Strong understanding of software design principles and enterprise integration patterns.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Track record of successfully delivering complex technical initiatives.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging technologies.
• Ability to balance technical excellence with business pragmatism.

Us

• Opportunities to work on transformative projects, cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions with leading global firms across industry sectors.
• Continuous investment in employee growth and professional development with a strong focus on up & re-skilling.
• Competitive compensation & benefits, ESOPs and international assignments.
• Supportive environment with healthy work-life balance and a focus on employee well-being.
• Open culture that values diverse perspectives, encourages transparent communication and rewards contributions.

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