Senior Digital Solution Designer with Enterprise Architecture

About This Role

We have an urgent requirement for Senior Digital Solution Designer with Enterprise Architecture experience one of our banking client in Dubai or Fujirah, UAE Lead the end-to-end design of innovative, efficient, and scalable solutions that address complex business challenges and align with enterprise architecture principles- -Must Strong experience in using Enterprise Architecture and Design tools .--Must Develop comprehensive solution architectures that promote reusability, scalability, and adherence to enterprise standards.- -Must Extensive experience working with Open Source tool ,Cloud Architecture experience-- Must Experience of developing and implementing digital Enterprise platforms in financial services --Must Overall understanding of IT Infrastructure environment-- Must Experience of Project Management is Must Strong experience in banking digital applications --- Must Job Purpose The Senior Solution Designer performs a key role in the Bank, responsible for conceptualizing and crafting innovative and effective solutions that address complex business challenges. With an in-depth understanding of technology, business needs, and architectural principles, the Senior Solution Designer translates requirements into actionable designs that drive the development of robust and scalable digital systems. This role plays a critical part in shaping the technological landscape of our projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and industry best practices.The Senior Solution Designer, will also provide technical design leadership, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that not only meet immediate project goals but also contribute to the long-term success of the Bank. This role will provide expert guidance to steer the decision-making process, from architecture design and technology selection to risk assessment and mitigation strategies. The role will utilise exceptional problem-solving abilities and clear communication, to guide stakeholders toward the realization of solutions that are not only functional but also maintainable, extensible, and aligned with our enterprise architecture framework.The role will extend beyond technical expertise, also providing mentorship and guidance to junior team members involved in the design process, by fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth, this role will contribute to the professional development of peers while nurturing a collaborative and innovative atmosphere.Overall, the Senior Solution Designer role is an opportunity to lead, influence, and shape the future of Digital Strategy of bank. Using strategic thinking, technical prowess, and commitment to excellence the role will be instrumental in driving the Bank’s success by delivering solutions that empower our business and exceed our stakeholders' expectations. A senior role responsible for analyzing business needs and working with the architecture and development teams to produce digital designs that will deliver digital business capabilities to the Bank. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Area 1. Solution Design : Lead the end-to-end design of innovative, efficient, and scalable solutions that address complex business challenges and align with enterprise architecture principles. 2. Requirements Analysis: Collaborate with business stakeholders and analysts to gather, analyze, and understand requirements, ensuring a clear comprehension of the problem domain and user needs. 3. Technical Leadership: Provide expert technical guidance and leadership to development teams, making critical design decisions, and ensuring alignment with best practices. 4. Architecture Development: Develop comprehensive solution architectures that promote reusability, scalability, and adherence to enterprise standards. 5. Innovation: Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends, proposing innovative solutions that drive business value and competitive advantage. 6. Documentation: Create and maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of solution designs, architectural diagrams, and implementation guidelines. 7. Risk Management: Identify potential risks in solution designs and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery. 8. Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with project managers, developers, QA teams, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution. 9. Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering their professional growth and skill development. 10. Solution Evaluation: Participate in post-implementation reviews to assess the effectiveness of solutions and identify areas for improvement.

Description/Performance Indicators

• Timely delivery of high-quality solution designs that meet or exceed business requirements. Adherence to architectural best practices and standards.
• Accurate translation of business requirements into detailed technical specifications.
• Effective communication of design decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Seamless integration of new solutions with existing systems.
• Successful resolution of technical challenges.
• Recognition as a trusted technical advisor.
• Development of well-documented architectural designs.
• Alignment of solutions with long-term organizational goals.
• Auditable Documentation
• Introduction of new technologies that enhance solution efficiency or functionality.
• Contribution to the organization's technological evolution.
• Availability of up-to-date and well-organized documentation.
• Ease of understanding for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive identification of risks and implementation of effective mitigation measures.
• Reduced impact of unforeseen challenges on project timelines and quality.
• Smooth project workflows and successful project completion.
• Positive feedback from cross-functional teams regarding collaboration and communication
• Demonstrated improvement in the skills and knowledge of mentees.
• Positive feedback from mentees and stakeholders regarding guidance and support.
• Actionable insights derived from solution evaluations leading to continuous improvement in design practices.
• QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
• Education level (Required/Equivalent)
• Bachelors/Masters Degree in Engineering/IT/Computer Applications.
• Professional Qualifications (Desired)
• Professional certification in Project Management (PMP) and Program Management (PgMP)
• ITIL V4 (F)/ HDI-SCTL
• Database Trainings and certifications in MS SQL/Oracle/DB2/MySQL/Postgres.
• CompTIA A+/MTA, ITAM/CHAMP
• MSCA (Win 2012/2016)/AIX Tech Training/ LPIC-2/CompTIA Linux+
• CCENT
• CEH/CISSP/CompTIA-Security +
• CCSP, CCNA-Cloud, CCSK
• Formal training/Certification in MS Azure/Amazon AWS/Oracle Cloud/SAP Cloud/IBM Cloud.
• Digital Transformation (Any), RPA/ML/AI (Any), CAP.
• Certification/Training in Distributed Enterprise IT Architecture, Middleware, Web Server
• CSSLP, ISO 20022/ISO8583
• TOGAF 9.
• Formal Training/Certification in Banking Application Development.
• Formal Training/Certification in SDLC techniques.
• Formal Training/Certification in Business Analysis
• Work Experience (Required)
• Minimum 10 years of IT experience of which at least 5 years as a full stack developer, and at least 3 years as a Solution Designer, in a reputable Bank or Software vendor.
• Banking/financial services industry experience is essential.
• Practical experience in using Enterprise Architecture and Design tools.
• Expose to managing a small sized team of IT professionals.
• Experience in vendor engagement, communication and management
• Experience of developing and implementing digital Enterprise platforms in financial services
• Track record of success designing digital initiatives using agile development methodology
• Skilled at aligning organization and business goals and Enterprise Architecture standards
• Solid understanding of IT security and ability to work with security professionals to implement and support best practices
• Experienced with both on premise and cloud technology solutions
• Business process analysis and redesign experience: strong business analysis skills; process mapping; business process redesign and implementation.
• Knowledge, Skills and Attributes (Required)
• Good knowledge of standards and best practices and understanding of system control requirements and processes
• Extensive experience working with Open Source tools
• Cloud Architecture experience
• Good knowledge and experience of project management
• Knowledge of analytics and big data reporting platforms (Azure/AWS). Ability to understand the business and develop reporting recommendations
• Good knowledge and experience in banking digital applications
• Overall understanding of IT Infrastructure environment
• Good knowledge & experience in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) stages
• Good command of English. Arabic language would be an added advantage.
• Planning and organizing skillsCommunications skills.

Skills: solution designer,digital,architecture