Senior Solution Architect

Overview

Requirements

• **Key Responsibilities****1.
• Solution Design & Delivery*** Design and deliver **end-to-end architecture solutions** across digital and corporate banking platforms
• Translate business requirements into **scalable, secure, and high-performing technical solutions**
• Own architecture artifacts including **HLDs, LLDs, and solution design documents**
• Ensure timely delivery of architecture outputs aligned with project timelines
• Drive **integration strategies** across core banking, payment systems, and third-party platforms
• **2.
• Platform Reliability, Security & Performance*** Architect **resilient, highly available, and secure systems** aligned with enterprise standards
• Embed **security architecture principles** (IAM, encryption, API security, zero-trust) across solutions
• Ensure compliance with **banking regulations and security frameworks**
• Optimize system performance, scalability, and fault tolerance
• **3.
• Architecture Governance & Best Practices*** Define and promote **reusable architecture patterns, blueprints, and frameworks**
• Conduct **architecture reviews and peer review sessions** to ensure quality and consistency
• Drive adoption of **modern architecture practices** (microservices, API-first, cloud-native)
• Improve architecture workflows through **automation and standardization**
• **4.
• Stakeholder Collaboration*** Act as a **bridge between business, product, and engineering teams**
• Work closely with stakeholders to align architecture with **business goals and product strategy**
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across cross-functional teams
• **5.
• Knowledge Sharing & Leadership*** Conduct **technical workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions** for teams
• Mentor engineers and junior architects, fostering a **culture of technical excellence**
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the architecture practice
• **6.
• Continuous Learning & Development*** Stay updated with **emerging technologies, fintech trends, and architecture practices**
• Actively contribute to personal and team growth through **learning, coaching, and mentoring**
• **Required Skills & Experience*** 8+ years of experience in **solution architecture / software architecture**
• Strong background in **digital banking and corporate banking systems**
• Expertise in **Solution Architecture and Security Architecture**
• Hands-on experience with:
• + **Microservices architecture & API design**
• + **Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)**
• + **Integration patterns and middleware**
• + **DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines**
• Strong understanding of:
• + **Banking systems (Core Banking, Payments, Channels)**
• + **Security frameworks and best practices**
• Experience in **designing scalable, distributed systems**
• **Preferred Qualifications*** Experience in **UAE/GCC banking domain**
• Certifications in **Cloud / Architecture / Security (TOGAF, AWS, Azure, etc.)**
• Exposure to **modern digital banking platforms and fintech ecosystems**
• **What We’re Looking For*** Strong **problem-solving and strategic thinking**
• Ability to **own and drive architecture decisions end-to-end**
• Excellent **stakeholder management and communication skills**
• Passion for building **secure, scalable, and future-ready systems**