Solution & Technology Architect (Airline Domain)

**Open Position:** 1

**Mandatory:** TOGAF Certified

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Design and own **end-to-end, holistic solution architecture** aligned with enterprise standards and best practices
• Create **solution intent and low-level design artifacts** (ICDs, ICMs, etc.)
• Define and implement **architecture patterns, standards, and enablers** for value streams
• Deliver solution architecture across **Agile and Waterfall models**, ensuring innovation, speed, and cost efficiency
• Ensure adherence to **architecture governance, principles, and Well-Architected Framework**
• Collaborate with stakeholders across DTI to align solutions with **technology roadmaps, business capabilities, and strategy**
• Drive **microservices and SOA-based architecture adoption**
• Evaluate and introduce **new technologies** to enhance business value and delivery efficiency
• Contribute to improving **architecture practice maturity**, standards, and governance
• Support and maintain **business capability models**
• Work closely with business and engineering teams to ensure **solutions are implemented as designed**

Required Skills & Experience

• 14+ years of overall experience with strong **architecture expertise**
• 4–5 years of experience in **Solution Architecture / Solutioning roles**
• Mandatory expertise in:
• **Architecture Frameworks (TOGAF – Required)**
• **Microservices Architecture**
• **Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)**
• Strong experience in designing **enterprise-scale distributed systems**
• Solid understanding of **integration patterns and API-based architectures**
• Experience with **full SDLC (Agile & Waterfall)**
• Strong stakeholder management and **communication skills**
• Experience working in **large enterprise organizations preferred**

Technology Stack

• Open to **.NET / Java / similar enterprise technologies**
• Infrastructure experience **not required**

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• **TOGAF Certification – Mandatory**
• Additional certifications preferred:
• SAFe Architect
• Well-Architected Frameworks

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience in **Airline domain** (PSS, Airport Operations, Cargo, Customer Platforms, Engineering, etc.)
• Exposure to **SAFe Agile methodology**
• Experience in **large-scale digital transformation programs**

Interview Process

• **Round 1:** Technical Discussion
• **Round 2:** Case Study

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong **enterprise architect with solutioning expertise**
• Experience in **complex, integration-heavy environments**
• Ability to **bridge business and technical architecture**
• Proven experience in delivering **scalable, enterprise-grade solutions**

Application Question(s)

• What is your notice period?
• Do you hold a TOGAF certification?
• How many years of experience do you have in Solution Architecture?
• Are you currently based in UAE or open to relocate to Abu Dhabi?