We are looking for a Senior Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing digital banking solutions, with a focus on Digital Products and Corporate Banking platforms.

This role will play a critical part in defining end-to-end architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and driving innovation across modern banking ecosystems.

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

Senior Solution Architect