Senior Solution Architect

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

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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