Digital Solution Architect

Salt Digital Recruitment; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

Salt Digital Recruitment is seeking a Digital Solution Architect in Abu Dhabi to lead the design of scalable and secure digital solutions. The role involves working with a variety of technologies including Azure, React, Next.js, and Node.js to deliver high-performing architectures.

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of software engineering experience, with a significant focus on cloud-native solutions and DevOps practices. This role is critical in aligning digital products with the organization's strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in software engineering, including 2–3 years hands-on with Node.js, React, Next.js, and Nest.js.
• 3+ years designing solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Strong experience with cloud architecture, PaaS, and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and deliver cloud-native architectures on Microsoft Azure.
• Lead the technical direction across web and mobile products.
• Provide hands-on engineering leadership across React, Next.js, Node.js, and Nest.js.

Skills

Node.js

React

Next.js

Nest.js

Microsoft Azure

DevOps

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

Docker

Terraform

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or relevant field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

A major organisation in the UAE is looking for a Digital Solution Architect to lead architecture across a large portfolio of digital products. This position plays a key role in designing scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions using Azure, React/Next.js, and Node.js/Nest.js technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, document, and deliver cloud-native architectures on Microsoft Azure
• Lead the technical direction across web and mobile products
• Provide hands‑on engineering leadership across React, Next.js, Node.js, and Nest.js
• Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
• Oversee PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, and related data technologies
• Ensure security, identity, and compliance best practices across solutions
• Design and manage integrations with third‑party systems
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to align solutions with strategic goals
• Drive performance optimisation and cost‑efficient cloud utilisation

Requirements

• 6+ years in software engineering, including 2–3 years hands‑on with Node.js, React, Next.js, and Nest.js
• 3+ years designing solutions on Microsoft Azure
• Strong experience with cloud architecture, PaaS, and DevOps practices
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Docker, Terraform, and Azure DevOps
• Ability to partner with senior stakeholders and lead architectural direction
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or relevant field (certifications preferred)