Digital Solution Senior Architect

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Abu Dhabi seeks a Digital Solutions Architect to design and implement IT systems architecture that aligns with business strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in digital delivery environments and will manage complex strategic architecture solutions. This role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve high-quality customer experiences and maintain information security.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital delivery environments like mobile, web, and payment gateways.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture and integration methodologies.
• Experience with various technologies such as Java, C#, and Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement IT systems architecture to support business strategy.
• Lead the design and development of complex strategic solutions architecture.
• Partner with product, engineering, and business teams for technical direction.

Skills

Digital delivery environments

Enterprise architecture

SOA and microservices

API-based architecture

Data-centric architecture

Education

B.S. and/or M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Through an understanding of ADIB business needs and the range of technical solutions available, a Digital Solutions Architect delivers a suite of services, products, solutions, and technologies that will provide ADIB with best-practice application architectures.

With an enterprise-wide focus, you will assess, design, and implement IT systems architecture to support ADIB’s business strategy.

Collaborative leadership skills and a strong technical background are critical, as is the ability to provide thought leadership to business stakeholders, the broader technology team, and a community of citizen architects.

Partner with product, engineering, and business teams to provide technical direction and solutions for a range of digital products.

Manage and lead the design and development of complex strategic solutions architecture, including delivery partners.

Bring a product mindset and technical leadership in producing technical solution designs, high-quality functional specifications, and other technical documentation to ensure high-quality customer experiences.

Be a key contributor to the Technology team, ensuring strong partnerships across functions (Engineering, Delivery, Infrastructure, Support, Operations).

Be accountable for broader solution architecture and integration of ADIB internal and vendor-based IT solutions, working with colleagues from across the business who have a strong focus on technology.

Work closely with the Engineering team to ensure systems align with the architectural strategy and principles related to software integrity and reusability.

Adhere to ADIB’s processes, methodologies, standards, and policies related to IT enterprise architecture from a governance perspective.

To BE Open, Trustworthy, Original, and The Example.

Key Accountabilities of the role :

Innovative products and Solution Design

• Deliver a suite of services, products, solutions, and technologies that will provide ADIB with best-practice application architectures.
• Understand requirements from business users, translate them into architecture decisions, and communicate with the development team.
• Follow the mandatory standards set by management in delivering services.
• Partner with product, engineering, and business teams for technical direction and solutions.
• Accountable for solution architecture and integration of ADIB internal and vendor IT solutions.

Communication

• Attend team meetings and one-on-one meetings to maintain high communication standards.
• Respond promptly to emails, assigned tasks, and follow up effectively with stakeholders.

Documentation / Process Ownership

• Take ownership of, maintain, and update documented processes or documentation related to the role.
• Inform document owners of any required changes or improvements.
• Maintain professional and cohesive collaboration with team members and adhere to working hours, which may include extended hours depending on tasks.

Information Security

• Maintain information security throughout employment.
• Report potential or actual security risks or incidents promptly.
• Maintain a risk-free and controlled IT environment at ADIB.

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge

• Experience in digital delivery environments like mobile, web, social, USSD, SMS, and payment gateways.
• Experience in delivering integrated, multi-channel solutions.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture, SOA, microservices, and integration methodologies, especially in Capital Markets or Financial Services.
• Experience with legacy technology environments and associated strategies.
• Experience developing API-based and service-oriented architecture.
• Experience leading architecture in data-centric, large-scale, complex businesses, especially regarding data tools and productization.
• Experience with mission-critical, high-volume transactional environments.
• Experience with RDBMS and high-capacity data warehouses.
• Familiarity with SDLC using traditional and agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of technologies such as Java, C#, VB, .NET, ASP.Net, middleware, ETL, API, AEM, and Salesforce.
• B.S. and/or M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent.

Job Info

• Job Identification 3263
• Posting Date 06 / 18 / 2025, 11:49 AM
• Apply Before 07 / 17 / 2025, 11:49 AM

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