Mgr Solution & Technology Architecture

Etihad Airways; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Solution Architect to join their dynamic team. This role involves developing innovative solution designs and technology architectures that align with business strategies. With a focus on both agile and waterfall methodologies, you will ensure that the solutions are not only effective but also compliant with enterprise standards. As part of a forward-thinking company, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a transformative journey in the aviation sector, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. If you're passionate about technology and architecture, this is a chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in complex IT architecture environments.
• Expertise in aligning business and IT for reusable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop solution architecture designs and standards within Value Streams.
• Consult with delivery teams to apply new technologies for business initiatives.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Technology Design

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

IT Governance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Certification in Solution Architecture

Tools

TOGAF

SAFe Architect

UML

ArchiMate

Job description

Accountabilities

1. Works within Value Streams (embedded as part of the team), as part of projects or agile delivery teams, to develop solution and technology designs, standards, and build architecture runways.
2. Works closely with Technology & Architecture to ensure the solutions defined & developed align with the agreed technology roadmaps, business capabilities, technology strategy, and are implemented as designed.
3. Ensures solution and technology architecture standards, governance, and principles are effectively implemented within the Value Streams using the Etihad Architecture Frameworks and Tools.
4. Develops the design and implementation of solution architecture as part of both agile and waterfall delivery, enabling innovation, cost efficiency, strategy alignment, and speed to market.
5. Ensures solution and technology architecture assets developed for Value Streams are aligned with the DTI strategy and compliant with the enterprise’s future state architecture.
6. Responsible for developing emergent, intentional, model-driven, solution context, and solution design that meets business requirements, strategy, and standards.
7. Provides consultation to product and project delivery teams, identifying ways to apply new or existing technologies to support business initiatives and innovation, facilitating reuse of ideas, components, services, and patterns within the Value Stream.
8. Defines and develops solution & technology architecture value accelerators, patterns, standards, enablers, and digital technology transformation within Value Streams to ensure alignment with enterprise-wide architecture.

Education & Experience

1. Solution architecture and technology expertise with a minimum of 8 years of experience in complex IT architecture environments. Airline industry experience is desirable.
2. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field is desirable. Certification in Solution and / or Enterprise Architecture (e.g., TOGAF, SAFe Architect, Open Certified Architect, ISEB Architecture, UML, or ArchiMate) is mandatory.
3. Experience in aligning business and IT, driving common approaches, and delivering sustainable, reusable solutions using both agile and waterfall methodologies.

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly became one of the world’s leading airlines. From its base in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. Through its codeshare partners, Etihad offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its service, products, cargo offerings, and loyalty program. All of this supports Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy, aiming to double its fleet size and triple its customer base over the next six years, striving to be the airline everyone wants to fly!

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