Full Stack Solution Architect - First Abu Dhabi Bank - Abu Dhabi, UAE

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 390,600 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank seeks a Full Stack Solution Architect in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This senior role involves designing and delivering digital product architectures across various platforms while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 10 years of industry experience, strong backgrounds in Java and Node.js, and a proven record in designing microservices architectures. Be part of transformational initiatives at the leading bank in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• 10 years of total industry experience, with 5 years as a Solution Architect.
• Strong development background using Java and Node.js.
• Experience with microservices and Agile product development.

Responsibilities

• Produce architecture designs for services and integrations.
• Translate business needs into technical structures.
• Lead and mentor engineering teams to deliver software solutions.

Skills

Microservices architecture

Full stack development

AWS cloud architecture

Agile SCRUM delivery

DevOps and CI/CD

Enterprise integration

API design and security

Team leadership and mentoring

Technical solution ownership

Architectural governance

Job description

Position Overview

Full Stack Solution Architect - First Abu Dhabi Bank - Abu Dhabi, UAE

This senior technology role focuses on designing, shaping, and delivering modern digital product architectures across mobile platforms, backend systems, and integrated enterprise services. As a Full Stack Solution Architect, you will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to define high‑level and low‑level designs, lead technical direction, and ensure FAB’s digital platforms remain innovative, secure, and scalable.

Job Details

Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: IT and Services
Salary: 35,000-45,000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high‑level and low‑level architecture designs for mobile platforms, backend services, and all related integrations.
• Translate business requirements into technical structures while ensuring alignment with enterprise security, compliance, and architecture standards.
• Lead, guide, and mentor engineering teams across multiple platforms to deliver enterprise‑grade software solutions.
• Evaluate and introduce modern technologies, frameworks, and best practices to maintain cutting‑edge digital capabilities.
• Use a blend of open‑source and commercial tools to build scalable, cost‑efficient solutions aligned with FAB’s digital strategy.
• Collaborate with IT, risk, security, and compliance teams to ensure safe and reliable delivery of applications.
• Maintain architectural ownership over product designs, ensuring consistency, scalability, and maintainability.
• Participate in Agile delivery cycles, contributing to sprint planning, refinement, and technical discussions.
• Drive knowledge sharing and technical advocacy through workshops, internal talks, and technical sessions.
• Support RFP reviews, ARB approval cycles, and technical recruitment processes.
• Advise the business on technology implications, trade‑offs, and solution feasibility.

Ideal Profile

• 10 years of total industry experience, with at least 5 years in software development and 5 years as a Solution Architect.
• Strong development background using modern languages such as Java and Node.js.
• Solid experience designing microservices‑based digital platforms.
• Hands‑on experience in Agile product development environments.
• Strong knowledge of SOA, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, REST APIs, and databases including Oracle, MySQL, SQL, and NoSQL.
• Deep understanding of AWS services (EC2, S3, VPCs, IAM, Direct Connect, CloudFront, AZ configuration, firewalls, and security groups).
• Experience working with authentication, SSO, LDAP, LAMP stacks, and search technologies.
• Familiar with DevOps, CI/CD, design patterns, refactoring, and building scalable applications.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder‑engagement capabilities.
• Experience participating in tech meetups, speaking engagements, or writing technical content is a plus.

Skills Set

• Microservices architecture
• Full stack development
• AWS cloud architecture
• Agile SCRUM delivery
• DevOps and CI/CD
• Enterprise integration
• API design and security
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Technical solution ownership
• Architectural governance

Why Join Us

• Work with the #1 bank in the Middle East, shaping major digital transformation initiatives.
• Be part of a high‑impact technology environment driving future‑ready digital banking.
• Opportunity to influence architectural decisions and lead cross‑functional technical teams.
• Strong learning, innovation, and career‑growth culture.

About the Company

First Abu Dhabi Bank is a global financial leader known for stability, innovation, and world‑class digital transformation initiatives. FAB empowers teams to build future‑ready banking solutions while fostering continuous learning and exceptional career development.