Java Solution Architect

Virtusa; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtusa is seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect to join our dynamic team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have 14+ years of IT experience, specializing in large-scale enterprise systems within banking and financial services. Key responsibilities include designing comprehensive solutions, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and ensuring adherence to robust security protocols. Join us for an opportunity to contribute to award-winning digital transformation projects across the Middle East, while working closely with a talented global team dedicated to innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Over 14 years of IT experience, with 5+ years as a Solution Architect for large-scale enterprise systems.
• Proven experience in banking and financial services, especially with Core Banking and Payments.

Responsibilities

• Design solutions using integration tools and messaging platforms.
• Ensure compliance with banking security protocols and data protection standards.
• Manage cloud architecture and hybrid integration.

Skills

Integration tools (IBM Integration Bus, IBM API Gateway)

Messaging platforms (Kafka, MQ)

Cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, GCP)

DevOps, CI/CD, microservices

Enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, BIAN)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Role: Solution Architect

Experience: 13+ Years

Job Description:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

· 14+ years of IT experience, with at least 5 years as a Solution Architect for large-scale enterprise systems.

· Proven experience in banking and financial services, particularly in areas such as Core Banking, Payments, Digital Banking, Lending, and Channels.

· Strong understanding of banking business processes and compliance requirements.

· Hands-on experience in designing solutions using integration tools (e.g., IBM Integration Bus & IBM API Gateway) and messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka, MQ).

· Familiarity with security protocols and data protection standards in banking environments (e.g., OAuth2, TLS, PKI, DLP).

· Cloud architecture experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP) with hybrid integration knowledge.

· Strong knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, microservices, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).

· Familiar with enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF or BIAN.

About Virtusa

Add the Middle East to your global professional experience and have the opportunity to work on some of the leading Digital Transformation programs.

Virtusa is one of the fastest-growing IT Services companies in the Middle East with a growing client base in the UAE, KSA, Qatar & Oman. We work with leading Banking and Financial Services, Travel, Telecom, and Enterprises firms in the region. We have partnered with our clients to win awards from Gartner, IDC, WfMC, and other analysts for the work delivered in the region.

Why not be part of this exciting, award-winning team? Don’t just take our word—listen to our customers:

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Virtusa values teamwork, quality of life, and professional and personal development. When you join us, you become part of a global team of over 30,000 people dedicated to your growth—offering exciting projects, opportunities, and working with state-of-the-art technologies throughout your career with us.