Java Solution Architect - Banking

VAM Systems; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable IT solutions provider is seeking a Java Solution Architect for its Dubai operations. The ideal candidate should have 8–10 years of experience in system analysis and design, with a strong background in banking systems and integration technologies. Responsibilities include managing microservices applications and ensuring the best practices in SOA delivery. This is a full-time role with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years experience in system analysis, design, construction, and testing.
• 4–7 years banking industry experience.
• 4–5 years integration experience.

Skills

Integration Patterns

Web services design knowledge

Spring Web services and SOA architecture

Microservices application technology

Message Oriented Middleware

Databases expertise

CI/CD technology

Docker and Kubernetes management

Monitoring technologies

Agile Development Methodologies

Banking SOA Delivery methodology

Security & performance best practices

Job description

We are currently looking for a Java Solution Architect – Banking for our UAE operations with the following skill set and terms & conditions.

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role:

• Integration Patterns
• Web services design knowledge (SOAP, REST, microservices, design/run time governance)
• Spring Web services and SOA based architecture
• Deep expertise in Microservices application technology foundations (Java Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Struts, NodeJS, Docker, API Management, etc.)
• Message Oriented Middleware: Kafka, MQ Series, Sun One Message Queue, RabbitMQ, MQ, ActiveMQ
• Databases: SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, DataFlex, MS Access, MySQL, Sybase
• CI/CD technology: Jenkins, Maven, Gradle, etc.
• Packaging, deployment, and management of Docker and Kubernetes-based platforms and relevant use cases/challenges
• Technical and functional J2EE/DevOps/Production Support
• Monitoring (APM) technologies: AppDynamics, Kibana, Grafana, Elasticsearch
• OpenShift multiple clusters in multi‑regions in HA mode, OpenShift API server
• WebSphere Application Server 8.x, XML/XSLT
• Agile Development Methodologies
• Customization of Decision Center and Enterprise Console using extension APIs
• Standard financial solution components: core banking, payments, cards, e‑channels, reconciliation, GL integration
• Banking SOA Delivery methodology, SOA Center of Excellence, implementation of SOA best practices
• Core Service design: REST APIs, Web services, different Integration Design Patterns, SOA principles & best practices
• SDLC & SGLC processes, Creating HLD & LLD Documentation
• IBM technologies: Data Power, API Connect, ODM, ACE (IIB V11, IIB V10.x), ESQL, Flow Development, MQ V9.x tasks, WSRR
• Integration protocols: SFTP, TCP/IP, MQJMS, HTTPS, WS, REST
• Security & performance best practices
• Prepare IIB and MQ scripts under Linux
• Testing tools: SOAPUI, RPTRFT, Load Runner, Postman; Unit Test Documents & Test case Scenarios

Experience:

• 8–10 years experience in system analysis, design, construction, and testing
• 4–7 years banking industry experience
• 4–5 years integration experience

Joining time frame: 2 weeks (maximum 1 month)

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full‑time