Lead Sollution Architect

Wasl Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasl Group is seeking a Lead Solution Architect to design and govern enterprise architectures across cloud and on-premises systems. You will drive API governance, system integration, and data architecture for unified processes and experiences.

Responsibilities include defining standards, blueprints, and patterns, while guiding multi-cloud strategies and secure, scalable solutions across Salesforce, SAP S/4HANA, HR, Finance, Leasing, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in IT Architecture, Solution Architecture, Integration Architecture, or Cloud Architecture.
• Proven experience in enterprise solution architecture and architecture blueprinting.
• Strong expertise in Salesforce, SAP S/4HANA, and enterprise platform integration.
• Experience with MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Apache Camel, Azure Logic Apps, or similar integration technologies.
• Strong understanding of API management platforms such as Apigee, Kong, or AWS API Gateway.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of security, compliance, data governance, and enterprise integration best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, problem-solving, and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise solution architectures that enable integration between cloud and on-premises platforms.
• Develop architecture blueprints, reference architectures, and solution patterns aligned with business objectives.
• Cloud Architecture & Strategy: develop and implement cloud architecture strategies; lead adoption of cloud-native, hybrid, and multi-cloud solutions with governance, performance, and security.
• API & Integration Governance: establish API and integration architecture standards, policies, and governance frameworks; ensure API lifecycle management, security, reliability, scalability, and reuse.
• Digital Platform Integration: architect integrations across Salesforce, SAP S/4HANA, HR, Finance, Leasing, Sales, and other enterprise platforms; enable process automation and unified customer experiences.
• Security, Compliance & Data Architecture: ensure architecture compliance with security standards, data privacy regulations, and governance; lead data integration and governance initiatives.

Skills

API

ESB

ETL

Messaging

Orchestration

Integration patterns

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MuleSoft

SAP CPI/BTP

Dell Boomi

Apache Camel

Azure Logic Apps

Job description

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Position Title: Lead Solution Architect
Reports to:Head of Enterprise Architecture & Planning
Department: Information Technology Management

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Solution Architect plays a critical role in Wasl's digital transformation journey by designing, governing, and implementing enterprise solution architectures that connect diverse cloud and on-premises platforms. The role is responsible for defining architecture standards, integration patterns, cloud strategies, and API governance frameworks while ensuring secure, scalable, resilient, and high-performing solutions. The position leads architecture initiatives across platforms such as Salesforce, SAP S/4HANA, and other business applications to enable seamless business processes, unified customer experiences, and enterprise-wide data integration.

JOB DIMENSIONS

Number of Staff Supervised:

• Direct Reports: Nil
• Total Reports: Nil

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Key Accountabilities

• Design and maintain enterprise solution architectures that enable integration between cloud and on-premises platforms.
• Develop architecture blueprints, reference architectures, and solution patterns aligned with business objectives.
• Cloud Architecture & Strategy
  • Develop and implement cloud architecture strategies supporting business and IT objectives.
  • Lead adoption of cloud-native, hybrid, and multi-cloud solutions while ensuring governance, performance, and security compliance.
• API & Integration Governance
  • Establish API and integration architecture standards, policies, and governance frameworks.
  • Ensure API lifecycle management, security, reliability, scalability, and reuse across the enterprise.
• Digital Platform Integration
  • Architect integrations across Salesforce, SAP S/4HANA, HR, Finance, Leasing, Sales, and other enterprise platforms.
  • Enable process automation, workflow orchestration, and unified customer experiences through integrated solutions.
• Security, Compliance & Data Architecture
  • Ensure architecture compliance with security standards, data privacy regulations, and enterprise governance requirements.
  • Lead data integration, synchronization, transformation, and data governance initiatives to support operational and analytical needs.

KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Skill

Description

Proficiency Level

API, ESB, ETL, messaging, orchestration, and integration patterns

Expert

Expert

Enterprise Applications

SAP S/4HANA, Salesforce and enterprise platform integration

Expert

API Management

API governance, lifecycle management, and security frameworks

Advanced

Data Integration

Data synchronization, transformation, and quality management

Advanced

Security Architecture

Identity management, encryption, API security, and compliance

Advanced

Middleware Platforms

MuleSoft, SAP CPI/BTP

Advanced

Solution Governance

Technical Expert

Architecture standards, review boards, and governance frameworks

Stakeholder engagement, architecture guidance, and mentoring

Expert

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

• CIO, IT General Manager, Heads of Departments, Senior Managers and Managers.
• IT teams, business stakeholders, COO office, Wasl departments, and affiliated business units

External:

• System Integrators and Implementation Partners.
• Technology vendors, cloud service providers, and managed service partners.

WORK SETTING & DECISION AUTHORITY

The role operates within a highly integrated enterprise technology environment supporting Wasl's digital transformation initiatives. The position is expected to make architecture decisions related to Solution Design, Integration platforms, cloud adoption, API governance, security controls, and enterprise solution standards. The role provides technical leadership and architecture direction across multiple business initiatives and transformation programs.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for providing architecture recommendations that optimize technology investments and reduce long‑term technical debt.
• Supports technology evaluation, platform selection, and solution cost optimization initiatives.
• No direct budget authority specified.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in IT Architecture, Solution Architecture, Integration Architecture, or Cloud Architecture.
• Proven experience in enterprise solution architecture and architecture blueprinting.
• Strong expertise in Salesforce, SAP S/4HANA, and enterprise platform integration.
• Experience with MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Apache Camel, Azure Logic Apps, or similar integration technologies.
• Strong understanding of API management platforms such as Apigee, Kong, or AWS API Gateway.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of security, compliance, data governance, and enterprise integration best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, problem-solving, and leadership capabilities.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, or equivalent architecture certification.