Principal Solution Architect

ENTERTAINER FZ LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to design and develop enterprise applications for web and mobile platforms. The role involves collaborating with engineers and product managers to deliver high-quality products, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and guiding development teams throughout the implementation lifecycle. This is an opportunity to impact digital experiences significantly.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work with an energetic and innovative company

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in solution architecture or software engineering.
• Proven experience designing scalable and secure systems.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end technical architectures for enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

MoEngage

Salesforce

Job description

About Us
The ENTERTAINER is a leading digital company dedicated to adding value for consumers by bringing them the best incentive offers globally. We are a 100% digital, data-driven tech company providing first-rate offers across renowned dining, leisure, entertainment, and hotel brands worldwide. The ENTERTAINER has grown with the aim of creating unbeatable value and loyalty everywhere we operate. We believe that "experience is everything," and that's why we are passionate about creating unforgettable experiences for our customers, partners, and employees.

About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Solutions Architect who specializes in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise applications for web and mobile platforms. You will lead the architecture of robust, scalable, highly available and maintainable systems that power our digital experiences.
Working at the intersection of technology and business, you will collaborate with a diverse and talented team of engineers and product managers to deliver high-quality products that meet the expectations of our customers and stakeholders. If you're passionate about solving complex problems, learning new technologies, and creating meaningful impact, this role is for you.

As a Principal Solution Architect you will

• Design end-to-end technical architectures for enterprise systems, web and mobile applications, and integrations.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into solution blueprints.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and platforms to enhance architectural efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, domain-driven design principles, security policies, and compliance requirements.
• Guide development teams throughout the implementation lifecycle, including code reviews, performance tuning, and technical troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain architectural documentation, including diagrams, standards, and decision records.
• Lead technical assessments, feasibility studies, and POCs (proof of concepts).
• Foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement within cross-functional teams.

Technical Strengths

• Languages & Frameworks: Python, Golang, Django, Flask, PHP, Laravel, Symphony, CakePHP, ReactJS, NodeJS, ASP.NET Core
• Databases: MySQL, Aurora MySQL, Redis, OpenSearch
• Cloud: AWS & Azure Cloud
• Integrations & Tools: MoEngage, Singular, Epsilon, SendGrid, Salesforce, UAE PASS, Crashlytics
• Platforms: Android, iOS & Web
• Architecture: RESTful APIs, Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, Serverless

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in solution architecture, software engineering, or systems design.
• Proven experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, highly available and high performance systems for Web, APIs and mobile applications.
• Strong understanding of software architectures like Layered, client server, Microservice, Service oriented, MVC, even driven architectures based on cloud.
• Certified in software architecture, domain-driven design, or enterprise architecture foundations is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in designing APIs, microservices, enterprise integration patterns, and data architectures.
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to work across functional teams and influence decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CPSA, TOGAF, AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional, or equivalent.
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., fintech, healthcare, telecom) is desirable.
• Exposure to Enterprise SaaS platforms and B2C & Multitenant B2B application architectures.
• Familiarity with LLM Models, Generative AI (GenAI), and AI integration in modern mobile applications.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with an energetic and innovative company.
• A chance to contribute to the success of a well-known UAE brand.