Senior Banking Architect — Cloud & Microservices Security

GSS Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Architect to design modern applications for digital banking platforms. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure architecture best practices and security are embedded throughout the design process. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in application design and microservices, with strong analytical skills and the ability to influence stakeholders. This is an opportunity to shape technology for millions of users in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing applications, microservices, APIs.
• Strong understanding of cyber security including OWASP and IAM.
• Experience with cloud platforms like Azure or AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver architecture for digital banking platforms.
• Define and enforce architecture standards and guidelines.
• Collaborate with teams to embed security in designs.
• Lead architecture reviews ensuring adherence to performance standards.

Skills

Application design (web, mobile)

Microservices

API development

Security frameworks

Kubernetes

Critical thinking

Stakeholder influence

Tools

Azure

AWS

OpenShift

Sparx EA

ER/Studio

Job description

A leading tech consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Architect to design modern applications for digital banking platforms. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure architecture best practices and security are embedded throughout the design process. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in application design and microservices, with strong analytical skills and the ability to influence stakeholders. This is an opportunity to shape technology for millions of users in the Middle East.