Senior Solution Architect - Banking Technology

Global Software Solutions Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company at the forefront of digital banking transformation in the Middle East as a Senior Solution Architect. You will leverage cloud-native applications and modern architectural patterns to design scalable and secure digital banking platforms, collaborating with various stakeholders to influence architecture decisions that impact millions of users.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing applications (web, mobile), microservices, APIs.
• Deep knowledge of modern architectural patterns (Microservices, APIs, Event-Driven).
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, containers, service mesh.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver architectures for mobile, web, and cloud-native applications.
• Define and enforce architecture standards, guidelines, and reference patterns.
• Collaborate with cyber security teams to embed security into designs.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Critical Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, OCI)

Architecture and Data Modeling Tools

Job description

Senior Solution Architect - Banking Technology

Are you an experienced technology architect with a strong background in cloud-native application design, microservices, and security frameworks? Do you aspire to influence enterprise-level architecture decisions and shape platforms used by millions?

We are looking for a Senior Architect to join our client's Group IT team and support the development of scalable, resilient, and secure digital banking platforms.

Role Overview

As a Senior Architect, you will work across cross-functional squads, guiding solution delivery, defining architecture best practices, and mentoring junior architects. This role requires close collaboration with engineering, security, infrastructure, and business leaders to design modern applications and ecosystems aligned with business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver end-to-end architectures for mobile, web, and cloud-native applications.
• Define and enforce architecture standards, guidelines, and reusable reference patterns.
• Collaborate with cyber security teams to embed security into all layers of design.
• Lead architecture reviews and ensure adherence to performance, resiliency, and user experience standards.
• Integrate apps with microservices, event-streams, containers, and external systems.
• Conduct peer reviews, lead technical workshops, and coach junior team members.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and propose adoption strategies

Technical Expertise Required

• 5+ years of experience designing applications (web, mobile), microservices, APIs.
• Deep knowledge of modern architectural patterns (Microservices, APIs, Event-Driven).
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, containers, and service mesh.
• Strong understanding of cyber security (OWASP, Encryption, IAM, AppSec).
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, OCI preferred).
• Familiarity with architecture and data modeling tools (e.g., Sparx EA, ER / Studio)

What We're Looking For

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and manage priorities independently.
• Passion for clean architecture, security by design, and scalable systems.
• Proactive contributor in communities of practice and chapter discussions.
• Prior experience working in agile tribes or product-led organizations is a plus

Key Outcomes Expected

• Deliver complete architectural designs aligned with timelines.
• Introduce reusable patterns and automate architecture design tasks.
• Contribute to building secure, reliable digital platforms.
• Share knowledge via training sessions and workshops.
• Continuously upskill and strive for excellence in security architecture

Why Join Us?

Work with cutting-edge technology for one of the largest digital banking transformations in the Middle East , collaborate with global teams, and contribute to systems impacting millions of users daily.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Other

IT Services and IT Consulting

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