Senior Solution Architect - Banking Technology

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

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.