Senior Solution Architect – Core Banking (Oracle FLEXCUBE) | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Uasmart; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Uasmart is seeking a Senior Solution Architect – Core Banking for a leading bank project in Abu Dhabi. You will provide technical leadership across solution architecture, system integration, and modernization initiatives with hands-on Oracle FLEXCUBE and Oracle Database.

Requirements include 12–15 years in Core Banking, deep Oracle FLEXCUBE expertise, and strong vendor and cross-functional team management. Immediate joiners only for a high-impact transformation program.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of Core Banking experience required.
• Expertise in Oracle FLEXCUBE architecture and design.
• Hands-on with Oracle Database and performance tuning.
• Experience with WebLogic, ESB and Kafka.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture for Core Banking implementations.
• Design scalable solutions using Oracle FLEXCUBE.
• Perform architecture reviews and technical assessments.
• Coordinate integrations using REST, SOAP, APIs, ESB, Kafka.
• Manage vendors and cross-functional technology teams.
• Govern architecture and risk across programs.

Skills

Oracle FLEXCUBE

Solution design

Enterprise integration

WebLogic

Kafka

REST/SOAP/APIs

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Tools

Oracle Database

WebLogic

ESB

Kafka

Job description

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Category

• Information Technology (IT) & Software


• Banking & Insurance


• Engineering & Technical


• Business Development


• Operations & Supply Chain

Job Overview

A leading bank project in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Senior Solution Architect – Core Banking with strong expertise in Oracle FLEXCUBE architecture and solution design. This urgent opportunity is intended for senior technology professionals with 12–15 years of experience in Core Banking implementation, support, or transformation programs.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across solution architecture, system integration, technical assessments, optimization, and modernization initiatives. The role requires strong hands‑on knowledge of Oracle Database, WebLogic, REST, SOAP, APIs, ESB, Kafka, and enterprise integration, along with experience managing banking projects, vendors, and cross‑functional technology teams.

This position provides an opportunity for continued career growth and professional development within the banking technology sector. Professionals will gain exposure to Core Banking transformation, architecture modernization, enterprise integrations, technical governance, and complex banking technology environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture for Core Banking implementation and transformation initiatives.


• Design and develop scalable solutions using Oracle FLEXCUBE.


• Conduct technical assessments and architecture reviews.


• Design and support integrations using REST, SOAP, APIs, ESB, and Kafka.


• Work with Oracle Database architecture, data models, and performance tuning.


• Support WebLogic‑based enterprise application environments.


• Lead technical optimization and modernization initiatives.


• Manage technical dependencies and architectural risks across banking projects.


• Coordinate with vendors and cross‑functional technology teams.


• Provide technical guidance throughout project delivery.


• Manage stakeholder communication and architecture governance.


• Support project planning, technical decisions, risk management, and dependency management.


• Ensure technology solutions align with business and banking requirements.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 12–15 years of experience in Core Banking implementation, support, or transformation programs.


• Strong expertise in Oracle FLEXCUBE architecture and solution design.


• Strong hands‑on knowledge of Oracle Database.


• Experience with database performance tuning and data models.


• Experience with WebLogic.


• Strong knowledge of REST, SOAP, APIs, and enterprise integration.


• Experience with ESB and Kafka.


• Proven experience leading solution architecture and technical assessments.


• Experience with integration, optimization, and modernization initiatives.


• Strong experience managing banking projects and technology vendors.


• Experience managing cross‑functional technology teams.


• Strong stakeholder, risk, dependency, and governance management skills.


• Hands‑on project delivery experience.


• Retail and Corporate Banking experience is preferred.


• Immediate joiners only.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary and compensation details have not been provided by the employer and therefore are not listed.

Career Growth & Professional Development:

• Opportunity to work on a banking technology project in Abu Dhabi.


• Exposure to Oracle FLEXCUBE and Core Banking transformation.


• Opportunity to strengthen enterprise solution architecture expertise.


• Experience with modernization, integration, APIs, Kafka, ESB, and Oracle technologies.


• Professional development through complex banking technology projects and stakeholder management.