Senior Solution Architect - Digital Products (Wholesale Banking)

GSS Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

GSS Group is looking for a Senior Solution Architect to steer the development of innovative digital products for wholesale banking. This role demands a mix of advanced technical acumen, collaborative leadership, and a passion for creating scalable and secure architecture solutions. Join us to shape the future of digital banking in a vibrant tech hub like Dubai, fostering your professional growth with cutting-edge tools and a dynamic team.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities to upskill through workshops and certifications

Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing cloud-native microservices applications.
• Proven delivery of architecture solutions in fast-paced environments.
• Expertise in Azure, OpenShift, and integration patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design systems for high availability and security.
• Deliver scalable architecture solutions and conduct evaluations.
• Build reusable blueprints for consistency across the organization.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture

Microservices

API design

Stakeholder management

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related fields

Tools

Azure Cloud Services

OpenShift

Job description

Senior Solution Architect - Digital Products (Wholesale Banking)

Senior Solution Architect - Digital Products (Wholesale Banking)

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Are you passionate about crafting innovative and scalable architecture solutions? Do you thrive in high-energy environments that challenge you to design robust, secure, and efficient systems? Global Software Solutions (GSS) , on behalf of one of the largest UAE banks, is seeking an exceptional Senior Solution Architect to lead the architecture of cutting-edge digital products for wholesale banking.

About The Role

As a Senior Solution Architect , you will be pivotal in designing enterprise-grade, secure, and high-performing solutions that align with the bank's digital transformation goals. You will collaborate with business, functional, and technology teams to drive impactful solutions across wholesale banking operations.

This is your chance to shape the future of digital banking by leveraging the latest advancements in architecture trends, tools, and technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and design systems for high availability, reliability, and security, ensuring sensitive data protection and operational integrity
• Deliver scalable architecture solutions for API-based ecosystems, event-driven designs, and cloud-native microservices
• Participate in or lead the design of at least 3 projects using microservices, events, and API-based architectures
• Conduct evaluations, prototypes, and proof-of-concept testing to validate technologies and approaches before full implementation
• Develop comprehensive design patterns and cloud-native, container-based applications
• Implement advanced architectural patterns such as microservices, SAGA, pub-sub, and circuit breaker mechanisms
• Deep knowledge of API gateways, authorization protocols, and identity providers (IDP)
• Hands-on experience with CI / CD pipelines, OpenShift, and Azure Cloud Services
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture tools and data modeling solutions

Core Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)

• Deliver end-to-end architecture designs and solutions within agreed timelines
• Enhance the efficiency of architecture workflows through innovation and automation
• Build reusable blueprints and reference architectures to promote consistency and scalability across the organization
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing through workshops and peer-review sessions for teams across Group IT

What We're Looking For

• Customer-Focused : Balance user experience, business requirements, performance, and security in all solutions
• Collaborative Leader : Excellent stakeholder management, coaching, and mentoring skills
• Critical Thinker : Outstanding analytical and decision-making capabilities to resolve complex technical challenges
• Innovator : Enthusiastic about learning and applying the latest trends in technology and architecture
• Go-Getter : High energy, self-driven, and passionate about delivering impactful solutions

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing cloud-native microservices applications
• Proven track record of delivering architecture solutions for large-scale systems in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Expertise in Azure Cloud Services, OpenShift, and enterprise architecture tools
• Advanced understanding of modern integration patterns like pub-sub, SAGA, and API-first design

Why Join Us?

A Culture of Innovation :

Work at the forefront of technology with a team committed to driving transformation in the banking sector.

Collaborate with top-tier professionals and tackle complex architecture challenges for wholesale banking.

Personal & Professional Growth :

• Opportunities to upskill through workshops, certifications, and mentoring programs
• Access to cutting-edge tools, technologies, and resources

Dubai's Tech Hub :

Be part of a thriving tech community in one of the world's most dynamic and diverse cities.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Direct involvement in impactful digital transformation projects
• A dynamic work environment with growth opportunities

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

IT Services and IT Consulting

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