Senior Solution Architect | Leading UAE bank

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

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Solution Architect. This role involves designing high-performance architecture solutions and requires expertise in cloud-native applications and retail banking. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in the field and demonstrated leadership in an agile environment. This full-time position aims to improve architectural standards and customer experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing cloud-native microservices applications.
• Proven expertise in retail banking architecture.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design highly available, reliable, and secure systems for large-scale workloads.
• Develop and enforce solutions aligned with architectural standards.
• Deliver prototypes and proofs of concept.

Skills

Cloud-native microservices design

Retail banking architecture

Architectural patterns

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Tools

API gateways

OpenShift

Azure Cloud

Job description

Overview

Senior Solution Architect with proven expertise in designing and implementing high-performance, resilient, and secure architecture solutions. The successful candidate will define, build, and enforce architectural standards while working across agile, platform, infrastructure, and data teams.

Location: Dubai, UAE

Availability: Immediate or within 30 days

Key Responsibilities

• Design highly available, reliable, and secure systems for large-scale API and event-based workloads
• Develop and enforce solutions aligned with internal architecture standards and patterns
• Deliver prototypes and proofs of concept to validate approaches and technologies
• 5+ years of experience designing cloud-native microservices applications
• Retail banking domain expertise, specifically in customer onboarding, credit cards, or loans

Technical Competencies

• Expertise in designing cloud-native, microservices-based, containerized applications
• Deep understanding of architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, saga, pub-sub, circuit-breaker)
• Proficient in API gateways, authorization protocols, IDP, CI / CD pipelines, OpenShift, and Azure Cloud
• Experience with enterprise architecture tools and data modeling tools
• Stay updated with trends to recommend cutting-edge solutions

Behavioral Competencies

• Delivery-focused while balancing customer experience, business needs, performance, and security
• High energy, enthusiasm, and passion for architecture
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Proficient in stakeholder and time management
• Decision-making autonomy and ability to mentor junior architects

OKRs

• Business Delivery Enablement: Deliver comprehensive solutions / designs on time; Improve design workflow and automate processes; Build reliable and resilient platforms
• Chapter Enablement: Conduct workshops and peer review sessions; Develop reusable blueprints / reference architectures
• Personal Development: Participate in technical and soft skills programs; Undertake stretch assignments and provide coaching / mentorship

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of cloud-native microservices design experience
• Proven expertise in retail banking architecture for customer onboarding, credit card, or loan services
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture and emerging technologies
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and provide innovative solutions

Key Attributes

• Proactive and independent decision-maker
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Commitment to continuous personal and professional development

This position offers a dynamic opportunity for seasoned architects passionate about contributing to high-quality, world-class architecture solutions while collaborating within a fast-paced, agile environment.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting