System Architect

ORO24 Developments; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ORO24 Developments is seeking a System Architect to design and oversee the implementation of complex IT systems and enterprise architecture solutions. You will provide technical leadership to ensure scalability, security, and alignment with business strategy and technology roadmaps, with a focus on integration across platforms.

You will define end-to-end architecture for applications and infrastructure, develop blueprints and standards, evaluate legacy systems for modernization, and guide

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in CS or information systems.
• 7+ years IT experience with at least 3 years in an enterprise architecture role.
• Strong cloud experience across OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP and hybrid infrastructure.
• Deep knowledge of microservices, APIs, SOA, and integration architecture.
• Proficient in programming languages and frameworks including .NET Core and React.js.
• Proficiency in architecture modeling tools such as ArchiMate, EA, or similar.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and define end-to-end system architecture for new and existing enterprise applications and infrastructure.
• Develop architectural blueprints, standards, and guidelines aligned with organizational goals.
• Evaluate current systems and identify areas for improvement, modernization, or migration.
• Lead technical discussions and provide architectural direction across development and infrastructure teams.
• Define integration patterns and ensure seamless interoperability between systems and platforms.
• Assess emerging technologies and recommend their adoption where appropriate.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure design integrity.
• Review and approve technical designs submitted by development team.
• Ensure architecture complies with security, compliance, and regulatory standards.
• Document architecture decisions, patterns, and rationale using standard frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Microservices

APIs

SOA

Integration architecture

Cloud platforms

DevOps

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

.NET Core

React.js

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or related field

Tools

ArchiMate

EA

Job description

The System Architect is responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of complex IT systems and enterprise architecture solutions. This role provides technical leadership to ensure that all systems are scalable, secure, and aligned with business strategy and technology roadmaps.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and define end-to-end system architecture for new and existing enterprise applications and infrastructure.
• Develop architectural blueprints, standards, and guidelines aligned with organizational goals.
• Evaluate current systems and identify areas for improvement, modernization, or migration.
• Lead technical discussions and provide architectural direction across development and infrastructure teams.
• Define integration patterns and ensure seamless interoperability between systems and platforms.
• Assess emerging technologies and recommend their adoption where appropriate.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure design integrity.
• Review and approve technical designs submitted by development team.
• Ensure architecture complies with security, compliance, and regulatory standards.
• Document architecture decisions, patterns, and rationale using standard frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT, with at least 3 years in a system or enterprise architecture role.
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms (OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructure architecture.
• Deep knowledge of microservices, APIs, SOA, and integration architecture.
• Proficient in programming languages and frameworks, including .NET Core and React.js.
• Proficiency in architecture modeling tools such as ArchiMate, EA, or similar.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Skills

• TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect, or equivalent certifications are highly preferred.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, or other ERP platforms.
• Familiarity with zero-trust security architecture principles.

Background in real estate, construction, or development sector is an advantage.