Technical Architect

Impact Team; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Technical Architect to spearhead digital transformation for a prominent bank in Sharjah. This role involves designing and implementing innovative solutions across various digital touchpoints, ensuring optimal customer experiences. The ideal candidate will leverage expertise in banking technology, monitor industry trends, and guide teams in developing scalable architectures that meet ambitious banking standards.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Work on Cutting-edge Banking Technologies

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in technical architecture in banking.
• Strong expertise in front-end and back-end system design.
• Previous experience with digital transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design of technology solutions for 70 user journeys.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory standards and business goals.

Skills

Technical Architecture Design

Customer Experience Design Principles

Stakeholder Management

APIs and Integration

Cloud Technologies

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Microservices Architecture

Event-Driven Architecture

API-First Design

Job description

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Our consultancy is seeking an experienced Technical Architect to lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable technology solutions focused on customer experience (CX) for a bank based in Sharjah. You will architect both front-end and back-end systems to support and optimize 70 distinct user journeys, setting a benchmark for what good looks like in digital banking. You will play a pivotal role in the bank’s digital transformation, ensuring seamless, secure, and innovative user experiences across all digital touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities :

• Define and own the target architecture and solution blueprints for all customer-facing and internal banking systems, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory standards.
• Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of technology solutions supporting 70 user journeys, focusing on both front-end (CX / UI) and back-end (core banking, integrations) components.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and tools to deliver best-in-class digital experiences.
• Collaborate with CX / UI / UX teams to translate customer journey maps into scalable, secure, and high-performance technical solutions.
• Ensure that user journeys are frictionless, intuitive, and meet the highest standards of digital banking.
• Set and communicate clear standards for “what good looks like” in digital banking experiences, using industry benchmarks and best practices.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and subject-matter experts to gather requirements and ensure alignment between business objectives and technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams, facilitating design reviews and architecture governance.
• Oversee the development lifecycle, ensuring adherence to architectural guidelines, security, and quality standards.
• Drive proof-of-concepts and validate new technologies or approaches as needed.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and digital banking trends, proactively recommending improvements to existing systems and processes.

Required Skills & Experience :

• 8–10 years of experience in technical architecture roles, with a strong track record in banking or financial services.
• Demonstrable expertise in designing and implementing both front-end (web / mobile, UI / UX) and back-end (core banking, APIs, integration) systems.
• Deep understanding of customer experience design principles and the ability to translate user journey requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong knowledge of modern application architectures (microservices, event-driven, API-first), integration frameworks, and cloud technologies.
• Experience with regulatory, security, and compliance requirements in banking environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous experience leading large-scale digital transformation projects in banking.
• Familiarity with CX measurement, analytics, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to inspire and mentor technical teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

What Success Looks Like :

• Seamless delivery of optimized user journeys, each setting a new standard for digital banking CX in the region.
• Robust, scalable, and secure architecture supporting both current and future business needs.
• Clear, measurable improvements in customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• The bank’s digital solutions recognized as benchmarks for “what good looks like” in the industry.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Consulting and Information Technology

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