Technical Architect - EMS and TMS Applications

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 312,480 - 468,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Strong long-term career progression opportunities

Innovation-focused work environment

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank is looking for a Technical Architect specializing in EMS and TMS Applications in Abu Dhabi. This role demands an expert in Software-System Architecture with 10 to 15 years of experience, driving technological transformation in the banking sector.

The successful candidate will lead architecture decisions ensuring compliance, manage interdependencies across applications, and develop technical roadmaps while collaborating with stakeholders. A competitive salary package and growth opportunities await.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of technology experience across design, development, and enterprise systems.
• Strong practical experience in Java programming and enterprise application architecture.
• 2 to 5 years of practical design or architecture experience within business solutions environments.

Responsibilities

• Own all functional and non-functional aspects of EMS and TMS applications.
• Develop technical roadmaps for services, applications, and platform features.
• Ensure strong compliance with regulatory requirements applicable to banking technology services.

Skills

Software-System Architecture

Enterprise application architecture

Java programming

Cloud programming

EMS and TMS platforms

Technical roadmap development

Code review leadership

Regulatory compliance architecture

Impact analysis and governance

Banking technology transformation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Technical Architect - EMS and TMS Applications

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Banking

Function: Software-System Architecture

Experience: 10 to 15 years

Job Type: Full-time

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Abu Dhabi

Salary: 28000-42000

Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Technical Architect - EMS and TMS Applications in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a strong hiring opportunity within the Banking industry for professionals specializing in Software-System Architecture and enterprise technology transformation. This role supports First Abu Dhabi Bank by leading architecture strategy, regulatory compliance, and technical modernization across EMS and TMS platforms while ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing banking technology solutions.

Context

This position is responsible for shaping the technical vision and architecture of EMS and TMS applications by aligning business requirements, compliance standards, and enterprise technology strategy. The selected professional will ensure robust service design, strong architectural governance, and future-ready application platforms that support operational excellence and digital banking transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Own all functional and non-functional aspects of EMS and TMS applications and manage architecture interdependencies
• Develop technical roadmaps for services, applications, and platform features aligned with business priorities
• Define architecture standards, system interfaces, and integration frameworks across services
• Liaise with business teams and technical stakeholders to identify new functionality and delivery priorities
• Lead code reviews, architecture communities, and engineering best practices across the value stream
• Ensure strong compliance with regulatory requirements applicable to banking technology services
• Make and document architectural decisions addressing regulatory, security, and compliance requirements
• Assess and document the impact of architecture decisions on cost profile and service efficiency
• Perform impact analysis for business requirements, regulatory changes, and technical constraints
• Maintain full traceability of architecture decisions, trade-offs, and design governance
• Define and communicate a shared technical and architectural vision for the service landscape
• Support cloud transformation initiatives and modern application architecture improvements

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline
• Strong practical experience in Java programming and enterprise application architecture
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on architecture experience in a specialized technology domain
• Overall 10 to 15 years of technology experience across design, development, and enterprise systems
• 2 to 5 years of practical design or architecture experience within business solutions environments
• Strong understanding of cloud programming, service architecture, and banking application ecosystems
• Good knowledge of regulatory compliance and architecture governance in financial services
• Strong leadership, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills

Skills Set

• Software-System Architecture
• Enterprise application architecture
• Java programming
• Cloud programming
• EMS and TMS platforms
• Technical roadmap development
• Code review leadership
• Regulatory compliance architecture
• Impact analysis and governance
• Banking technology transformation

Why Join Us

• Join one of the UAE’s leading financial institutions driving large‑scale technology transformation
• Lead architecture decisions across critical enterprise banking platforms
• Work in a high‑impact environment focused on innovation, security, and operational excellence
• Competitive salary package with strong long‑term career progression opportunities
• Collaborate with senior business and technology leaders across enterprise programs
• Build a strategic leadership career with a bank known for innovation, scale, and financial strength

About the Company

First Abu Dhabi Bank is the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s leading financial institutions, providing a full range of corporate, retail, investment, and private banking services. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, FAB combines strong regional expertise with global reach, delivering innovative financial solutions and trusted customer relationships across the Middle East and international markets.