Integration Architect

Marc Ellis; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Saudi Arabia is looking for an Application Architect to oversee the integration of various systems within a major banking institution. The role involves developing strategies for seamless data flow and requires a strong background in banking technology and integration architecture. Candidates should possess at least 8 years of relevant experience and advanced English skills. The position demands expertise in using integration platforms and familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in application architecture.
• Proficiency in integration tools/platforms and banking technology.
• Excellent command of English.

Responsibilities

• Govern and oversee the integration of various systems and applications.
• Develop integration strategies and align solutions with enterprise architecture.
• Ensure seamless data and process flow.

Skills

Integration architecture blueprint & design

Integration patterns

Cloud environments

CI/CD setup

Open Banking

Banking technology

Education

Master’s or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT engineering

EA certifications (TOGAF, BIAN)

Tools

IBM WebSphere

Oracle SOA

Tibco Business Works

Software AG

webMethods

MuleSoft

IBM APIM/APIC

Job description

2. JOB PURPOSE / ROLE:

Govern and oversee the integration of various systems and applications within Riyad Bank. Develop integration strategies, ensure seamless data and process flow, and align integration solutions with enterprise architecture and API & Microservices Framework.

5. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT engineering or equivalent, preferably at a post-graduate level.
Relevant EA certifications (TOGAF, BIAN, etc.).
Minimum Experience:
8+ years of experience with at least 5 years of relevant experience as an application architect, integration architect, solution architect, or related domains.
Language:
English: Advanced.

6. Technical Knowledge areas:

Expertise in integration architecture blueprint & design.
Extensive knowledge of integration patterns that facilitate integration of multiple IT applications and components.
Excellent working experience with integration tools/platforms such as IBM WebSphere, Oracle SOA, Tibco Business Works, Software AG, webMethods, MuleSoft, IBM APIM/APIC, or Open-Source Middleware products.
Experience with Cloud environments, CI/CD setup, configuration, and governance.
Experience with digital channels and Open Banking.
Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF, BIAN, or similar.
Proficiency in implementing reliable, complex, secure, high-performance, and scalable integration solutions.
Experience in defining and leading integration architecture projects and supervising teams of architects.
Strong strategic thinking and understanding of banking technology in the banking domain.
Thorough knowledge of banking systems and applications.
Good understanding of banking operations and requirements.
Significant experience translating business needs into banking technology systems and operations.