Strategic Technology Architect — Banking & Roadmaps

Robusta; Riyadh; Remote; SAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Robusta is seeking a highly experienced Technology Architect to define and govern the organization's Technology Architecture and target landscape. You will establish standards, platforms, and strategic capabilities, ensuring alignment with Enterprise Architecture and business objectives.

You will assess current landscapes, identify gaps, and develop roadmaps while evaluating emerging technologies to support long-term strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+10 years of experience in Technology Architecture or Enterprise Architecture.
• Experience defining and governing Technology Architecture in large, complex orgs.
• Banking/financial services experience preferred; SAMA-regulated environment advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of technology standards, platforms, and lifecycle management.
• Experience evaluating emerging technologies and making strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern the Technology Architecture and target landscape.
• Establish architecture standards, principles, and guidelines.
• Define platforms and strategic technology capabilities.
• Assess current landscape against target architecture.
• Identify gaps, risks, dependencies, and modernization needs.
• Develop and maintain technology architecture roadmaps.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and assess business value.
• Ensure decisions align with EA and standards.
• Collaborate with Application, Data, Infra, Security, and EA teams.
• Support modernization, transformation, and rationalization programs.
• Provide guidance for major strategic initiatives.
• Maintain architecture documentation and decision records.
• Monitor compliance with architecture standards.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

10-15+ years in Technology/ Enterprise Architecture

Tools

TOGAF

Job description

Robusta is seeking a highly experienced Technology Architect to define and govern the organization's Technology Architecture and target landscape. You will establish standards, platforms, and strategic capabilities, ensuring alignment with Enterprise Architecture and business objectives.

You will assess current landscapes, identify gaps, and develop roadmaps while evaluating emerging technologies to support long-term strategy.