Senior Solution Architect - Banking Technology

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Solution Architect to join our client’s Group IT team in Dubai, focusing on the design and delivery of scalable, resilient, and secure digital banking platforms. You will influence enterprise‑level architecture decisions and shape platforms used by millions of users across the Middle East.

Key responsibilities

• Design end‑to‑end architectures for mobile, web, and cloud‑native applications, defining standards, guidelines, and reusable reference patterns.
• Collaborate with cyber security teams to embed security into all design layers and lead architecture reviews ensuring performance, resiliency, and user experience standards.
• Integrate applications with microservices, event streams, containers, and external systems while conducting peer reviews and technical workshops.
• Mentor junior architects, evaluate emerging technologies, and propose adoption strategies.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience designing web and mobile applications, microservices, and APIs.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and manage priorities independently.
• Passion for clean architecture, security‑by‑design, and scalable systems.

Required skills

• Kubernetes, OpenShift, containers, service mesh
• Microservices, APIs, event‑driven architecture
• Cyber security knowledge (OWASP, encryption, IAM, application security)
• Cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, OCI
• Architecture and data‑modeling tools such as Sparx EA and ER/Studio