Solution Architect – TSS

About the role

Star Services LLC is looking for an experienced Solution Architect to design and deliver secure, scalable and cost-effective technology solutions aligned with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards. The role works closely with business stakeholders, development teams, infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevOps and integration teams to turn business requirements into technical architecture and implementation strategies. It is a full-time, on-site position in Abu Dhabi.

Key responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into end-to-end technical solution architectures.
• Prepare High-Level Designs (HLD), Solution Design Documents (SDD), integration designs and technical specifications.
• Design application, API, database, cloud, infrastructure, security and integration architectures.
• Ensure solutions meet scalability, security, performance, availability and compliance requirements.
• Define integration approaches using REST APIs, middleware, ESB, message queues and API gateways; support cloud, hybrid and on-premises implementations.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to development and infrastructure teams.
• Review existing systems and recommend modernization and optimization strategies.
• Evaluate technology platforms, vendors, tools and architectural solutions.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise standards, ISO requirements, UAE regulations and security policies.
• Participate in architecture governance, technical reviews and project planning, and maintain architecture documentation, risks, dependencies and design decisions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of overall IT experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in Solution Architecture or Technical Architecture roles.
• Experience preparing HLDs, SDDs, architecture diagrams and technical proposals.
• Strong understanding of enterprise applications, software design, APIs, databases, cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of microservices, REST APIs, event-driven architecture, API management and enterprise integrations.
• Experience with Azure, AWS or Google Cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, monitoring, logging and system availability.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and technical leadership skills.

Required skills

• Preferred: Microsoft .NET, Angular, React, SQL Server, Oracle, NoSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, serverless, Kafka, RabbitMQ, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SSO, IAM, MFA, encryption, SharePoint, Power Platform, ServiceNow, CRM, ERP, ELK, Dynatrace, Application Insights, AI and data analytics platforms.
• Preferred certifications: TOGAF, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect or equivalent cloud architecture certifications.