Senior Solution Architect - Banking Technology

As a Senior Architect in the Group IT team of our client, you will play a crucial role in designing scalable, resilient, and secure digital banking platforms. Your responsibilities will include working with cross-functional squads, guiding solution delivery, defining best practices, and mentoring junior architects. Collaboration with various teams is key to ensure that modern applications align with business strategy. Your expertise in designing end-to-end architectures for mobile, web, and cloud-native applications will be essential for success. Key Responsibilities: - Design and deliver end-to-end architectures for mobile, web, and cloud-native applications. - Define and enforce architecture standards, guidelines, and reusable reference patterns. - Collaborate with cyber security teams to embed security into all layers of design. - Lead architecture reviews and ensure adherence to performance, resiliency, and user experience standards. - Integrate apps with microservices, event-streams, containers, and external systems. - Conduct peer reviews, lead technical workshops, and coach junior team members. - Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and propose adoption strategies. Technical Expertise Required: - 5+ years of experience designing applications (web, mobile), microservices, APIs. - Deep knowledge of modern architectural patterns (Microservices, APIs, Event-Driven). - Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, containers, and service mesh. - Strong understanding of cyber security (OWASP, Encryption, IAM, AppSec). - Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, OCI preferred). - Familiarity with architecture and data modeling tools (e.g., Sparx EA, ER/Studio). What We're Looking For: - Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. - Ability to influence stakeholders and manage priorities independently. - Passion for clean architecture, security by design, and scalable systems. - Proactive contributor in communities of practice and chapter discussions. - Prior experience working in agile tribes or product-led organizations is a plus. Key Outcomes Expected: - Deliver complete architectural designs aligned with timelines. - Introduce reusable patterns and automate architecture design tasks. - Contribute to building secure, reliable digital platforms. - Share knowledge via training sessions and workshops. - Continuously upskill and strive for excellence in security architecture. Join us to work on one of the largest digital banking transformations in the Middle East. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with global teams, work on cutting-edge technology, and contribute to systems impacting millions of users daily.,