Solution Architect

Responsibilities

• Design and lead end-to-end solution architecture for large-scale banking and financial systems
• Define high-level and detailed architecture models covering application, integration, data, and infrastructure layers
• Lead architecture decisions for core banking, payments, digital channels, APIs, and integration platforms
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to analyze requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, security, scalability, and performance requirements
• Drive and govern API-led and microservices-based architectures
• Oversee solution delivery across the full SDLC, ensuring quality, timelines, and architectural compliance
• Support and guide development, DevOps, and operations teams during implementation
• Participate in architecture reviews, technical governance, and stakeholder presentations
• Work within Agile / SAFe environments, supporting multiple squads and cross-functional teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 15+ years of experience in solution architecture and enterprise systems design
• Strong banking domain experience (core banking, payments, digital banking, financial platforms)
• Proven experience working in the Gulf region (KSA / GCC)
• Deep expertise in Enterprise Integration, Middleware, API Management, and Microservices
• Proficiency in Cloud Platforms (AWS / Azure), Containerization, and Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of enterprise-level distributed systems and high-availability systems
• Excellent communication skills for engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
• TOGAF 9.2 Certified
• Kubernetes / Cloud Native Certification (CNCF)
• DevOps Architecture Certification
• API Design & API Security Certifications
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals