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We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to support enterprise-wide architecture initiatives with a strong focus on cloud-native technologies, artificial intelligence, data platforms, modern application architecture, and digital transformation.
The role will work closely with technology leadership, solution architects, engineering teams, cybersecurity, data/AI teams, DevSecOps, and business stakeholders to define scalable, secure, resilient, and future-ready technology architectures. You will contribute to the design and evolution of enterprise architecture across cloud, applications, data, integration, infrastructure, security, AI, and emerging technologies, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles, governance frameworks, security standards, and technology roadmaps.
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Work Type: On-site, Contract
Notice Period: Immediate – 30 Days
Required Technical Skills:
- Strong experience in Enterprise Architecture and Solution Architecture.
- Strong knowledge of cloud and cloud-native architecture.
- Experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud; multi-cloud/hybrid cloud experience is advantageous.
- Strong understanding of microservices, REST APIs, API Management, event-driven architecture, and distributed systems.
- Hands-on understanding of Docker and Kubernetes/container platforms.
- Knowledge of DevSecOps, CI/CD, Git, Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, and automation.
- Experience with AI/ML architecture, Generative AI, MLOps, and AI platforms.
- Understanding of GPU infrastructure and AI compute environments.
- Strong understanding of data architecture, data platforms, data lakes/lakehouses, data integration, and analytics.
- Knowledge of enterprise integration technologies, messaging platforms, and API gateways.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure architecture.
- Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF; Zachman knowledge is an advantage.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Typically 10–15+ years of overall IT experience, with significant experience in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Cloud Architecture, or Technology Architecture.
- Proven experience working on cloud transformation, application modernization, AI, data, or digital transformation initiatives.
- Experience working with large, complex enterprise environments is preferred.
- UAE / GCC experience is highly desirable.
- Experience in highly regulated, government, defense, aerospace, banking, or other enterprise environments is an advantage.
Preferred Certifications:
- TOGAF
- AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Architecture certifications
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent
- CISSP / CISM or other security certifications
- AI/ML or data architecture certifications
- ITIL or other enterprise IT governance certifications
If this opportunity aligns with your expertise and career aspirations, we invite you to share your updated resume at [email protected]. Our team will be pleased to connect with suitable candidates for further discussions.
