At Emirates, we believe in connecting the world, to and through, our global hub in Dubai, and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers "Fly Better". Emirates Group IT thrives on the dynamic nature of technology. Being pioneers in aviation innovation, we're always at the forefront, pushing boundaries. We're on the lookout for exceptional IT professionals to fortify our position as leaders in the industry. Embark on a journey with the world’s largest international airline and become a vital part of our cutting-edge information and technology team as a Principal Solutions Architect. Join the Architecture team and propel global aviation technology into the future!
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As architects, we bridge ambitious business goals with purposeful technological solutions, working closely with business units to inspire and implement fit-for-purpose solutions. Our team handles projects ranging from incremental improvements to strategic overhauls across diverse global operations. We utilize modern technology stacks such as ReactJS, NodeJS, Java Microservices, Self-Service Integrations, and Open APIs, all underpinned by best practices in DevSecOps, Cloud, and modern engineering.
If you're passionate about transforming technology, we invite you to apply and make a significant impact on the future of aviation at Emirates Group.
As a Principal Solutions Architect in the architecture team, you will be expected to design, develop and govern the solution architecture of the Group in alignment with corporate business and IT strategies, ensuring an appropriate balance between functional, service quality, systems management requirements, and business objectives.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent IT related discipline.
- Minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience in the field.
- Preferable certification in at least one of the areas - Cloud Architecture, IASA.
- Experience in Information Technology, Architecture.
- Technical leadership in leading a group of technical architects and senior developers.
- Ability to influence delivery plans based on architecture and skills constraints.
- Comprehensive understanding of large integration landscapes such as customer relationship and complaints/case management.
- Hands-on experience in application integration and API development (RESTful, GraphQL).
- Understanding of agile software development methodologies such as SCRUM and Scaled Agile and industry-standard software modelling techniques such as ArchiMate, C4, and UML.
- Knowledge in architecture styles such as microservices, event-driven architecture, cloud-native applications and well-architected framework for cloud and on-premise deployments.
- Knowledge of large systems architecture is needed to develop a robust and scalable solution.
Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotel stays around the world. You can find out more information about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website. Further information on what it’s like to live and work in our cosmopolitan home city can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle section.
