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Principal Technical Architect

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 04 May 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $120k - $160k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Hybrid
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

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The company, a leading big data analytics company in the region, is seeking a Principal Technical Architect to oversee the architecture and delivery of complex, enterprise-grade digital, data, and AI solutions. This senior leadership role comes with full accountability for defining architectural strategy, governing solution design, and ensuring successful end-to-end delivery across large-scale programs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and own the overall architectural vision across application, data, integration, infrastructure, security, and AI domains.
  • Establish architecture standards, principles, and best practices aligned with enterprise and cloud strategies.
  • Ensure consistency, scalability, and future readiness of solutions across multiple programs and initiatives.
  • Oversee both high-level and low-level designs (HLDs & LLDs), including component and service architecture, deployment strategies, data models, and API design.
  • Provide technical direction and mentorship to solution architects and engineering teams.
  • Review and approve critical architectural and design decisions.
  • Act as the senior technical authority across the full delivery lifecycle.
  • Partner with delivery leadership to define scope and solution approach, identify risks and dependencies, and drive key technical decisions.
  • Engage with senior stakeholders to align business objectives with technical strategy.
  • Mentor and develop internal architecture and engineering capabilities.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in solution architecture and technical leadership roles.
  • Proven experience leading architecture for large-scale, enterprise transformation programs.
  • Deep expertise in cloud and hybrid infrastructure architectures, data platforms, enterprise integration patterns, and AI/ML solutions.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, including C-level communication.

Work Conditions: Hybrid, Full-time

What Working At The Company Offers:

  • Culture: An open, diverse, and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on groundbreaking innovations.
  • Career: Outstanding learning, development, and growth opportunities through structured training programs and innovative, high-tech projects.
  • Rewards: A competitive remuneration package with perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits, and more.
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