Senior Solution Architect

The Senior Solution Architect is responsible for developing and maintaining architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices. This role involves designing and implementing end-to-end solutions based on requirements from product owners and business stakeholders. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and designing requirements for web applications, mobile applications, and microservices in consultation with internal departments and subsidiaries.
• Utilizing best practices for application design, user interface, and overall architecture.
• Ensuring all designs adhere to internal client development best practices, guided by user journeys, wireframes, and architectural patterns.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience designing applications (web & mobile), microservices, and APIs.
• 5+ years of experience with cloud-native technologies such as containers, service mesh, Kubernetes/OpenShift, and virtualization.
• 3+ years of work experience in Cyber/Information Security, collaborating with the Information Security team to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data assets.

Essential Technical Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of software engineering, architecture, and cybersecurity.
• Experience in building end-to-end design patterns and solutions that balance user experience, performance, resiliency, reliability, and security.
• Experience integrating applications with surrounding ecosystems, including mobile apps, microservices, cloud-native technologies, and message brokers.
• Strong understanding of architectural patterns like microservices and APIs, as well as security concepts (Authentication, Authorization, Encryption, Application Security, etc.).
• Proficiency in enterprise architecture tools and data modeling tools, and experience working with cloud platforms such as OpenShift, Azure, AWS, and OCI.

Soft Skills:

• Delivery-focused, balancing customer experience, business requirements, performance, reliability, and security.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and passion for the role.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong stakeholder, time management, and expectation management skills.
• Autonomous decision-making ability with minimal guidance.
• High learning potential with the ability to coach and mentor associate/junior architects.

Language Requirements:
(Proficiency in English assumed, specific language requirements not mentioned)

Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: Hybrid, Full-time