Senior Solution Architect

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to design secure, scalable, and high-performing technology solutions aligned with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards. The Solutions Architect will work closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, and other stakeholders to translate business and functional requirements into scalable technical solutions and provide architectural guidance throughout the solution delivery lifecycle. The role will contribute to digital transformation initiatives, architecture governance, cloud-native solutions, integration architecture, and the continuous improvement of technology standards and practices.

Key Responsibilities
Solution Architecture

• Design end-to-end solution architectures for digital platforms, APIs, microservices, and enterprise applications.
• Translate business and functional requirements into scalable and maintainable technical solutions.
• Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), architecture diagrams, integration designs, and technical specifications.
• Ensure solutions meet scalability, availability, performance, security, and reliability requirements.
• Support project teams with architectural guidance throughout the software development lifecycle.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance to development teams during implementation.
• Review technical designs and implementation approaches to ensure alignment with architecture standards.
• Participate in architecture reviews and technical design workshops.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical and architectural challenges.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Engineering, Infrastructure, Security teams, and external partners.
• Participate in requirements-gathering sessions and technical workshops.
• Communicate architectural decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful solution delivery.

Integration & API Architecture

• Design RESTful APIs and event-driven integrations.
• Define integration patterns between internal and external systems.
• Ensure API designs follow appropriate security, versioning, and governance standards.
• Apply best practices for API design, management, and system integration.

Cloud & Platform Architecture

• Design cloud-native solutions using containerized microservices.
• Support Kubernetes-based deployments and DevOps practices.
• Design resilient, secure, and cost-efficient cloud solutions.
• Apply cloud architecture principles across AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.

Architecture Governance

• Ensure solution designs comply with enterprise architecture, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in architecture review boards and governance activities.
• Identify technical risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to architecture standards, reusable frameworks, and reference architectures.

Requirements
Required Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in software development, solution architecture, or related technical roles.
• 2–3 years of experience in a leading role involving software architecture and technical leadership.
• Strong experience designing microservices-based architectures.
• Experience designing and implementing REST APIs, API Gateways, and integration platforms.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Hands-on knowledge of Java, .NET, or equivalent backend technologies.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration.
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in financial services, FinTech, digital banking, payments, or other regulated industries is preferred.

Technical Expertise

• Enterprise and Solution Architecture
• Microservices Architecture
• API Design and Management
• REST APIs and API Gateways
• Event-Driven Architecture
• Integration Patterns
• Cloud-Native Architecture
• Kubernetes and Containerization
• Docker
• DevOps and CI/CD
• OAuth2, JWT, OpenID Connect, and mTLS
• Architecture Documentation including HLDs, Sequence Diagrams, and Deployment Diagrams
• Performance Optimization and Scalability
• Security by Design

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.
• Cloud certifications in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience within financial services, FinTech, digital banking, payments, or regulated industries.
• Arabic proficiency is preferred.
• Strong English communication skills.

What We're Looking For

• Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate business objectives into effective technical solutions.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex architectural concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong technical decision-making skills with the ability to balance business needs, technical constraints, security, and scalability.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Passion for technology, innovation, continuous learning, and improving architecture practices.
• Ability to stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and technology standards.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on complex, enterprise-scale technology solutions.
• Exposure to modern cloud-native architectures, microservices, APIs, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices.
• Opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional engineering, product, infrastructure, and business teams.
• Professional growth and continuous learning opportunities.
• Exposure to emerging technologies and digital transformation initiatives.
• Supportive environment focused on technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.