We’re looking for a visionary Senior Solutions Architect to lead the design of innovative, integrated solutions across Flight & Network Operations and the Guest Services domain. In this pivotal role, you’ll collaborate with various teams including Web & Mobile Digital Distribution, Offer & Order Management, Customer Management, Revenue Management, and Payment Systems to create seamless, future-ready experiences. If you’re passionate about driving strategic direction and building value-driven roadmaps, this is your opportunity to help redefine the digital travel landscape.
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Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of scalable, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
- Ensure architectural vision aligns with business goals, technological requirements, and user needs.
- Engage with stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into architectural enablers.
- Oversee the integration of diverse technologies and systems within the airline’s ecosystem.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and platforms, providing recommendations on scalability, performance, security, and cost-effectiveness.
- Provide technical solutions to cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to architectural principles and industry standards.
- Create and maintain documentation for architectural decisions and designs.
- Monitor system performance and implement solutions to enhance reliability and efficiency.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings while maintaining optimal performance.
- Collaborate with project managers to ensure successful project delivery.
Education & Experience:
- 7+ years of work experience in solutions architecture, with a proven track record in executing complex enterprise-level projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field; certifications in solution and/or enterprise architecture preferred (e.g., SAFe Architect, TOGAF).
- Excellent communication skills, with experience in stakeholder management and working closely with business and project teams.
- Experience in aligning business and IT strategies, delivering sustainable enterprise architecture in both agile and waterfall environments.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English is required.
About Etihad Airways:
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and has become one of the world’s leading airlines, offering flights to numerous destinations across various continents. The airline has received numerous awards for its services and aims to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers as part of its ambitious Journey 2030 strategy.
