Solution Architect -Digital banking

We have an urgent requirement for Cloud Solution Architect-Digital Banking is required for one of our banking client in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Experience : Min 8 years as Solution Architect & 4 years in digital banking mandatory to follow this )

30 days and below joiners ONLY – pl don’t submit anyone above 30 days

Any one certification is must

Certification:

• Certifications in cloud architecture (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified:
  
  

Azure Solutions Architect Expert, etc.)

• TOGAF, Zachman, or other enterprise architecture certifications.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
  
  

Current experience must have as Solution Architect . With strong Digital banking

Design robust, scalable, and secure digital banking solutions, including

customer-facing portals, mobile applications, online banking platforms, and API-driven

banking services--Must

Digital banking technologies such as core banking systems, customer

onboarding, products, payment processing--Must

Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and cloud-native solutions.---Must

Lead the architecture and design of complete digital banking

ecosystems, covering web, mobile, backend, and cloud platforms.--Must

Software architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven,

serverless) and API-first design--Must

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Solution Architect with expertise in the banking domain to join our client's technology team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient banking solutions that align with business needs, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Solution Design: Design robust, scalable, and secure digital banking solutions, including
  
  

customer-facing portals, mobile applications, online banking platforms, and API-driven

banking services.

• Strategic Alignment: Ensure alignment of digital banking solutions with organizational goals,
  
  

business strategies, and evolving market trends.

• End-to-End Ownership: Lead the architecture and design of complete digital banking
  
  

ecosystems, covering web, mobile, backend, and cloud platforms.

• Technology Evaluation: Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and trends in digital
  
  

banking, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain.

• Collaboration: Work closely with business units, product owners, UX/UI designers, and
  
  

technical teams to define requirements and translate them into technical architecture.

• Risk and Compliance: Ensure adherence to financial regulations (e.g., PSD2, GDPR, KYC) and
  
  

risk management policies throughout the architecture and implementation lifecycle.

• Mentorship: Lead and mentor junior architects and technical teams, fostering innovation
  
  

and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in solution architecture, with at least 4 years focused on digital
  
  

banking or financial technology.

• In-depth knowledge of digital banking technologies such as core banking systems, customer
  
  

onboarding, products, payment processing.

• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and cloud-native solutions.
• Strong proficiency in modern software architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven,
  
  

serverless) and API-first design.

• Understanding of security principles, encryption methods, and regulatory compliance in the
  
  

financial sector

• Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
  
  

Certification:

• Certifications in cloud architecture (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified:
  
  

Azure Solutions Architect Expert, etc.)

• TOGAF, Zachman, or other enterprise architecture certifications.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
  
  

Skills: cloud,regulatory compliance,azure,core banking systems,agile methodologies,aws,customer onboarding,api,design,serverless design,digital banking,banking solutions,architecture,microservices,api-first design,devops,security principles,solution design,payment processing,event-driven architecture,digital,cloud architecture