# Senior Solution Architect

**Company:** [GSSTech Group](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/cu9XaZB8i9r9X8CdwN62f7.md)
**Location:** Dubai, United Arab Emirates
**Workplace:** on site

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## Description

We are looking for a **Senior Solution Architect** to lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing digital banking solutions, with a focus on **Digital Products and Corporate Banking platforms**.

This role will play a critical part in defining end-to-end architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and driving innovation across modern banking ecosystems.

## Requirements

### **Key Responsibilities**

### **1\. Solution Design & Delivery**

-   Design and deliver **end-to-end architecture solutions** across digital and corporate banking platforms
-   Translate business requirements into **scalable, secure, and high-performing technical solutions**
-   Own architecture artifacts including **HLDs, LLDs, and solution design documents**
-   Ensure timely delivery of architecture outputs aligned with project timelines
-   Drive **integration strategies** across core banking, payment systems, and third-party platforms

### **2\. Platform Reliability, Security & Performance**

-   Architect **resilient, highly available, and secure systems** aligned with enterprise standards
-   Embed **security architecture principles** (IAM, encryption, API security, zero-trust) across solutions
-   Ensure compliance with **banking regulations and security frameworks**
-   Optimize system performance, scalability, and fault tolerance

### **3\. Architecture Governance & Best Practices**

-   Define and promote **reusable architecture patterns, blueprints, and frameworks**
-   Conduct **architecture reviews and peer review sessions** to ensure quality and consistency
-   Drive adoption of **modern architecture practices** (microservices, API-first, cloud-native)
-   Improve architecture workflows through **automation and standardization**

### **4\. Stakeholder Collaboration**

-   Act as a **bridge between business, product, and engineering teams**
-   Work closely with stakeholders to align architecture with **business goals and product strategy**
-   Provide technical leadership and guidance across cross-functional teams

### **5\. Knowledge Sharing & Leadership**

-   Conduct **technical workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions** for teams
-   Mentor engineers and junior architects, fostering a **culture of technical excellence**
-   Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the architecture practice

### **6\. Continuous Learning & Development**

-   Stay updated with **emerging technologies, fintech trends, and architecture practices**
-   Actively contribute to personal and team growth through **learning, coaching, and mentoring**

### **Required Skills & Experience**

-   8+ years of experience in **solution architecture / software architecture**
-   Strong background in **digital banking and corporate banking systems**
-   Expertise in **Solution Architecture and Security Architecture**
-   Hands-on experience with:

-   **Microservices architecture & API design**
-   **Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)**
-   **Integration patterns and middleware**
-   **DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines**

-   Strong understanding of:

-   **Banking systems (Core Banking, Payments, Channels)**
-   **Security frameworks and best practices**

-   Experience in **designing scalable, distributed systems**

### **Preferred Qualifications**

-   Experience in **UAE/GCC banking domain**
-   Certifications in **Cloud / Architecture / Security (TOGAF, AWS, Azure, etc.)**
-   Exposure to **modern digital banking platforms and fintech ecosystems**

### **What We’re Looking For**

-   Strong **problem-solving and strategic thinking**
-   Ability to **own and drive architecture decisions end-to-end**
-   Excellent **stakeholder management and communication skills**
-   Passion for building **secure, scalable, and future-ready systems**