Solution Architect (Ref: 196276)

our client operates as a premier financial institution serving the Abu Dhabi region, with a history dating back to 1985. The organization focuses on personal and corporate banking capabilities, wealth management, and integrated financial services designed to support customers through every stage of their financial journey. As an external recruitment partner, we align with leadership to attract senior talent that can drive strategic initiatives, sustain risk-aware growth, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

We are seeking a Solution Architect to orchestrate end-to-end technology strategies that advance our client’s strategic agenda. The role spans multiple business domains, translating intricate requirements into scalable, secure, and governance-aligned architectures. You will shape reference architectures, oversee implementation, and guide migrations and integrations across hybrid environments, with particular focus on data-centric banking considerations and regulatory alignment.

• Articulate and govern integrated solution design across data, application, and cloud layers to enable enterprise objectives.
• Partner with diverse teams to craft architectural roadmaps that reflect business priorities and risk tolerance.
• Assess and select technologies and platforms that optimize performance, security, and regulatory compliance in a regulated sector.
• Provide strategic oversight during planning, execution, and validation of data flows, migrations, and integrations in cloud-first or hybrid contexts.
• Ensure compatibility with core banking upgrades, CRM ecosystems, ESP integrations, and enterprise communications strategies.
• Lead architecture governance, mentoring teams to uphold internal standards and industry best practices.

• 10+ years of IT architecture leadership with emphasis on data, cloud, and applications within financial services.
• Proven success delivering large-scale, regulated program outcomes in banking or related disciplines.
• Specialized knowledge in data architecture, data governance, and enterprise integration patterns for financial services.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and the ability to design scalable, cloud-native solutions.
• In-depth understanding of core banking transformations and the integration of enterprise applications.
• Experience with CRM and ESP ecosystems and associated data workflows.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities.

• Competitive remuneration with performance-linked bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and dependents.
• Retirement planning and financial wellness resources.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Investment in professional development and access to industry conferences.

this organization values diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. The position offers a strategic opportunity to influence data-driven architecture across a leading financial institution and shape future banking innovations.