Solution Architect - Banking Domain
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LocationRiyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience15+ yrs
DepartmentIT
Company size201–500 people
PostedJul 1, 2026 · 4mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
15+ years of experience in solution architecture and enterprise systems design
Strong banking domain experience (core banking, payments, digital banking, financial platforms)
Proven experience working in the Gulf region (KSA / GCC)
Deep expertise in Enterprise Integration & Middleware
Deep expertise in API Management & API Security
Deep expertise in Microservices Architecture
Deep expertise in Cloud Platforms (AWS / Azure)
Deep expertise in Containerization & Kubernetes
Strong understanding of enterprise-level distributed systems
Experience working with multi-tier, high-availability, and mission-critical systems
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
TOGAF 9.2 Certified (Foundation or above)
Kubernetes / Cloud Native Certification (CNCF)
DevOps Architecture Certification
API Design & API Security Certifications
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AI or Cloud)
Skills
AWS
Azure
Kubernetes
API Management
Microservices
Containerization
DevOps
Integration
Middleware
Industry: Banking & Financial Services
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect with a strong background in banking and financial services, extensive exposure to the Gulf region, and deep expertise in enterprise architecture, integration, cloud, and middleware technologies.
The ideal candidate will play a critical role in translating complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performance technology solutions, while working closely with business and technical stakeholders across large enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
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Design and lead end-to-end solution architecture for large-scale banking and financial systems
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Define high-level and detailed architecture models covering application, integration, data, and infrastructure layers
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Lead architecture decisions for core banking, payments, digital channels, APIs, and integration platforms
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Collaborate with business stakeholders to analyze requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions
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Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, security, scalability, and performance requirements
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Drive and govern API-led and microservices-based architectures
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Oversee solution delivery across the full SDLC, ensuring quality, timelines, and architectural compliance
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Support and guide development, DevOps, and operations teams during implementation
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Participate in architecture reviews, technical governance, and stakeholder presentations
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Work within Agile / SAFe environments, supporting multiple squads and cross-functional teams
Requirements
Required Skills & Experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
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15+ years of experience in solution architecture and enterprise systems design
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Strong banking domain experience (core banking, payments, digital banking, financial platforms)
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Proven experience working in the Gulf region (KSA / GCC)
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Deep expertise in:
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Enterprise Integration & Middleware
•
API Management & API Security
•
Microservices Architecture
•
Cloud Platforms (AWS / Azure)
•
Containerization & Kubernetes
•
Strong understanding of enterprise-level distributed systems
•
Experience working with multi-tier, high-availability, and mission-critical systems
•
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Certifications (Mandatory / Strongly Preferred)
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
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TOGAF 9.2 Certified (Foundation or above)
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Kubernetes / Cloud Native Certification (CNCF)
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DevOps Architecture Certification
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API Design & API Security Certifications
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AI or Cloud)