TL;DR

Senior Solution Architect (Fintech): Designing and architecting resilient, secure, and reliable applications including mobile apps within microservices and API-based ecosystems, with an accent on banking, payments, and wealth management domains. Focus on proposing architectural design principles, integrating cybersecurity controls, and leading Agile teams while mentoring junior architects.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

What you will do

Design and architect resilient, reliable, and secure applications including mobile apps in microservices and API ecosystems.
Develop and maintain architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices.
Lead and participate in Agile teams using Agile methodologies and ceremonies.
Propose architectural design principles and justify their benefits and drawbacks.
Integrate cybersecurity controls and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Coach and mentor associate and junior architects and developers.

Requirements

Location: Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Extensive experience in banking, accounting, payments, or settlements domains; wealth management experience preferred.
Over five years of experience in end-to-end design for backend, frontend, APIs, microservices, and cloud-native infrastructure.
Knowledge of cybersecurity controls and regulatory requirements (PCI-DSS, GDPR, UAE Central Bank).
Experience with Agile methodologies and team structures.
Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills.