Solution Architect - Banking Domain

Industry: Banking & Financial ServicesRole 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 Design and lead end-to-end solution architecture for large-scale banking and financial systems Define high-level and detailed architecture models covering application, integration, data, and infrastructure layers Lead architecture decisions for core banking, payments, digital channels, APIs, and integration platforms Collaborate with business stakeholders to analyze requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, security, scalability, and performance requirements Drive and govern API-led and microservices-based architectures Oversee solution delivery across the full SDLC , ensuring quality, timelines, and architectural compliance Support and guide development, DevOps, and operations teams during implementation Participate in architecture reviews, technical governance, and stakeholder presentations Work within Agile / SAFe environments , supporting multiple squads and cross-functional teams Required Skills & Experience 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 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) 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)