Senior Solutions Architect – Fintech, Banking, FSI
Salary: Competitive (Tax Free) plus benefits
Location: Abu Dhabi (Relocation covered)
Discover the opportunity
We are hiring a Senior Solutions Architect to join a prominent technology firm in Abu Dhabi. This role operates within a startup style environment nestled inside an established entity, offering the agility of a new venture with the stability of a major organization. You will be at the forefront of designing end to end solutions for major financial institutions and government entities, focusing on pre-sales and advisory functions to define clear problem statements and bespoke technical journeys.
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As a Senior Solutions Architect, you will act as a strategic advisor for high level stakeholders, including C suite executives and regulatory bodies like the CBUAE. This position is primarily focused on the advisory and design phase rather than long term delivery management. You will bridge the gap between complex financial requirements and actionable technical designs, ensuring every solution is secure, compliant, and highly resilient. This is an onsite, client facing role that requires a deep understanding of how to build trust with banks and enterprise technology partners.
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* Act as a primary technical advisor during the pre-sales phase to design custom solutions based on specific client needs
* Lead architecture workshops with financial institutions and technology vendors to facilitate design reviews
* Work closely with Business Development teams to pitch sophisticated technical platforms to senior leadership
* Transform financial and regulatory requirements into detailed technical designs that meet strict governance standards
* Embed security by design across identity management, data protection, and threat modeling. Collaborate with data scientists to ensure AI-driven components are explainable and meet regulatory expectations
* Mentor engineers and designers to uplift the overall architectural maturity of the team
* Review vendor proposals and deliverables to ensure they meet high quality and compliance benchmarks
Discover the requirements
* A minimum of 8 to 12 years of experience in solution or enterprise architecture
* Strong domain expertise within financial services or banking is essential
* Proven background in solution architecture with a focus on pre-sales or advisory rather than delivery
* Experience working directly within banks or consulting for major financial entities
* Technical proficiency in Azure or AWS cloud stacks and distributed systems like microservices
* Knowledge of payment platforms, risk analytics, or regulatory technology
* Familiarity with financial standards such as ISO 20022 or AML frameworks is preferred
* Exposure to buy-side institutions or major payment networks like Visa and Mastercard is a plus Bachelor or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related engineering field