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Senior Architect - Core Banking

Job in Dubai, Dubai, UAE/Dubai
Listing for: Flatgigs
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-25
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Cloud Computing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 200000 AED Yearly AED 120000.00 200000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Flat Gigs is hiring a Senior Architect - Core Banking to support enterprise-wide architecture governance and solution design initiatives within a regulated banking ecosystem.

This role requires deep expertise in Core Banking platforms, enterprise integration architecture, and secure microservices ecosystems deployed in containerized/cloud-native environments.

The Architect will operate within a matrix structure, reporting into Architecture leadership while closely partnering with business delivery teams.

Job Purpose
  • Design resilient, scalable, and secure Core Banking solutions
  • Balance business functionality, customer experience, performance, reliability & security
  • Define architectural blueprints aligned with enterprise standards
  • Contribute to reusable architecture patterns across the group
Domain Expertise Required
  • Strong exposure to Core Banking systems (Finacle or similar platforms)
  • Banking domain knowledge (Accounting, Payments, Settlements)
  • Designed/led at least 3 Core Banking architecture implementations
  • Experience in API-first and microservices ecosystems
  • Strong integration ecosystem understanding (Switches, 3rd party integrations)
Technical Competencies Architecture & Design
  • 10+ years designing end-to-end architecture solutions
  • High-level design (HLD) & solution design documentation
  • Microservices, container-based/cloud-native architecture
  • Event streaming & message brokers
  • API ecosystem architecture
Integration
  • REST APIs
  • ISO
    8583 (or equivalent messaging protocols)
  • Integration with third-party banking ecosystems
Security & Compliance
  • PCI-DSS, UAE Central Bank, GDPR awareness
  • Threat modeling & regulatory alignment
  • Authentication & Authorization frameworks
  • Encryption algorithms & key management
  • Security logging, alerting & monitoring
Cyber Security Exposure (Preferred)
  • Defensive & offensive security exposure
  • Secure architecture hardening experience
AI Awareness (Preferred)
  • Knowledge of Machine Learning, Generative AI, RAG systems, Vector databases, Agentic AI, MCP (Model Context Protocol), AI copilots
Agile Environment Exposure
  • Experience working within Agile tribes & squads
  • Sprint planning & retrospectives
  • Epics, features, stories & acceptance criteria
  • Quarterly planning cycles
Key Responsibilities Business Delivery Enablement
  • Deliver complete architecture solutions within timelines
  • Improve design workflows and automation
  • Build resilient & secure platforms
Chapter Enablement
  • Define reusable blueprints
  • Conduct peer reviews
  • Deliver knowledge-sharing workshops
Leadership
  • Coach junior architects and developers
  • Drive architecture governance across teams
Behavioral Expectations
  • Delivery-focused with balanced system thinking
  • Strong analytical & critical thinking ability
  • Stakeholder management expertise
  • Autonomous decision-making capability
  • High learning agility
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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