FlatGigs 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
The Senior Architect will:
- 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
This is a strategic and hands-on architecture role.
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
- ISO8583 (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
Must have 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
