Technical Architect

About the Role:

We are seeking a seasoned Technical Architect to join our team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have 12-14 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing scalable enterprise solutions using Java, microservices, big data, and Databricks in the cloud. As a Technical Architect, you will lead the design and delivery of high-performance architectures, mentor development teams, and ensure best practices across the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture artifacts and design patterns
• Lead solution design sessions for Java-based microservices
• Architect and implement big data solutions using Databricks, Hadoop, and Spark
• Define technical roadmaps and oversee migration to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
• Establish coding standards, best practices and conduct code reviews
• Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
• Provide technical leadership and mentor senior and junior engineers
• Ensure system performance, scalability, and security requirements are met
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues

Preferred Qualifications:

• TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect, or Databricks certification
• Experience with streaming technologies such as Kafka or Flink
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)
• Prior experience working in Abu Dhabi or the broader GCC region
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (Oracle, Cassandra)
• Knowledge of security standards and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, GDPR)

• Position Title: Technical Architect
• Location: Abudhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: IT
• Experience Required: 12+ years