Role: Sr Solution ArchitectLocation: Onsite - DubaiExperience Level: 7+ YearsJob Description:EducationBachelor or Equivalent Degree The candidate must have at least 3 years of architect-level experience in the cards/payments domain and should understand the following:Strong understanding in issuing and aquiring domainIntegrate with Visa/Mastercard/RuPay/Amex and with payment gateways/switches to handle authorizations, reversals, and settlements.Set up card controls and basic fraud/risk rules with the risk and operations teams.Ensure PCI DSS and regulator compliance and protect PAN/PIN/tokens using HSMs and strong encryption.Know the basics of ISO 8583/EMV/3DS and well versed in cloud-native design.Experience8+ years of experience requiredDomain Competencies:Develop and maintain architecture standards, guidelines, and best practicesDesign and implement end-to-end solutions for requirements from product owners and business stakeholdersDeveloping and designing of requirements for web apps, mobile apps, microservices and its associated ecosystem in consultation with involved internal departments and subsidiaries.Utilize best practices for app design, user interface, and overall architecture.Ensuring that all designs are created according to internal ENBD development best practices and based on user journeys, wireframes & architectural patterns used by ENBD.5+ years of experience designing applications (web & mobile), microservices & APIs.5+ years of experience working with cloud native technologies such as containers, service mesh, Kubernetes/OpenShift and virtualization3+ years of work experience in Cyber/Information Security.Collaborate with the Information security team to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of bank’s data assetsTechnical CompetenciesStrong all-round knowledge of software engineering, architecture & cyber securityExperience with building end-end design patterns & solutions by ensuring a balance of user experience, performance, resiliency, reliability & securityExperience integrating an application with surrounding eco-systems & technologies including but not limited to mobile apps, micro-services, containers/ cloud-native technologies, event-streams, APIs, message-brokers and the likeDeep understanding of architectural patterns like micro-services, APIs & app development (mobile and application)Deep understanding of security concepts like Authentication, Authorization, Encryption, Logging/Monitoring, Application Security (OWASP Top10), Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security & RegulationsGood experience of enterprise architecture tools (Enterprise Architect), data modeling tools.Experience working with cloud platforms such as OpenShift, Azure, AWS & OCIBehavioral Competencies :Delivery focused while ensuring the right balance of Customer Experience, Business Requirements, Performance, Reliability & SecurityHigh energy, enthusiasm & passionExcellent analytical & critical thinking skills.Excellent stakeholder, time management & expectation management skillsAutonomous decision-making ability with minimal guidanceHigh learning potentialAbility to coach & mentor associate/junior architects.Core Objectives & Key Results (OKRs)Deliver complete & self-sufficient solutions and/or design documents within agreed timelines.Upskill self to ensure eventual mastery of Security Architecture