Technical Architect

Job Purpose: The Technical Architect defines the overall structure of programs and systems and provides hands-on technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams, often at customer premises. The role designs secure, scalable cloud, big data, AI, and web solutions that deliver rapid, meaningful improvements with a relentless focus on user needs.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & Technical AuthorityDefine the architecture of programs and systems: designs, interfaces, NFRs, and decision records.Act as technical authority with clients and departments; evaluate supplier proposals and recommend options.Identify options and trade-offs (cost, performance, security, scale) using an evolutionary architecture approach.Align solutions with enterprise, security, and data standards, and present designs at ADAC where applicable.Hands-on Technical LeadershipProvide hands-on leadership in the development, operation, and improvement of services.Lead user-driven prototypes and proofs of concept with designers, writing tests, code, and documentation.Ensure high-quality, accessible code through Clean Code, TDD/BDD, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.Mentor developers in a non-line capacity, including code reviews and optimization guidance.Requirements & AdvisoryWork with product managers on user needs, and with delivery teams on requirements and API integrations.Advise proactively on best practices and emerging technologies, and support budgeting and estimation.Embed security- and privacy-by-design, and comply with SAAL information security and HSE policies.Essential Skills:Java (17+), Spring, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Python; REST APIs and microservices.Messaging (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ) and mocking frameworks (Mockito, Spock, Jasmine, or Mocha).SQL (Oracle, MS SQL Server, or PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.Front-end (HTML/CSS/JS), responsive web design, and accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2).Cloud-native (containers, Kubernetes, major cloud) and hybrid/on-premises deployment patterns.Security architecture: IAM (OAuth 2.0/OIDC), encryption, OWASP Top 10, and threat modeling.Clean Code/SOLID for efficient, maintainable code; TDD/BDD, CI/CD, XP, Agile (Scrum, Kanban, Lean); Linux, Git.Evolutionary architecture and Agile product management (vision, goals, success criteria).Communication, customer handling, and presenting at every level; quick to learn new tools. Excellent English; Arabic is an advantage.Qualifications & Experience:CertificationsTOGAF; professional cloud architect certification (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).Experience10+ years in software engineering and architecture as an active developer building high-volume digital services, including 2-3 years with big data technologies (Spark, NiFi, Flink, Databricks, Snowflake) and a record of managing technology implementation projects.Education:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.