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<div>JOB TITLE: AI Architect
LOCATION: Dubai, UAE (On-site / Hybrid)
TYPE: Full-Time
SALARY: AED 25,000 &ndash; 35,000/month (DOE) + Performance Bonus
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a high-calibre AI Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-driven systems and solutions across our business. This is a senior, hands-on role that sits at the intersection of strategy and execution. You will be responsible for translating business objectives into scalable AI architecture, building intelligent automation systems, and driving our AI roadmap from concept to production.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Design and implement end-to-end AI architecture including machine learning pipelines, LLM integrations, and agentic AI systems</li><li>Lead the evaluation, selection, and deployment of AI platforms, models, and tools</li><li>Build and integrate AI solutions into existing infrastructure and business workflows</li><li>Develop frameworks for AI governance, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement</li><li>Collaborate with operations, product, and leadership teams to identify AI opportunities and prioritise delivery</li><li>Research emerging AI technologies and provide strategic recommendations</li><li>Ensure all AI systems comply with data security, privacy, and regulatory standards</li><li>Document architecture decisions, system designs, and technical specifications</li></ul>
REQUIREMENTS<ul><li>5+ years of experience in AI/ML architecture, solutions architecture, or a related senior technical role</li><li>Proven experience designing and deploying production-grade AI systems</li><li>Strong proficiency in Python, and familiarity with major AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain, etc.)</li><li>Hands-on experience with LLMs, RAG systems, and agentic AI frameworks</li><li>Cloud architecture experience: AWS, Azure, or GCP</li><li>Experience with API integration, microservices, and scalable system design</li><li>Strong commercial awareness &mdash; you understand how AI translates to business value</li><li>Excellent communication skills &mdash; ability to present technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders</li></ul>
NICE TO HAVE<ul><li>Experience in property, construction, or facilities management sectors</li><li>Familiarity with AI automation tools (n8n, Make, Zapier AI, etc.)</li><li>UAE residency or existing Dubai visa</li><li>Arabic language skills (not essential)</li></ul>
WHAT WE OFFER<ul><li>Competitive tax-free salary: AED 25,000 &ndash; 35,000/month</li><li>Performance-based bonus</li><li>High-autonomy role with direct access to senior leadership</li><li>Fast-moving, execution-focused environment</li><li>Opportunity to build and own the AI function from the ground up</li></ul></div>

AI Architect

<div><div>We help the world run better 
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging &ndash; but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.</div><div></div><div> 
What you'll build:</div> 
<div></div><ul><li>
In this role, you'll define the architecture for intelligent, enterprise-grade applications and platforms with AI built into the core design rather than added as an afterthought.</li><li>
You'll shape end-to-end solutions across application services, integration layers, data architecture, event-driven systems, security, and AI/ML components. That includes designing patterns for model integration, batch and real-time inference, feature and data pipelines, vector search, LLM orchestration, agent frameworks, evaluation services, and responsible AI controls.</li><li>
You&rsquo;ll guide teams on scalability, resilience, interoperability, observability, privacy, and compliance, and ensure architecture choices support both near-term delivery and long-term platform evolution.</li><li>
Your work will directly influence how quickly engineering teams can build, govern, and scale AI-enabled capabilities across products and customer scenarios.</li></ul><div></div><div> 
What you bring:</div> 
<div></div><ul><li>
You bring deep expertise in software architecture for large-scale distributed systems, including microservices, event-driven patterns, APIs, integration layers, and data platforms</li><li>
You have a strong understanding of AI and ML system architecture, including training pipelines, inference layers, model lifecycle design, and ML platform capabilities</li><li>
You have experience designing enterprise-grade generative AI solutions using LLMs, embeddings, vector databases, RAG patterns, tool use, and orchestration frameworks</li><li>
You are skilled at designing scalable and secure application architectures that integrate transactional systems, analytical platforms, and AI-powered services</li><li>
You have strong knowledge of cloud-native architecture, including containers, Kubernetes, infrastructure automation, observability, resilience, and performance engineering</li><li>
You have experience defining reference architectures, design standards, and reusable technical patterns for AI-enabled product development</li><li>
You bring a strong understanding of data architecture, governance, metadata, privacy, and access patterns required to support trustworthy AI solutions</li><li>
You evaluate build-versus-buy decisions across models, platforms, data services, and integration tooling, clearly articulating technical and business trade-offs</li><li>
You have knowledge of responsible AI, model governance, security controls, compliance requirements, and architectural guardrails for safe enterprise adoption</li><li>
You have experience leading architecture reviews, influencing engineering roadmaps, and aligning technical direction across multiple teams or product areas</li><li>
You communicate complex architectural decisions clearly to engineers, product leaders, and executive stakeholders</li></ul><div></div><div> 
About You:</div> 
<div></div><ul><li>
You bring 6+ years of experience in software engineering, architecture, or a related field, with a strong track record of designing and delivering complex systems</li><li>
You think in systems, with a strong ability to connect architecture decisions to broader platform strategy and business outcomes</li><li>
You are a technical leader who influences without authority and drives alignment across teams and organizations</li><li>
You are passionate about building robust, extensible systems that stand the test of time</li><li>
You stay current with emerging technologies, particularly in AI, cloud, and distributed systems</li></ul><div></div><div> 
Where you belong:</div><div></div><div> 
You will be part of a growing AI and industry expert team dedicated to serving customers across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia / United Arab Emirates. We are building a collaborative, high‑impact environment that brings together deep AI expertise, strong industry knowledge, and regional understanding to help customers innovate, transform, and lead in their markets.</div><div>
This team thrives on working together to turn complex business challenges into practical, scalable solutions. You will find an environment that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning, where new ideas are encouraged and real‑world impact matters. This is a place for people who enjoy building something new. You will thrive here if you are customer‑centric, motivated by meaningful outcomes, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast‑evolving AI landscape.</div><div></div><div> 
About the team</div><div>
We work across boundaries, help teams make better design choices, and build foundations that let AI products scale safely and efficiently. We value clarity, system thinking, and practical innovation.</div><div>
#LI-LP1</div><div> 
Bring out your best 
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
 
 
We win with inclusion 
SAP&rsquo;s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone &ndash; regardless of background &ndash; feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world. 
 
SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com. 
 
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training. 
 
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements. 
 
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.</div><div></div><div> 
AI Usage in the Recruitment Process</div><div>
For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process.
</div>Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process. 
 
Requisition ID: 450270 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid</div>

GIG Gulf

<div>
 
 
 Who we are:
 
 
 
 GIG Gulf (a Fairfax company) is part of the Gulf Insurance Group (GIG), the #1 largest regional composite insurer in the Middle East and North Africa, with presence in 12 markets including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Turkey. GIG Group reported consolidated assets of US$ 3.83 billion and $69 million net profit for the year 2023. The majority shareholder of GIG Group is Toronto based Fairfax Financial Holding, a global leader in insurance and reinsurance with a presence in 40 markets.
 
 
 
 
 
 GIG Gulf is an &lsquo;A&rsquo; rated regional insurer with a top 5 position in each of its markets (UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain). GIG Gulf has been present in the region for over 70 years with a strategic focus on both growth and investments and is a one stop shop offering a wide range of insurance products and services that cater to a broad variety of needs for corporates, SMEs and individual customers throughout UAE, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar. GIG Gulf also owns a 50% stake in GIG Saudi. Our strategic objectives and guiding principles are focused on Regional Growth, Customer Experience and Digital Transformation.
 
 
 
 
 
 GIG Gulf has created a diverse and inclusive working environment and culture with a workforce of over 800 employees, with over 60 nationalities, across 15 branches and retail shops region-wide and over 1 million customers. GIG Gulf is a caring partner that encourages customers to achieve their goals and live an inspiring and fulfilling life. We are obsessed with customer feedback and continuously evolving to become the region&rsquo;s digital insurer of reference, committed to running our operations in a responsible, sustainable way
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job purpose:
 
 
 
 As a Cloud and AI Architect, you will work closely with business and IT stakeholders to:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 define and evolve enterprise cloud and AI architecture standards, patterns, and guardrails
 </li>
 <li>
 lead pilots, POCs and exploration of new innovative solutions, practices and patterns
 </li>
 <li>
 design and deliver cloud‑based and AI‑enabled solutions that are secure, scalable, and fit for purpose
 </li>
 <li>
 actively contribute to the organization&rsquo;s cloud and AI roadmap and delivery priorities, ensuring alignment with business outcomes, regulatory requirements, and operational realities
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 In collaboration with GIG Gulf business and IT stakeholders and considering information system landscape, business ambitions, recommendation, best practices, technology evolution and market trends:
 
 
 Architecture
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead the definition and maintenance of enterprise cloud and AI architectures, standards, and target‑state roadmaps
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure cloud and AI architecture are aligned with business strategy, regulatory constraints, and enterprise architecture including multi-country hosting
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to IT strategy and planning activities covering cloud platforms, automation and AI capabilities
 </li>
 <li>
 Support evaluation, selection, and evolution of cloud services, AI platforms, and strategic technology partners
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Cloud &amp; AI Platform Leadership
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Define architectural patterns for supporting core systems, digital channels, integrations, analytics, and AI‑enabled use cases
 </li>
 <li>
 Design cloud foundations that are AI‑ready, including data, integration, security, and automation layers
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure consistency, reuse, and simplicity across solutions, avoiding fragmented or ad‑hoc implementations
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with information security, business continuity, operations and platform teams to embed governance, security and control requirements
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Technical Leadership
 
 
 Strong technical leader with broad and in-depth understanding of:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Public cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure)
 </li>
 <li>
 Cloud‑native architecture patterns, automation, and solutions
 </li>
 <li>
 AI and machine‑learning solution patterns, including generative (LLM, SLM etc.) and agentic AI (RAG, vector datastores, memory, cognitive reasoning etc.) working knowledge (desirable)
 </li>
 <li>
 Secure design principles, identity and access management, and regulatory considerations relevant to insurance
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Operational &amp; Technical Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 Cloud &amp; AI Architecture
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Function as an active, hands‑on Cloud and AI Architect for enterprise initiatives:
 </li>
 <li>
 Define and maintain cloud and AI architecture frameworks, design guidelines, and reference patterns
 </li>
 <li>
 Design cloud architectures for solutions, including core applications, data platforms, and AI‑enabled services
 </li>
 <li>
 Design architecture that supports AI workloads including (desirable):
 </li>
 <li>
 Secure integration of AI services with enterprise data
 </li>
 <li>
 Patterns for AI‑enabled automation and decision support
 </li>
 <li>
 Controlled use of foundation or public models where approved
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead pilots, proofs of concepts and controlled trials to explore emerging cloud, automation and AI technologies
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Tangible Outcomes &amp; Delivery Focus
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Maintain a strong delivery and results orientation:
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to the cloud and AI roadmap aligned to business priorities and delivery plans
 </li>
 <li>
 Support and guide implementation of cloud solutions on AWS and/or Azure
 </li>
 <li>
 Guide teams on cloud‑native design, automation, and deployment practices
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure solutions are production‑ready, cost‑aware, documented, and operationally supported
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Governance &amp; Security
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Define architectural guardrails, including:
 </li>
 <li>
 Data access, privacy, and residency controls across cloud platforms
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure solutions align with security standards, regulatory and operational requirements
 </li>
 <li>
 Embed FinOps principles into cloud architecture to ensure cost transparency, accountability and optimization
 </li>
 <li>
 Responsible and compliant use of AI and generative AI services
 </li>
 <li>
 Integration patterns for AI‑enabled workflows and services
 </li>
 <li>
 Support controlled evaluation and adoption of AI technologies, avoiding unmanaged experimentation
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Communication &amp; Stakeholder Engagement
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Prepare clear and structured architecture proposals, options, and decision papers
 </li>
 <li>
 Communicate architectural choices and tradeoffs to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide practical recommendations focused on business outcomes, risk, and sustainability
 </li>
 <li>
 Promote collaboration, reuse, and shared ownership across delivery teams
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Quality &amp; Operational Excellence
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensure high‑quality design, testing, and operational readiness of cloud and AI solutions
 </li>
 <li>
 Support incident, problem, and root‑cause analysis related to cloud platforms
 </li>
 <li>
 Track and follow up on technical issues to ensure timely resolution and continuous improvement
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 People Leadership (Where Applicable)
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Support onboarding and development of cloud operations and AI engineers
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide technical coaching, design reviews, and mentoring
 </li>
 <li>
 Encourage knowledge sharing, standards adoption, and disciplined architectures practices
 </li>
 <li>
 Foster a collaborative culture aligned with organizational values and delivery commitments
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Business / Domain knowledge requirements (desirable)
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Knowledge of Health Data industry
 </li>
 <li>
 Basic knowledge of the insurance business
 </li>
 <li>
 Basic understanding of market practices/business processes
 </li>
 <li>
 Understanding of regulatory challenges, including compliance, data privacy and residency
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Technical Skills
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
 </li>
 <li>
 Cloud or architecture certifications (AWS, Azure or equivalent) are preferred but not mandatory where practical experience is demonstrated
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Experience
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 6&ndash;10 years of overall experience in enterprise technology or architecture roles
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum 4&ndash;6 years of hands‑on experience in cloud architecture across AWS and/or Azure
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated experience designing and governing production cloud systems
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in regulated environments (insurance, financial services, healthcare) is preferred
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Core Skills
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Cloud architecture (AWS and/or Azure): Ability to design scalable, secure and resilient cloud platforms supporting enterprise solutions
 </li>
 <li>
 Solution architecture: Proven experience defining architecture reference designs, and target‑state
 </li>
 <li>
 Security &amp; governance: Strong grounding in secure‑by‑design principles, identity, access control, data protection, and compliance
 </li>
 <li>
 Proofs of concept: Hands on experience in structured PoCs and technology evaluations with clear outcomes and decisions
 </li>
 <li>
 AI‑enabled Architectures (
 
 desirable
 
 ) &ndash; Hands on experience enabling AI/ML and GenAI use cases through data foundations, including exposure to LLM‑based solutions, RAG patterns, and vector‑based retrieval where applicable
 </li>
 <li>
 AI &amp; GenAI integration (
 
 desirable
 
 ): Hands-on experience architecting AI or GenAI solutions integrated with enterprise data and systems
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Collaboration
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong stakeholder management skills across business, IT, and control functions
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to communicate architectural decisions clearly
 </li>
 <li>
 Comfortable working in a high‑demand, delivery‑oriented environment
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Communication and Soft Skills
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
 </li>
 <li>
 Team player &ndash; ability to work with a team and influence a positive collaborative culture
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to prioritize workload appropriately based on the impact on the business
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated ability to work independently while efficiently managing multiple projects simultaneously.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Cloud Architect

<div>
 
 
 Who we are:
 
 
 
 GIG Gulf (a Fairfax company) is part of the Gulf Insurance Group (GIG), the #1 largest regional composite insurer in the Middle East and North Africa, with presence in 12 markets including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Turkey. GIG Group reported consolidated assets of US$ 3.83 billion and $69 million net profit for the year 2023. The majority shareholder of GIG Group is Toronto based Fairfax Financial Holding, a global leader in insurance and reinsurance with a presence in 40 markets.
 
 
 
 
 
 GIG Gulf is an &lsquo;A&rsquo; rated regional insurer with a top 5 position in each of its markets (UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain). GIG Gulf has been present in the region for over 70 years with a strategic focus on both growth and investments and is a one stop shop offering a wide range of insurance products and services that cater to a broad variety of needs for corporates, SMEs and individual customers throughout UAE, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar. GIG Gulf also owns a 50% stake in GIG Saudi. Our strategic objectives and guiding principles are focused on Regional Growth, Customer Experience and Digital Transformation.
 
 
 
 
 
 GIG Gulf has created a diverse and inclusive working environment and culture with a workforce of over 800 employees, with over 60 nationalities, across 15 branches and retail shops region-wide and over 1 million customers. GIG Gulf is a caring partner that encourages customers to achieve their goals and live an inspiring and fulfilling life. We are obsessed with customer feedback and continuously evolving to become the region&rsquo;s digital insurer of reference, committed to running our operations in a responsible, sustainable way
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job purpose:
 
 
 
 Are you enthusiast in contributing to the business purpose of a Regional Insurance Leader? Are you Data driven, technologically savvy and hands-on Data Architect with Data Engineering exposure on AWS and Azure Cloud? Express your Passion with GIG Gulf business and IT stakeholders to:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 define and maintain GIG Gulf IT Data standards, architectural guidelines and solutions.
 </li>
 <li>
 lead pilots, POCs and exploration of new innovative solutions, practices and patterns
 </li>
 <li>
 influence delivery of GIG Gulf Data &amp; AI projects on time, quality and budget,
 </li>
 <li>
 actively contribute to GIG Gulf&rsquo; Data &amp; AI vision and roadmap, including business case definition, project requirements, organization, and methodology,
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 In collaboration with GIG Gulf business and IT stakeholders and considering information system landscape, business ambitions, recommendation, best practices, technology evolution and market trends:
 
 
 
 
 
 Architecture
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead the definition and maintenance of GIG Gulf&rsquo;s enterprise data and AI architecture and delivery roadmap
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive the data and AI architecture aligned with GIG Gulf&rsquo;s business and technology strategy
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to the IT Strategy Plan, including cloud, data, analytics, and AI capabilities
 </li>
 <li>
 Support selection and evolution of data and AI platforms, technologies, and strategic partners
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Data &amp; AI Platform Leadership
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Define architectural patterns for data platforms supporting analytics, reporting, AI/ML, and GenAI use cases
 </li>
 <li>
 Guide the design of AI-ready data foundations, including structured and unstructured data pipelines
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure architectural consistency, reuse, and alignment across data, analytics, and AI solutions
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with information security, risk, and compliance teams to embed governance and controls
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Technical Leadership
 
 
 Strong technical leader with broad and in-depth understanding of:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Data architecture, data modeling, and data governance
 </li>
 <li>
 Data engineering and cloud-native data platforms
 </li>
 <li>
 Analytics, BI, and AI/ML solution patterns
 </li>
 <li>
 Generative AI concepts including LLM-based solutions, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and vector-based retrieval architectures etc.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain practical knowledge of data and AI services from AWS and Azure along with modern development practices
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Operational &amp; Technical Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 Data &amp; AI Architecture
 
 
 Function as an active, initiative‑taking Data and AI Architect for GIG Gulf initiatives:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Refine and maintain data and AI architecture frameworks, guidelines, and design patterns
 </li>
 <li>
 Define target-state architectures for master data (customer, product, provider, referential data)
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to solution and technical architecture covering:
 </li>
 <li>
 Data lakes and analytical platforms
 </li>
 <li>
 AI/ML and GenAI-enabled use cases
 </li>
 <li>
 Design architecture that support AI workloads, including (desirable):
 </li>
 <li>
 Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) patterns
 </li>
 <li>
 Vector storage and semantic retrieval for enterprise knowledge use cases
 </li>
 <li>
 Secure integration of public or foundation models with internal data
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Tangible Outcomes &amp; Delivery Focus
 
 
 Maintain a strong delivery and results orientation:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Contribute to the data and AI roadmap aligned to business priorities
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead implementation of data and analytics solutions on AWS (e.g., S3, Glue, Redshift, RDS, Lambda, Athena) and/or Azure (e.g., Data Lake Storage, Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Azure Functions, Event Hubs)
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee data modeling for OLTP and OLAP systems, including data quality, cleansing, and de-duplication initiatives
 </li>
 <li>
 Guide data engineering practices using Spark (Python, Spark SQL), data workflows and automated pipelines
 </li>
 <li>
 Support AI-enabled analytics and reporting use cases through curated data marts and BI extensions
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure solutions are production-ready, documented, and maintainable
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 AI Solution Governance &amp; Integration
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Define architectural guardrails for enterprise AI usage, including (desirable):
 </li>
 <li>
 Responsible and compliant use of LLMs and GenAI services
 </li>
 <li>
 Data access, privacy, and residency controls for AI solutions
 </li>
 <li>
 Integration patterns for AI agents and automated workflows where applicable
 </li>
 <li>
 Support evaluation and controlled adoption of AI technologies, avoiding fragmented or unmanaged deployments
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure AI solutions are aligned with enterprise architecture, security, and regulatory requirements
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Communication &amp; Stakeholder Engagement
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Prepare clear, structured architectural proposals and decision papers with supporting rationale
 </li>
 <li>
 Communicate architectural choices to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide clear recommendations aligned with business outcomes and strategy
 </li>
 <li>
 Promote collaboration, reuse, and shared ownership across delivery teams
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Quality &amp; Operational Excellence
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensure high-quality testing, data validation, and operational readiness of data and AI platforms
 </li>
 <li>
 Support incident, problem, and defect analysis related to data and AI solutions
 </li>
 <li>
 Track and follow up on issues to ensure timely resolution and continuous improvement
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 People Leadership
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Manage recruitment and onboarding of data and AI team members in collaboration with HR
 </li>
 <li>
 Set, review, and track team objectives and performance
 </li>
 <li>
 Support team development through coaching, mentoring, and targeted training
 </li>
 <li>
 Foster a collaborative culture aligned with GIG values and delivery commitments
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Business / Domain knowledge requirements
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Knowledge of Health Data industry
 </li>
 <li>
 Basic knowledge of the insurance business
 </li>
 <li>
 Basic understanding of market practices/business processes
 </li>
 <li>
 Understanding of regulatory challenges, including compliance, data privacy and residency
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Minimum requirements of role
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Technical Skills
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
 </li>
 <li>
 Master&rsquo;s degree or relevant professional certifications (cloud, data, or architecture‑related) are an advantage but not mandatory
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Experience
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 8 &ndash;12 years of overall experience in data architecture, data engineering, or closely related roles
 </li>
 <li>
 3-5 years in an architecture role responsible for data platforms on cloud
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven experience designing and delivering data and analytics solutions on AWS and/or Azure
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in regulated environments (insurance, financial services, healthcare) is preferred
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Core Skills
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Data Architecture &ndash; Ability to define conceptual, logical, and physical data architectures aligned to business strategy
 </li>
 <li>
 Cloud Data Platforms &ndash; Hands‑on experience with AWS and/or Azure data and analytics services
 </li>
 <li>
 Data Engineering &ndash; Hands on experience designing and delivering scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Spark and Python
 </li>
 <li>
 Analytics &amp; BI &ndash; Hands on experience with analytical use cases, data marts, and BI platforms (such as Power BI or others)
 </li>
 <li>
 AI‑enabled Data Architectures (
 
 desirable
 
 ) &ndash; Hands on experience enabling AI/ML and GenAI use cases through data foundations, including exposure to LLM‑based solutions, RAG patterns, and vector‑based retrieval where applicable
 </li>
 <li>
 Data Governance &amp; Security &ndash; Strong understanding of data quality, privacy, residency, and security‑by‑design principles
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Collaboration
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Proven experience leading data or analytics teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong stakeholder management skills across business, IT, and control functions
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to communicate architectural decisions clearly
 </li>
 <li>
 Comfortable working in a high‑demand, delivery‑oriented environment
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Communication and Soft Skills
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
 </li>
 <li>
 Team player &ndash; ability to work with a team and influence a positive collaborative culture
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to prioritize workload appropriately based on the impact on the business
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated ability to work independently while efficiently managing multiple projects simultaneously.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Data Architecture Manager

Al-Futtaim

<div>
 
 Job Requisition ID:
 
 177488
 
 
 Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group&rsquo;s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
 
 
 By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day
 
 
 
 Job Description:
 
 
 
 The Enterprise Architect (EA) will play a critical role in shaping and governing the enterprise-wide technology architecture for the
 
 Property &amp; Casualty (P&amp;C) Insurance business
 
 . This role focuses on
 
 Agentic AI adoption, digital solution architecture, API-first strategy, and core systems modernization
 
 , ensuring alignment between business strategy and technology execution.
 
 
 The EA will act as a strategic partner to business leaders, product teams, and delivery organizations&mdash;driving a
 
 future-ready, AI-enabled, composable insurance architecture
 
 that accelerates time-to-market, improves operational efficiency, and supports new business models.
 
 
 
 What You Will Do
 
 
 
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 Enterprise &amp; Domain Architecture (P&amp;C Insurance)
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 Define and maintain the target enterprise architecture for P&amp;C insurance across underwriting, policy administration, claims, billing, reinsurance, and distribution.
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 Develop domain-level reference architectures aligned to business capabilities, value streams, and operating models.
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 Ensure architectural consistency across lines of business while enabling controlled flexibility and innovation.
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 Translate business strategy into clear architectural roadmaps and investment-guiding principles.
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 Agentic AI &amp; Intelligent Automation
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 Define the enterprise architecture for Agentic AI, including autonomous agents, orchestration layers, decision engines, and human-in-the-loop models.
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 Partner with data, AI, and business teams to embed AI agents into core insurance processes (e.g., FNOL, claims handling, underwriting triage, fraud detection, agent assist).
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 Establish guardrails for AI governance, ethics, security, explainability, and regulatory compliance.
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 Drive reuse of AI capabilities via platforms, services, and APIs rather than point solutions.
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 Digital &amp; Experience Architecture
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 Architect digital platforms supporting omnichannel experiences for customers, agents, brokers, and partners.
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 Guide the evolution of portals, mobile apps, workflow tools, and low-code/no-code platforms.
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 Ensure digital solutions are scalable, API-driven, event-enabled, and aligned with experience and journey design.
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 API &amp; Integration Strategy
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 Own the API-first and event-driven architecture strategy across the enterprise.
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 Define standards for REST, event streaming, and async integration patterns.
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 Enable ecosystem integration with partners, insurtechs, intermediaries, and regulators.
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 Govern API lifecycle, security, versioning, and developer enablement.
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 Core Systems Modernization
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 Lead architectural strategy for modernizing core P&amp;C systems (policy, claims, billing), including:
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 Legacy decomposition and strangler patterns
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 SaaS / packaged core platforms
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 Microservices and composable architectures
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 Ensure coexistence and transition strategies between legacy and modern platforms.
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 Balance technical modernization with business continuity and regulatory obligations.
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 Architecture Governance &amp; Delivery Enablement
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 Establish and lead architecture governance, including standards, principles, and design reviews.
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 Work closely with product owners, engineers, and delivery teams to ensure architecture is executable.
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 Provide architectural decision support for major initiatives, vendor selections, and investment cases.
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 Act as a technology thought partner for senior leadership and transformation programs.
 
 
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 Required Skills To Be Successful
 
 
 
 
 Education
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
 
 
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 Experience
 
 
 
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 12+ years of experience in enterprise or solution architecture roles.
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 Strong experience in P&amp;C insurance (carrier-side preferred).
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 Proven track record in large-scale digital transformation and core modernization.
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 Hands-on experience with API platforms, integration architecture, and cloud-native designs.
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 Solid understanding of AI/ML architectures, with practical exposure to intelligent automation or agent-based systems.
 
 
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 Technical Knowledge
 
 
 
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 Enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate).
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 Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
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 Microservices, event-driven architectures, and integration middleware.
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 Core insurance platforms and ecosystem tooling.
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 Data, AI, and analytics platforms (conceptual and architectural depth).
 
 
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 What Equips You For The Role
 
 
 
 
 Desired Attributes
 
 
 
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 Strategic thinker with strong business&ndash;technology translation skills.
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 Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority.
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 Pragmatic, outcome-oriented architect&mdash;not ivory-tower.
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 Strong communication and storytelling skills, especially for executives.
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 Passion for AI-enabled transformation and future insurance models.
 
 
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 What Success Looks Like
 
 
 
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 Clear, actionable enterprise and domain architectures aligned to business strategy.
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 Scalable adoption of Agentic AI across core insurance processes.
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 API-driven, composable architecture enabling speed and ecosystem integration.
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 Controlled modernization of legacy cores with measurable business impact.
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 Architecture seen as an enabler of value, not a constraint.
 
 
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 About Orient Insurance PJSC
 
 
 
 Orient Insurance Company commenced operations in 1982 as a part of the reputed Al-Futtaim Group and has since recorded a progressively steady growth. The Company is counted among the leaders in the UAE insurance market. Orient Insurance Company has a paid-up capital of AED 500 Million which is the highest in the insurance industry in UAE. With head office in Dubai, the company serves its clientele through an extensive branch network in Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah in UAE, Muscat in Sultanate of Oman, Riyadh in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
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Enterprise Architect - P&C Insurance I Dubai I Financial Services I Orient Insurance PJSC

PureCS

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 About Us:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Pure Health is the UAE&rsquo;s largest integrated healthcare platform, committed to elevating the nation&rsquo;s health standards through innovation, technology, and operational excellence. PureCS operates as a key technology and procurement arm within the Pure Health ecosystem, driving digital infrastructure, systems optimisation, and strategic sourcing initiatives that support large-scale national projects.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a seasoned Microservices Architect with extensive experience in designing and implementing distributed systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in microservices architecture, API design, containerization, cloud-native solutions. This role requires strong leadership, hands-on technical skills, and the ability to guide teams in building scalable, secure, and resilient applications. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience with modern AI orchestration frameworks and scalable system design.
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
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 Design and implement microservices-based architectures for large-scale enterprise applications.
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 Define API standards, communication protocols (REST, gRPC), and service contracts.
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 Lead migration from monolithic systems to microservices, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.
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 Architect containerized solutions using Docker and Kubernetes, including Helm for deployment
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 Design multi-agent workflows that interact seamlessly with existing enterprise APIs using LangGraph or similar agent orchestration frameworks (e.g., CrewAI, Microsoft AutoGen, or Semantic Kernel).
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 Implement observability practices including logging, metrics, and distributed tracing (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry).
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 Architect scalable solutions for the efficient handling of memory and context window limits, enabling AI agents to reliably maintain short-term state and long-term memory across stateless distributed environments.
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 Ensure security best practices across services (OAuth2, JWT, API Gateway, rate limiting).
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 Collaborate with product owners, developers, and DevOps teams to align architecture with business goals.
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 Mentor engineering teams on microservices principles, domain-driven design, and event-driven architecture.
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 Required Skills &amp; Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 12+ years of experience in software development with at least 5 years in microservices architecture.
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 Strong knowledge of distributed systems, service discovery, and API management.
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 Exposure to MLOps and AI system observability.
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 Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm for container orchestration.
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 Design multi-agent workflows that interact seamlessly with existing enterprise APIs using LangGraph or similar agent orchestration frameworks such as CrewAI, Microsoft AutoGen, or Semantic Kernel.
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 Proficiency in designing RESTful and gRPC APIs, and implementing API gateways
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 Enhance information architecture using Knowledge Graphs (e.g., Neo4j, Amazon Neptune, or GraphDB) to improve semantic data retrieval, enrich RAG pipelines, and ground data for use in complex agentic workflows.
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 Hands-on experience with LLM-based applications and agentic frameworks.
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 Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native patterns.
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 Knowledge of event-driven architecture, messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and data consistency strategies.
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 Strong understanding of security, scalability, and fault-tolerance in distributed systems.
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 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd).
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 Familiarity with domain-driven design (DDD) and CQRS patterns.
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 Knowledge of advanced observability and chaos engineering practices.
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 Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
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Backend Lead - Microservices Architect

HCLTech

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 We are HCLTech,
 
 one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world and home to 219,000+ people across 54 countries, supercharging progress through industry-leading capabilities centered around Digital, Engineering and Cloud.
 
 
 The driving force behind that work, our people, are diverse, creative, and passionate, raising the bar for excellence on a regular basis. We, in turn, work hard to bring out the best in them as we strive to help them find their spark and become the best version of themselves that they can be.
 
 
 We are on the lookout for a highly talented and self-motivated
 
 Senior Solution Architect
 
 to join us on our journey in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role: -
 
 
 
 
 The Senior Architect has a direct reporting line to the Head of Architecture but is also accountable (dotted reporting line) to the Delivery Head &amp; Lead (aka Matrix Manager) in the business/functional domain that is being served. The Senior Architect is expected to possess deep technical expertise, potential leadership qualities &amp; be solution oriented with a core focus on contributing to build products that balance Functional Requirements, Customer/User Experience, Performance, Reliability, Resiliency &amp; Security.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities: -
 
 
 
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 Strong experience in banking, accounting, payments, lending and credit products. Prior exposure to the corporate banking domain is a plus.
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 The ideal candidate should demonstrate a strong will to learn and adapt to new domain.
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 Must have participated and/or led at least 3 projects designing and architecting resilient, reliable &amp; secure applications in conjunction with a microservices &amp; API based ecosystem for the specific functional domain.
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 Develop and maintain architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices.
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 Experience working with Agile Methodologies and in Agile teams, that incorporate:
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 Agile Team concepts such as Tribes &amp; Squads
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 Agile Ceremonies such as Quarterly Planning, Sprint Planning, Sprint Refinement &amp; Sprint Retrospective
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 Agile Deliverables such as Features, Epics, Stories &amp; Acceptance Criteria
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 Qualifications: -
 
 
 
 
 5+ years of experience building end-end design patterns, high level designs &amp; solutions for applications (backend and frontend, including mobile apps), APIs, message brokers, event-streams, microservices on container-based / cloud-native infrastructure and its associated ecosystem in consultation with involved internal departments and subsidiaries.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Skills: -
 
 
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 Deep knowledge and experience in proposing architectural design principles &amp; patterns and justifying the benefits and drawbacks of each.
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 Adequate knowledge &amp; experience of baking cyber and information security controls into products via methods such as Data Classification, Regulatory Requirements considerations (e.g. PCI-DSS, UAE Central Bank, GDPR), Threat Modelling &amp; Security Requirements (Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover).
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 Adequate knowledge of and experience in implementing cyber security controls such as Authentication, Authorization, Encryption Algorithms &amp; Keys, Data Security, Security Events Logging &amp; Alerting.
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 Some knowledge and experience of attacking and defending systems from a cyber security perspective.
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 Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence concepts &amp; technologies including but not limited to Machine Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Models, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), Embedding Models, Vector Databases, Model Context Protocol (MCP), AI Agents, Agentic AI, Git Hub Co-Pilot, Claude Code or similar.
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 Why Us: -
 
 
 
 
 We are one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world, with offices in 50+ countries across the globe and 219,000 employees,
 
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 Our company is extremely diverse with 165 nationalities represented.
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 We offer the opportunity to work with colleagues across the globe.
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 We offer a virtual-first work environment, promoting a good work-life integration and real flexibility.
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 We offer comprehensive benefits for all employees.
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 We are a certified great place to work and a top employer in 17 countries, offering a positive work environment that values employee recognition and respect.
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 Equality &amp; Opportunity for All: -
 
 
 
 
 Representing 165 nationalities across the globe, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law.
 
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