principal architect

NetApp

<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2>
<div>At NetApp, we have a history of helping customers turn challenges into business opportunities. As part of our sales organization, your role will require a strategic blend of technical acumen and charismatic client engagement, ensuring that every partnership is nurtured towards it maximum potential. As a pivotal link between NetApp and our clients, your contributions will directly influence the growth and direction of our department, making a lasting impact on the organization's success. This is more than a job&mdash;it's a chance to be part of a team that values innovation, supports professional growth, and celebrates shared victories.</div></div></div><div></div>
<br><div><div><p><b>Own Every Moment at NetApp</b></p><p>
At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure&mdash;delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.</p><p>
Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins.</p>
<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Summary</b></h2></div><div><p>
We are seeking a dynamic Principal Architect based in the Middle East to join our EMEA team, as a thought leader and advisor for NetApp&rsquo;s strategy, technology focus areas, and customer imperatives &ndash; both within NetApp and across our partner and customer ecosystems.</p><p>
Principal Architects are experts at positioning NetApp&rsquo;s Intelligent Data Infrastructure business technology strategy into each of the identified customer-driven imperatives where our portfolio is differentiated and solves their challenges with high residual value. They are focused on Data Infrastructure Modernization, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Transformation, and Cyber Resiliency.</p><p>
In this role, you will act as the tip of the spear, focused on establishing NetApp&rsquo;s relevance with new buying centers, establishing NetApp&rsquo;s right to a seat at the table, and opening the door to NetApp sellers to cultivate the deal through to close. You will also work directly with the Product business unit and the rest of the field sales to develop best practices, and blueprints and motivate and justify product enhancements.</p><p>
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in sales, pre-sales, customer engagement, and product innovation, with experitse to drive cross-functional initiatives.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Lead initial conversation with customers &amp; prospects at EBCs, Sales Meetings, QBRs, and more as required to establish NetApp&rsquo;s vision and relevance in each of the target workload/solution pillars via relatable customer value and mapped to their imperatives, in conjunction with account teams.</li><li>
Develop and maintain relationships with C-suite executives and decision-makers to expand our footprint and secure new business.</li><li>
Operates early in the sales cycle, and works closely with customer domain architects, executives, and business stakeholders to develop initial application &amp; technology architecture concepts to guide investments.</li><li>
Develops the technical win plan for each opportunity that they generate, setting out a clear and recommended path for the account team to follow to develop the deal through to close. Applies local area/region/district knowledge to customize target workload sales approaches and accelerates local adoption of time-sensitive corporate-identified sales strategies aligned with customer imperatives.</li><li>
Create solution strategies, roadmaps, and reference architectures focused on long-term business goals. Collaborates with NetApp account or service managers early in the sales cycle on the implications of respective architectures on the broader customer environment.</li><li>
Works at the area, region, or district level (as appropriate) to capture Win/Loss information related to each of the four customer imperatives to identify key learnings for continuous improvement.</li><li>
Consolidates Product Feature Enhancement requests aligned with customer imperatives into Solutions Management.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Requirements</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Minimum 12+ years leading or developing Information Technology projects with a concentration on Application, Cloud, Infrastructure or Storage Architectures.</li><li>
2+ years of sales experience, or experience as the primary decision maker as a customer for infrastructure and/or cloud solutions.</li><li>
Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Eng., or MIS preferred, but not required</li><li>
Demonstrable expertise in Artificial Intelligence and one or more of the following: Modern Data Infrastructures, Cyber Resiliency, Public cloud at hyperscale or regional government level</li><li>
5+ years of DevOps, systems integration and/or implementation experience</li><li>
Experience in a broad range of Infrastructure (Storage, Compute and Network) as well as cloud.</li></ul></div></div></div><p>
At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
</p><p><b>Equal Opportunity Employer:</b></p><p>
NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.</p><p><b>
Why You'll Thrive at NetApp</b></p><p>
At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment&mdash;you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.</p><p>
NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.</p><p><b>
Our culture</b></p><p>
We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed&mdash;they drive everything we do.</p><p>
If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. now.</p>
<p><b>Submitting an application</b><br>
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To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.</p></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Our values</b></h2>
<p>Put the customer at the center. Care for each other and our communities. Think and act like owners. Build belonging every day. Embrace a growth mindset.</p></div></div><div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Benefits</b></h2>
<p></p><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Volunteer time off</b></h3>
<div>40 hours of paid volunteer time each year.</div>
</div><p></p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Well-being</b></h3>
<div>Employee Assistance Program, fitness, and mental health resources to help employees be their best.</div>
</div><p></p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Time away</b></h3>
<div>Paid time off for vacation and to recharge.</div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Principal Architect

Stantec

<div><p><b>Requisition Number:</b> 24168BR</p>
<p><b>Description:</b></p>
<p>At Stantec, we approach every project as a partnership, because our work creates a lasting impact on our clients&rsquo; communities. We believe that when smart, passionate, creative people come together, real possibilities are within reach.</p>
<p>Our people are at the heart of everything we do; they give our work purpose. If you want to be a part of our unwavering team and can bring your sense of imagination and determination to every challenge, then this is the right place for you.</p>
<p>Stantec is seeking a talented and motivated design professional to advance our architectural practice. The role of Principal Architect will involve being the lead designer across a wide range of project types in support of our current, high-profile client base.</p>
<p>Key responsibilities:</p>
<ul><li>Provide design leadership within our emerging commercial architectural practice. Given our high-profile client base regionally, design talent and ability to communicate and generate strong design ideas are key components of this role.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Guide the growth of the architectural practice, focused around design excellence, collaborate and foster a strong design culture within the Abu Dhabi practice.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provide conceptual architectural design to the current range of master planning projects, as well as take a leading role in vertical architecture work. Develop a portfolio of commercial architectural projects, providing design leadership while ensuring the quality of information reflects the requirements of Stantec&rsquo;s standard policies and procedures.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Manage the design process from inception through concept, schematic design, detail design to ensure quality and client satisfaction.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Coordinating with design leadership across offices to ensure best practice is achieved and the highest quality outcomes are delivered to clients.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Coordinating across offices for resource support and management where required</li></ul>
<ul><li>Support the local Business Center Lead and Sector Leaders, with a specific focus on assisting growth in the commercial sector.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Helping develop and maintain a network of client relationships, maintaining a pipeline of project opportunities, strategizing on project pursuits and effective project delivery.</li></ul>
<p><b>Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul><li>Must have a minimum of 15 years post graduate experience</li></ul>
<ul><li>Minimum of 5 years UAE experience, preferably with International Consultancy</li></ul>
<ul><li>RIBA/AIA Accredited</li></ul>
<ul><li>Fully Conversant in BIM/REVIT delivery processes</li></ul>
<ul><li>Excellent knowledge of local design requirements and code (e.g. typical local municipality requirements of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, LEED or Estidama requirements etc).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Must have client-facing experience.</li></ul>
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<p><b>About Stantec:</b></p>
<p>We&rsquo;re active members of the communities we serve. That&rsquo;s why at Stantec we always design with community in mind. We believe growing a great design company happens from the inside out. We look for people who are drawn to use every talent they possess, plus creativity, determination and a drive to do the extraordinary.</p>
<p>The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring projects to life. Our work as architects, engineers, and consultants from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a solid history of success. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work. Redefine your personal best. Join us!</p>
<p><b>Work Location(s):United Arab Emirates-Dubai</b></p>
<p><b>Employment Type:</b> <b>Full-Time</b></p>
<p><b>Job Type:</b> <b>Regular</b></p>
<p><b>Job Category:</b> <b>Architecture</b></p></div><p></p>

Principal Architect (Design)

Atha Construction Private Limited

<p>Position: <b>Architect Manager </b>(4-8 Years Experience)</p><p>Department: Architecture</p><p><b>Role Overview:</b></p><p>We are seeking a motivated and creative Architect with 4-8 years of professional experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will work on a variety of projects, ranging from conceptual design to technical detailing and construction documentation. You will collaborate closely with senior architects, engineers, and consultants to deliver high-quality architectural designs, ensuring projects are completed efficiently, on time, and within budget.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b>:</p><ul><li><b>Design Development</b>: Assist in the development of architectural designs, from conceptualization to schematic design and final detailing.</li><li><b>3D Modeling &amp; Rendering:</b> Use software tools such as SketchUp, AutoCAD, and Photoshop for creating 3D models, producing detailed drawings, and rendering high-quality visualizations.</li><li><b>Technical Drawings:</b> Produce detailed floor plans, sections, elevations, and construction details using AutoCAD and other relevant software.</li><li><b>Documentation: </b>Prepare and organize project documentation, ensuring compliance with design specifications, building codes, and regulations.</li><li><b>Client Interaction:</b> Support senior team members in presenting designs to clients, assisting in meetings, and incorporating client feedback into the design.</li><li><b>Project Coordination: </b>Coordinate with consultants (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to ensure integrated and sustainable solutions in architectural projects.</li><li><b>Site Visits:</b> Conduct site inspections and surveys to assess project feasibility and compliance with design and construction documentation.</li><li><b>Problem-Solving</b>: Collaborate with the team to resolve design and technical issues that arise during the design and construction phases.</li></ul><p><b>Skills and Qualifications:</b></p><p>Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture (or equivalent).</p><p>Experience: 4+ years of experience in an architectural firm or related field, with exposure to both design and technical documentation.</p><p><b>Software Proficiency :</b></p><p>Advanced skills in AutoCAD (for technical drawing and drafting).</p><p>Experience with Sketch Up for 3D modeling and rendering.</p><p>Proficiency in Photoshop for visual presentation and rendering.</p><p>Familiarity with other design tools like Revit, 3ds Max, or Rhino is a plus.</p><p>Knowledge: Strong understanding of architectural design principles, building codes, and construction processes.</p><p>Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with clients, contractors, and other team members.</p><p>Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail, accuracy, and quality in both design and technical documentation.</p><p>Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent</p><p>Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Cell phone reimbursement</li><li>Internet reimbursement</li><li>Leave encashment</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

MetLife

<div><div><div><div><div><div>Location(s)
</div><div><ul><li>Posting Location: Cary, North Carolina</li></ul><br>
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div>City/Cities
</div><div>Cary
</div></div><div><div>Country
</div><div>United States
</div></div><div><div>Working Schedule
</div><div>Full-Time
</div></div><div><div>Work Arrangement
</div><div>Hybrid
</div></div><div><div>Relocation Assistance Available
</div><div>No
</div></div><div><div>Posted Date
</div><div>23-Feb-2026
</div></div><div><div>Job ID
</div><div>15203
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description and Requirements
</b></h3></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Role Value Proposition:</b></div><div>
Enterprise Architecture at MetLife shapes the technology vision that powers global business capabilities. We partner across Corporate Technology, Global Operations, Security, Infrastructure, and Data &amp; Analytics to drive simplification, modernization, cloud adoption, and innovation. Our mission is to enable secure, scalable, AI‑driven, and cost‑effective solutions that align with MetLife's enterprise and GTO strategies.</div><div></div><div><br>
 MetLife is seeking a Principal Architect - Corporate Technology to lead enterprise and solution architecture across core corporate domains, including HR Systems, ServiceNow, Legal platforms, Corporate Security solutions, and other enterprise corporate applications. Reporting to the Chief Architect of Corporate Technology, this role defines multi‑year roadmaps and architectures that drive modernization, cloud adoption, and integrated digital experiences across Corporate Functions.</div><div></div><div><br>
The ideal candidate brings deep ERP and COTS experience, strong architectural leadership, solid working knowledge of Azure Cloud, Azure AI, and Azure Data Factory, and hands‑on capability with modern engineering practices.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Key Responsibilities:</b></div><div><b>
Architecture Strategy &amp; Roadmapping:</b></div><div><ul><li>
Define 3‑year architecture roadmaps for Corporate Functions (HR, ServiceNow, Legal, Corporate Security).</li><li>
Align corporate domain strategies to enterprise cloud, AI, security, and data architecture standards.</li><li>
Drive modernization by leveraging Azure Cloud, serverless patterns, and enterprise integration strategies.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Solution Architecture &amp; Delivery:</b></div><div><ul><li>
Lead solution architecture for ERP systems, COTS platforms, ServiceNow capabilities, and corporate security applications.</li><li>
Architect scalable, secure, cloud‑aligned solutions using Azure Cloud services, including Azure AI and Azure Data Factory.</li><li>
Define and implement integration patterns between ERP, COTS, ServiceNow, enterprise data platforms, and corporate applications.</li><li>
Deliver architecture within Agile/SAFe frameworks and collaborate closely with engineering teams.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
 Technology Leadership:</b></div><div><ul><li>
Serve as the senior technical authority across Corporate Systems technology domains.</li><li>
Apply hands‑on understanding of UML, Java, and Python to guide solution design, code-level reviews, and engineering feasibility discussions.</li>
Provide oversight on data and analytics architectures<li>-experience with Databricks is a plus.</li><li>
Stay current with innovations in AI, automation, ServiceNow, security, and enterprise SaaS ecosystems.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
 Governance &amp; Influence:</b></div><div><ul><li>
Establish architectural standards, reusable patterns, and governance practices.</li><li>
Drive architectural decisions through influence, communication, and data‑driven recommendations.</li><li>
Mentor architects and engineers to elevate architecture maturity and technical depth.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
 Key Relationships:</b></div><div><ul><li><b>
Reports to:</b> Chief Architect - Corporate Technology</li><li>
Primary Stakeholders: HR Technology, ServiceNow Platform Teams, Legal &amp; Compliance Technology, Corporate Security, Enterprise Architecture, Data &amp; Analytics, Infrastructure Engineering, Information Security, and key vendor partners</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:</b></div><div><b>
Required:</b></div><div><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.</li><li>
8+ years architecting enterprise business applications.</li><li>
Minimum 5 years as an Enterprise Architecture leading complex corporate technology portfolios.</li><li>
Experience with ERP platforms (Oracle, SAP, Salesforce) and COTS solutions across corporate domains.</li><li>
Working knowledge of Azure Cloud, Azure AI, and/or Azure Data Factory.</li><li>
Strong grounding in application, data, security, and integration architecture.</li><li>
Experience designing solutions using ServiceNow, HR systems, and/or corporate security technologies.</li><li>
Familiarity with UML, and hands-on exposure to Java or Python.</li><li>
Experience delivering solutions in Agile or SAFe environments.</li><li>
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Preferred:</b></div><div><ul><li>
Industry experience in insurance or financial services.</li><li>
Experience with Databricks, modern data platforms, and enterprise analytics.</li><li>
Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP, ServiceNow HRSD/Legal, Corporate Security systems, and cloud‑native application patterns.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
At MetLife, we&rsquo;re leading the global transformation of an industry we&rsquo;ve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we&rsquo;re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.</b></div>
</div></div><div><div><div>Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role<b> requiring a minimum of 3 days per week </b>in office.</div>
</div></div><div><div><div>The expected salary range for this position is $140,000 to $180,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.</div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Benefits We Offer</b><div><br>
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!</div>
</div></div><div><div><b>About MetLife</b><div><p><br>
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the &quot;World's Most Admired Companies&quot;, Fortune World&rsquo;s 25 Best Workplaces&trade;, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For&reg;, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world&rsquo;s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
</p><p></p><p>Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we&rsquo;re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it&rsquo;s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!</p></div><br>
</div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><br>
<i>MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (&ldquo;protected characteristics&rdquo;).</i><div></div><div><i><br>
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.</i><br>
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<i>MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.</i></div>
</div></div><div><div>$140,000 to $180,000</div></div></div></div></div></div>

Principal Architect – Corporate Technology

Presight

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  Presight is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect &ndash; Financial Services to play a pivotal role in shaping, designing, and delivering large-scale AI-driven solutions for banks, insurers, capital markets firms, and regulators across the GCC and international markets.
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  This is a senior, customer-facing role for an individual who combines deep Financial Services domain expertise with strong architectural leadership across data, AI, and cloud platforms. You will act as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior technology leaders, helping institutions translate strategic business priorities into secure, scalable, and outcome-driven AI architectures.
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  You will work closely with Presight&rsquo;s Financial Services leadership, product teams, and delivery partners to define industry-specific solutions, accelerate adoption, and shape Presight&rsquo;s go-to-market strategy across priority FSI clients.
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   Serve as a lead architectural + technical authority for Financial Services engagements, advising clients on enterprise-grade AI, data, and cloud architectures aligned to regulatory and operational constraints.
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   Engage directly with C-suite, CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, and Heads of Risk, Compliance, and Business Lines to shape AI-enabled transformation agendas.
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   Define secure, scalable, and sovereign-ready architectures spanning data platforms, AI/ML, GenAI, analytics, and cloud infrastructure
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   Lead the design of industry-specific AI solutions across banking, insurance, payments, capital markets, and regulatory use cases
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   Support solution design across hybrid, on-prem, and cloud environments, working closely with hyperscales and sovereign cloud platforms
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   Act as a core member of the FSI go-to-market leadership team, supporting country and regional strategies
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   Partner with sales and industry teams to shape propositions, solution narratives, and client-specific roadmaps
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   Coach and mentor other architects, engineers, and delivery teams working on Financial Services engagements
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   Lead executive workshops, whiteboarding sessions, and solution deep dives with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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   Represent Presight as a thought leader in client forums, industry events, and executive briefings
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   Support early-stage solution definition through implementation oversight, ensuring architectural integrity and alignment with client outcomes
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   10+ years of experience across enterprise architecture, cloud, data, data analytics, AI/ML, or large-scale technology platforms
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   Significant hands-on experience working with Financial Services institutions (banking, insurance, capital markets, payments, or regulators)
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   Proven ability to define, evangelise and execute end-to-end technology roadmaps supporting large-scale transformation initiatives
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   Strong track record engaging and influencing senior executives and C-level stakeholders
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   Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder-facing presentation skills
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   Exceptional communication skills with the ability to bridge business and technology conversations
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   Enterprise, microservices, and event-driven architecture patterns
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   Databases and data platforms: Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB, Maria
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   Identity &amp; Access Management: IAM, SSO, OAuth, AD/LDAP
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   Containerization &amp; orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
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Principal Solution Architect

NatWest Group

<p></p><div><p>Join us as a Principal Enterprise Architect, Director, Functions Architecture team at Bank&rsquo;s Central Architecture and Engineering function</p><p></p><ul><li>
You'll be leading architecture decision making, partnering with key business and digital leaders to develop and evolve a comprehensive target architecture and roadmap</li><li>
To ensure strategic architecture evolution and roadmap alignment with Bank&rsquo;s strategy for the functions in scope; prime association with Group COO sub functions, economic Crime hub</li><li>
We&rsquo;ll look to you to ensure that each functions strategy and architecture enables bank&rsquo;s simplification and growth and supports bank&rsquo;s strategic programme outcomes and investments</li><li>
We&rsquo;ll look to you to partner in the definition of the overall architecture vision, strategic target architecture and roadmap</li><li>
You&rsquo;ll accelerate fast adoption of AI capabilities enabling consistent short- and long-term customer and business value for the bank</li><li>
Partnering with other functions and franchises, you&rsquo;ll lead creation of pan bank architecture and solution for business cases</li><li>
With valuable exposure, you&rsquo;ll cultivate strong relationships and proactively engage with key stakeholders, including C-level business and technology executives, vendors and partners, and industry thought leaders</li><li>
We're offering the role at Director level</li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What you'll do</b></h2><p></p><p>
As a Principal Enterprise Architect, you&rsquo;ll be leading teams of architects and engineers to architect customer centric, high performance, secure, robust and sustainable end to end digital products, solutions, and services that deliver business value while aligning to the bank&rsquo;s strategic target architecture.</p><p></p><p>
You&rsquo;ll also lead in building the architectural capability of colleagues and partners to meet functional ambitions, motivating colleagues by leveraging new technologies and demonstrating functional credibility.</p><p>
Working across domains in scope of the role, you&rsquo;ll lead and prioritise the future architectural direction to enable each function to fulfil its roadmap and journey ambitions. You&rsquo;ll also oversee approval of domain architecture roadmaps and adherence to agreed architecture plans through Bank&rsquo;s architecture governance processes.</p><p></p><p>
As well as this, you&rsquo;ll be:</p><p></p><ul><li>
Leading architecture and design reviews of solution architectures within delivery programmes of high architectural significance or risk</li><li>
Inspecting and verifying that proposed designs meet business needs, and are compliant with Architecture Council approved architecture principles, standards, and patterns</li><li>
Assuring investment alignment with business and digital strategies through making explicit recommendations and influencing investment decisions</li><li>
Chairing architectural design authorities and review boards to evaluate proposed solutions and help ensure alignment with strategy, architecture principles, and standards</li><li>
Recruiting, mentoring, and developing teams of highly skilled architects, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence</li><li>
Continuously researching and evaluating emerging technologies, architecture patterns, and industry best practices to identify threats to current architecture and opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage</li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
The skills you'll need</b></h2><p></p><p>
To succeed in this role, you&rsquo;ll need extensive expert knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, modern technologies such as Cloud, microservices and AI, agile architecture and devops practices, including a deep understanding of business use cases and emerging trends that drive organisational success.</p><p>
You&rsquo;ll bring proven experience.</p><p></p><p>
You&rsquo;ll bring proven experience of architecture discipline, pattern development, and technology alignment along with an understanding on how technology is leveraged to create competitive advantage, improve customer experiences, and drive efficiency. You will have experience of large-scale functional transformation including automation, Business Process Management and experience of ERP platforms (Workday, Oracle Financials preferred)</p><p></p><p>
You&rsquo;ll also demonstrate:</p><p></p><ul><li>
Proven expertise in leading collaborative decision-making processes, partnering with senior business and technology leaders to articulate and evolve architectural direction</li><li>
Strong proficiency in identifying and advocating for strategic investment opportunities that enhance the organisation's architecture goals</li><li>
The proven ability to craft compelling business cases and influence executive stakeholders to secure investment for architecture initiativesExtensive experience of leading the oversight and assurance of architecture designs, with a focus on risk management, governance with Financial Crime, Fraud and Risk architecture would be an advantage.</li><li>
Experience of leading comprehensive architecture and design reviews to validate that solutions meet business needs and comply with architecture standards</li><li>
A proven track record of fostering a culture of architectural excellence through mentorship and knowledge sharing</li><li>
Experience of leading initiatives that promote best practices, support professional development, and encourage collaboration across architecture teams</li><li>
Excellent stakeholder management skills, highly proficient at communicating complex architectural concepts and strategies.</li><li>
You&rsquo;ll be an expert at leading organisational change, including cultural transformation and the adoption of new technologies, methodologies, and architectures</li></ul></div><p></p>

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