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Career Maker

<p><b>Job Title:</b> IT Architect &ndash; Fintech<br/><b>Employment Type:</b> Full-Time</p><p><b>About the Company:</b><br/>Our client is a leading financial technology firm, driving innovation across digital banking, payments, and financial services. The company is seeking an experienced <b>IT Architect</b> to design and oversee scalable, secure, and high-performance technology solutions that power next-generation fintech products.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Design, develop, and implement robust IT architectures aligned with business and regulatory requirements in the fintech domain.</li><li>Collaborate with business stakeholders, product managers, and development teams to define technical roadmaps and solution blueprints.</li><li>Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and cloud platforms to optimize system performance and scalability.</li><li>Ensure architectural compliance with cybersecurity, data privacy, and financial regulations (e.g., CBB, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001).</li><li>Lead integration strategies for APIs, microservices, and third-party fintech platforms.</li><li>Oversee system documentation, architecture diagrams, and technical standards.</li><li>Support DevOps, CI/CD practices, and agile delivery models.</li></ul><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.</li><li>7+ years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 3 years in fintech, banking, or digital payments.</li><li>Proven experience with <b>cloud technologies</b> (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and <b>microservices architecture</b>.</li><li>Strong knowledge of <b>API management, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes),</b> and <b>enterprise integration patterns.</b></li><li>Familiarity with <b>security frameworks, encryption protocols,</b> and <b>compliance standards</b> relevant to financial services.</li><li>Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>TOGAF or similar architecture certification is an advantage.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: AED39,000.00 - AED40,000.00 per month</p>

IT Architect - Fintech

Capgemini Engineering

<div><p>At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world&rsquo;s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&amp;D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.</p><div><div><div><div>
Your Role</div></div><div><p>
We are seeking a highly skilled IT/OT Architect to join our team and lead the implementation of integrated IT and OT solutions to enhance the manufacturing processes.</p><p><b>
You will be accountable for:</b></p><ul><li><b>
System Design and Architecture:</b> Design and implement robust IT/OT architectures that integrate seamlessly with our manufacturing processes. This includes defining the structure, components, modules, interfaces, and data for systems to meet specified requirements to support real-time and historical data processing.</li><li><b>
Technology Evaluation:</b> Assess and select appropriate technologies and tools for the development and implementation of IT/OT solutions. Assess and select technologies for IT/OT convergence, including edge computing, industrial IoT platforms, and cloud-native services. Stay updated with the latest technological trends and innovations.</li><li><b>
Integration:</b> Ensure seamless integration of IT systems with operational technology (OT) systems, including SCADA, PLCs, and MES, to optimize manufacturing processes.</li><li><b>
Data Modeling and Analytics Enablement:</b> Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to support deployment of machine learning models both on-prem (edge) and in the cloud.</li><li><b>
Collaboration:</b> Work closely with various stakeholders, including business analysts, project managers, and developers, to ensure that the architecture aligns with business objectives and technical requirements.</li><li><b>
Documentation:</b> Create comprehensive documentation that outlines the architecture, design decisions, and implementation strategies, serving as a reference for future development and maintenance.</li><li><b>
Quality Assurance:</b> Ensure that the architecture meets quality standards and adheres to best practices in software development and system integration.</li><li><b>
Security:</b> Implement robust security measures to protect both IT and OT systems from cyber threats and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.</li><li><b>
Project Management:</b> Lead and manage IT/OT projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and within budget.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div>
Your Profile</div></div><div><ul><li>
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>
Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT/OT architecture, preferably in the manufacturing industry.</li><li>
Strong expertise in both IT and OT systems, including SCADA, PLCs, MES, and ERP platforms. Demonstrated experience in developing and integrating applications using Cloud preferred <b>Microsoft Azure</b>, with a focus on ingesting, processing, and analyzing OT data from industrial sources (e.g., sensors, PLCs, SCADA). Proficient in programming languages and frameworks relevant to industrial automation and cloud-based analytics.</li><li>
Familiarity with Data science and edge computing architectures, model lifecycle management, and edge/cloud deployment strategies.</li><li>
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges in integrating IT and OT systems.</li><li>
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.</li><li>
Proven experience in managing large-scale IT/OT projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring.</li><li>
In-depth understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to safeguard IT and OT systems.</li><li>
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technologies and industry trends.</li></ul><ul><li>
Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, Microsoft Azure Architect or certifications in specific IT/OT technologies.</li><li>
Familiarity with the metal manufacturing industry and its specific IT/OT requirements.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div>
What You&rsquo;ll Love About Working Here</div></div><div><ul><li>
A supportive, diverse, and inclusive culture where innovation thrives.</li><li>
Three Horizon Roadmap: Capgemini pioneers the dynamic landscape of innovation thanks to its 'Three Horizon' framework, covering the entire journey of the innovation cycle and helping clients to unleash their R&amp;D potential.</li><li>
Free access to learning platforms: Free access for all to world-class learning assets and curated programs from Harvard Business Review, Coursera, Pluralsight, Udemy, Microsoft, AWS, Google and many more.</li><li>
Communities: Our Framework drives career development and elevates Capgemini's capabilities across various domains. Roles like architects, software engineers, these communities form the pillars of our Engineering Career Framework, outlining the foundational elements and anticipated growth.</li><li>
Mentoring programs: Capgemini empowers women at all career stages with programs spanning STEM education to career reentry. We value mentorship for fostering professional growth and empowerment within our engineering community.</li><li>
Worldwide Leader of Engineering Services: Capgemini Engineering combines its broad industry knowledge and cutting-edge technologies in digital and software to support the convergence of the physical and digital worlds. We help our clients unleashing their R&amp;D potential to develop smart products and services of tomorrow.</li></ul></div></div></div><p>
Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.</p></div>
<br><div><div><div><div>Ref. code</div><div>
346867-en_GB</div></div><div><div>
Posted on</div><div>
27 Oct 2025</div></div><div><div>
Experience level</div><div>
Experienced Professionals</div></div><div><div>
Contract type</div><div>
Permanent</div></div><div><div>
Location</div><div>
Dubai</div></div><div><div>
Business unit</div><div>
Engineering and RandD Services</div></div><div><div>
Brand</div><div>
Capgemini Engineering</div></div><div><div>
Professional communities</div><div>
Architecture</div></div></div></div><p></p>

IT/OT Architect

<div><p><b>At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world&rsquo;s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&amp;D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.
</b></p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Your Role
</b></h2></div><div><p><b>We are seeking a highly skilled IT/OT Architect to join our team and lead the implementation of integrated IT and OT solutions to enhance the manufacturing processes.
</b></p><p><b>You will be accountable for:
</b></p><ul><li><b>System Design and Architecture: </b><b>Design and implement robust IT/OT architectures that integrate seamlessly with our manufacturing processes. This includes defining the structure, components, modules, interfaces, and data for systems to meet specified requirements to support real-time and historical data processing.
</b></li><li><b>Technology Evaluation: </b><b>Assess and select appropriate technologies and tools for the development and implementation of IT/OT solutions. Assess and select technologies for IT/OT convergence, including edge computing, industrial IoT platforms, and cloud-native services. Stay updated with the latest technological trends and innovations.
</b></li><li><b>Integration: </b><b>Ensure seamless integration of IT systems with operational technology (OT) systems, including SCADA, PLCs, and MES, to optimize manufacturing processes.
</b></li><li><b>Data Modeling and Analytics Enablement: </b><b>Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to support deployment of machine learning models both on-prem (edge) and in the cloud.
</b></li><li><b>Collaboration: </b><b>Work closely with various stakeholders, including business analysts, project managers, and developers, to ensure that the architecture aligns with business objectives and technical requirements.
</b></li><li><b>Documentation: </b><b>Create comprehensive documentation that outlines the architecture, design decisions, and implementation strategies, serving as a reference for future development and maintenance.
</b></li><li><b>Quality Assurance: </b><b>Ensure that the architecture meets quality standards and adheres to best practices in software development and system integration.
</b></li><li><b>Security: </b><b>Implement robust security measures to protect both IT and OT systems from cyber threats and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
</b></li><li><b>Project Management: </b><b>Lead and manage IT/OT projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and within budget.
</b></li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Your Profile
</b></h2></div><div><ul><li><b>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
</b></li><li><b>Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT/OT architecture, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
</b></li><li><b>Strong expertise in both IT and OT systems, including SCADA, PLCs, MES, and ERP platforms. Demonstrated experience in developing and integrating applications using Cloud preferred </b><b>Microsoft Azure </b><b>, with a focus on ingesting, processing, and analyzing OT data from industrial sources (e.g., sensors, PLCs, SCADA). Proficient in programming languages and frameworks relevant to industrial automation and cloud-based analytics.
</b></li><li><b>Familiarity with Data science and edge computing architectures, model lifecycle management, and edge/cloud deployment strategies.
</b></li><li><b>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges in integrating IT and OT systems.
</b></li><li><b>Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
</b></li><li><b>Proven experience in managing large-scale IT/OT projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
</b></li><li><b>In-depth understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to safeguard IT and OT systems.
</b></li><li><b>Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technologies and industry trends.
</b></li></ul><ul><li><b>Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, Microsoft Azure Architect or certifications in specific IT/OT technologies.
</b></li><li><b>Familiarity with the metal manufacturing industry and its specific IT/OT requirements.
</b></li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What You&rsquo;ll Love About Working Here
</b></h2></div><div><ul><li><b>A supportive, diverse, and inclusive culture where innovation thrives.
</b></li><li><b>Three Horizon Roadmap: Capgemini pioneers the dynamic landscape of innovation thanks to its &quot;Three Horizon&quot; framework, covering the entire journey of the innovation cycle and helping clients to unleash their R&amp;D potential.
</b></li><li><b>Free access to learning platforms: Free access for all to world-class learning assets and curated programs from Harvard Business Review, Coursera, Pluralsight, Udemy, Microsoft, AWS, Google and many more.
</b></li><li><b>Communities: Our Framework drives career development and elevates Capgemini's capabilities across various domains. Roles like architects, software engineers, these communities form the pillars of our Engineering Career Framework, outlining the foundational elements and anticipated growth.
</b></li><li><b>Mentoring programs: Capgemini empowers women at all career stages with programs spanning STEM education to career reentry. We value mentorship for fostering professional growth and empowerment within our engineering community.
</b></li><li><b>Worldwide Leader of Engineering Services: Capgemini Engineering combines its broad industry knowledge and cutting-edge technologies in digital and software to support the convergence of the physical and digital worlds. We help our clients unleashing their R&amp;D potential to develop smart products and services of tomorrow.
</b></li></ul></div></div></div><p><b>Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.</b></p></div>

McDermott

<div><p><b>Job Overview:
</b></p><p>The Senior Principal Digital Technologist is a pivotal role within our organization, requiring a seasoned professional with at least 6 to10 years of Digitalization &amp; autonomous operations in the Oil &amp; Gas industry. The successful candidate will possess in-depth technical know-how of offshore Oil &amp; Gas facilities and aspects related to its operations and maintenance . Assist in the analysis, design and development of Digital Twin roadmap aligned with McDermott&rsquo;s business strategies. Inform on critical facility O&amp;M use cases and practical solutions with use of Digital technologies implementation. Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and identify opportunities for improving overall Cybersecurity. Market evaluation of new tools and techniques to enhance the security posture. Maintain awareness of cybersecurity threats, events, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).</p></div>
<br><div><div>Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we&rsquo;ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.
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For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.</div></div>
<br><div><p><b>Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
</b></p><ul><li>Provide strategic insights and recommend best practices for improving digital O&amp;M processes and services leading to a best-in-class delivery model for O&amp;M Digitalization
</li><li>Develop, maintain, and improve digital platforms, software, and systems used for O&amp;M operations.
</li><li>Manage and optimize digital workflows and processes to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery
</li><li>Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, for O&amp;M Digital Twin requirements
</li><li>Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closing of Digital Twin projects, ensuring alignment with the project objectives
</li><li>Interface with other departments &amp; Client representatives to obtain input for solution design and use case detailing
</li><li>Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions)
</li><li>Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirements
</li><li>Perform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews by McDermott Global Procedures
</li><li>Develop and maintain the departmental technical guidelines for the Digital Twin practice
</li><li>Lead, mentor, and oversee development engineers and contractors to ensure efficient implementation of solutions basis approved requirement specifications
</li><li>Develop comprehensive project plans that merge customer requirements with company goals and coordinate various managers and technical personnel during all project phases
</li><li>Establish and maintain strong partnerships with project owners and stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication
</li><li>Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources, ensuring efficient allocation and utilization
</li><li>Participate in design workshops , project alignment meetings and testing of solutions as required
</li><li>Develop timely project status reports
</li><li>Assure that deviations from the project schedule are addressed and communicated
</li><li>Monitor project risk factors, escalate project issues, and provide Quality Assurance for all project deliverables
</li><li>Drive continuous improvement within the practices and proactively process enhancements to solutions basis the lessons learned
</li><li>Utilize strong presentation skills to convey complex project information to executive audiences with clarity and confidence
</li><li>Foster a collaborative team environment, building strong relationships, and employing active listening, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
</li><li>Minimum of Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering
</li><li>A minimum of 6 to 10 years of Digitalization &amp; autonomous operations in the Oil &amp; Gas industry
</li><li>A good understanding of industrial assets, control systems, and operational technologies (OT)
</li><li>Proven track record of developing complex bespoke IT solutions on time, within budget, and with high customer satisfaction
</li><li>Knowledge of O&amp;M techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards and guidelines as applicable to Oil &amp; Gas industry
</li><li>Excellent ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and translate findings into actionable insights for performance improvement.
</li><li>Experience in managing projects within specific IT domains (e.g., Data Management &amp; Predictive Analytics, Business Intelligence , O&amp;M commercially available solutions )
</li><li>Proficiency in project management software and tools
</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills
</li></ul><p>Reports to:
</p><p>Manager &ndash; Technology IT</p></div>
<br><div><p><b>Essential Qualifications and Education:
</b></p><ul><li>Minimum of bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering
</li><li>A minimum of 6 to 10 years of Digitalization &amp; autonomous operations in the Oil &amp; Gas industry
</li><li>A good understanding of industrial assets, control systems, and operational technologies (OT)
</li><li>Proven track record of developing complex bespoke IT solutions on time, within budget, and with high customer satisfaction
</li><li>Knowledge of O&amp;M techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards and guidelines as applicable to Oil &amp; Gas industry
</li><li>Excellent ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and translate findings into actionable insights for performance improvement.
</li><li>Experience in managing projects within specific IT domains (e.g., Data Management &amp; Predictive Analytics, Business Intelligence , O&amp;M commercially available solutions)
</li><li>Proficiency in project management software and tools
</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills
</li><li>Ability to understand business requirements and give digital solutions
</li><li>Ability to work with business leadership and team to deliver timely solutions
</li><li>Solve complex business problems through digital strategy and analytical models to enable productivity, profitability, and growth
</li><li>Work closely with solution architects and software engineers to translate solutions into viable products and services
</li><li>Create a compelling digital vision, communicate, and influence business stakeholders, dealers, team members, suppliers, business units, and industry experts toward that shared vision
</li><li>Own the architecture roadmap and new digital technology adoption
</li><li>Proactively evaluate, design, and promote new products, processes, technologies, and solutions
</li><li>Deliver systems, and architectures and plan for evolving legacy n-tier applications to cloud-native architectures
</li><li>Responsible for driving cyber-security-related policies and methods in the team
</li><li>Responsible for relationships with business and delivery partners
</li><li>Look ahead and strategize for the next 3-5 years of digital transformation
</li><li>Hands-on architect who is passionate about technology and solving important design challenges- this means the individual should be technology agnostic, know how to code, and be willing to consider technologies and solutions that are relevant to the business and its goals
</li><li>Mentor and develop others
</li></ul><p>#LI-MW2</p></div>

Senior Principal Digital Technologist

Client of Mint Specialist Recruitment Ltd

<p>Provide direct day-to-day architectural and technology problem-solving, coaching, direction and guidance to product teams in a start-up like environment under Agile guidelines</p>
<ul>
<li>Promote and maintain engineering best practices such as test-driven development and continuous integration and delivery</li>
<li>Evaluate and identify appropriate technology stacks and platforms, including web application frameworks and cloud providers</li>
<li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technology standards, industry trends, emerging technologies, and software development best practices by attending relevant conferences, reading widely and being active in tech communities</li>
<li>Partner with wider firm to ensure compliance, regulatory and audit and architecture requirements are met</li>
<li>Coach technical leads and providing ad-hoc problem-solving support, including hands-on pairing when needed</li>
<li>Collaborate with and support technical leads to ensure high quality code across the teams</li>
<li>Facilitate and deliver training and knowledge sharing sessions for engineers</li>
<li>Work together with technical leads supporting the engineers for all people related matters</li>
</ul>
<p>  </p>
<p><strong>REQUIRED SKILLS AND BACKGROUND</strong> </p>
<ul>
<li>Deep understanding of the digital technology space   with the ability to stay current and up-to-date on trends and technologies</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving skills and hands-on pairing capabilities; may go beyond application of existing know-how</li>
<li>Wide experience and understanding of architecture in terms of solution, data and integration</li>
<li>Experience working with teams using DevOps and continuous delivery with focus on delivering rapid customer value</li>
<li>Experience in product development for web and mobile with hands-on experience coding</li>
<li>Experience in Agile software development methodologies, processes, and tools</li>
<li>Familiarity with information security vulnerabilities and risk management practices</li>
<li>Proven leadership ability, including the skill to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences</li>
<li>Strong examples of coaching, facilitating and guiding others   directing, leading and mentoring others</li>
<li>7 years of total experience including 5+ years in engineering and technology roles working with product development teams, delivering and building digital products</li>
<li>Bachelor s degree required, advanced degree a plus- with professional certifications</li>
<li>Experience in building technical architecture chapters</li>
<li>Prior consulting experience a plus</li>
</ul>
<p>  </p>

Senior Application Architect

Majid Al Futtaim

<p> <b>ROLE SUMMARY</b> <br>The Director of Technology Transformation and Architecture at Group Technology leads the development of the group's transformation roadmap and manages the Enterprise Architecture landscape. They drive tech solutions, lead a team of architects and strategists, and pioneer GEN-AI solutions.<br> <br> <b>ROLE PROFILE</b> </p> <ul> <li>Enterprise and Solution Architecture: Establish the Enterprise and Business architecture practice, improve alignment and agility, and manage the Enterprise Architecture activities for efficient business and IT operations.</li> <li>Innovation: Stay aware of I&amp;T trends, identify innovation opportunities, and promote the business value of EA as a strategy enabler and technology innovation driver.</li> <li>Communication: Possess outstanding communication skills, with the ability to negotiate with and influence at senior leadership levels.</li> <li>Management Skills: Exhibit excellent management skills, with the ability to handle diverse components of multiple practices, teams, and programs concurrently.</li> <li>Organizational Savvy: Display organizational and political savvy, with the ability to navigate the personalities, obstacles, and politics of the organization.</li> <li>Technology Understanding: Have a deep understanding of current and emerging technologies and how they can be employed to drive digital business.</li> </ul> <p> <br> <b>REQUIREMENTS</b> </p> <ul> <li>Deep knowledge of business ecosystems, SaaS, infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), SOA, APIs, open data, microservices, event-driven IT and predictive analytics.</li> <li>Deep understanding of information management practices, system development life cycle management, IT services management, agile and lean methodologies, infrastructure and operations, and EA and ITIL frameworks.</li> </ul>

Director Technology Transformation & Architecture

Emirates Development Bank (EDB)

<div>
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   Job Purpose:
  </strong>
 </p>
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  Design and maintain the Bank&rsquo;s enterprise IT architecture, identifying pain points and transition states across systems and applications, and providing vision, risk-aware guidance, and problem solving to IT. Contribute to strategies and policies that align technology architecture with organizational goals, in coordination with the Head of IT and domain leads.
 </p>
 <p>
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  <strong>
   Key Responsibilities:
  </strong>
 </p>
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  Leadership Responsibilities:
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Lead the strategic, operational, and technical decision processes to keep IT services aligned to priorities and risk appetite; ensure risk visibility, escalation, and management.
  </li>
  <li>
   Serve as the single IT contact for enterprise IT policy governance; engage C-level leadership (with Head of IT) to promote effective technology adoption.
  </li>
  <li>
   Partner with Director - Applications and Manager - Infrastructure to support the Head of IT in transforming the function.
  </li>
 </ul>
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  Strategic Responsibilities:
 </p>
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  <li>
   Deliver a holistic IT architecture that enables and is enabled by business and IT strategies.
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintain an open architectural framework across domains (network, infrastructure, applications/solutions, data, security) for near- and long-term horizons.
  </li>
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   Assess domain needs on projects/systems; recommend solutions aligned to architectural principles for unified, cost-efficient, low-complexity, stable platforms.
  </li>
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   Develop implementation plans for architecture based on strategy and business requirements; recommend process changes to improve architectural practice.
  </li>
  <li>
   Work with applications, solutions, network, and security teams to enable common services, business rules, and information storage/flow.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead domain design of stable, extensible architectures (e.g., server topology, placement, client systems) with cross-business teams; influence project decisions to align with standards.
  </li>
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   Map architectural solutions to business objectives; enforce infrastructure-architecture governance and refinements; identify necessary modifications to meet project needs while avoiding unnecessary cost/complexity.
  </li>
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   Contribute to enterprise architecture governance based on business/IT strategies; promote architecture processes and outcomes to stakeholders.
  </li>
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   Plan for scalability/availability based on validated business growth and availability needs.
  </li>
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  Operational Responsibilities:
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   Manage key projects that establish a new operating model aligned to the redesigned business model; close audit points that expose the Bank to risk.
  </li>
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   Oversee the complex &ldquo;run the Bank&rdquo; and &ldquo;grow the Bank&rdquo; technology landscape (with direct reports) and collaborate with Director&ndash;Applications and Manager&ndash;Infrastructure to achieve IT KPIs.
  </li>
  <li>
   Monitor KPIs/KRIs; escalate trigger/limit breaches; conduct gap analyses on new guidance and lead adoption.
  </li>
  <li>
   Work with support/control functions to apply consistent risk-governance approaches; maintain strong relationships with Risk Management.
  </li>
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   Ensure architecture design and evaluation are documented; maintain a tactical implementation plan for the domain.
  </li>
  <li>
   Execute communication and education plans for architecture; develop partnerships with IT partners, operations, and vendors; act as a sounding board/consultant to team leaders.
  </li>
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   Mentor programmers and software specialists to ensure designs adhere to architectural principles.
  </li>
 </ul>
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Director, IT Architecture & Optimization

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