Solution & Technology Architect (Airline Domain)

Title: Solution & Technology Architect (Airline Domain)

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (Onsite)
Open Position: 1
Experience: 14+ Years (4–5 years in Solutioning)
Notice Period: Immediate to 30 days preferred (Max 50 days, if serving NP)
Preference: Candidates currently in UAE preferred
Mandatory: TOGAF Certified

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this role is to develop solution architecture across airline domains such as Commercial, Customer, Digital, Cargo, Airport, Engineering, and enterprise platforms.

Working within assigned value streams, the architect will define solution intents aligned with regulatory requirements, architecture standards, business needs, budgets, and IT strategy.

This role plays a key part in the Agile transformation journey, delivering cost-effective, scalable, and high-quality technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Design and own end-to-end, holistic solution architecture aligned with enterprise standards and best practices
• Create solution intent and low-level design artifacts (ICDs, ICMs, etc.)
• Define and implement architecture patterns, standards, and enablers for value streams
• Deliver solution architecture across Agile and Waterfall models, ensuring innovation, speed, and cost efficiency
• Ensure adherence to architecture governance, principles, and Well-Architected Framework
• Collaborate with stakeholders across DTI to align solutions with technology roadmaps, business capabilities, and strategy
• Drive microservices and SOA-based architecture adoption
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies to enhance business value and delivery efficiency
• Contribute to improving architecture practice maturity, standards, and governance
• Support and maintain business capability models
• Work closely with business and engineering teams to ensure solutions are implemented as designed

Required Skills & Experience

• 14+ years of overall experience with strong architecture expertise
• 4–5 years of experience in Solution Architecture / Solutioning roles
• Mandatory expertise in:
• Architecture Frameworks (TOGAF – Required)
• Microservices Architecture
• Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Strong experience in designing enterprise-scale distributed systems
• Solid understanding of integration patterns and API-based architectures
• Experience with full SDLC (Agile & Waterfall)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working in large enterprise organizations preferred

Technology Stack

• Open to .NET / Java / similar enterprise technologies
• Infrastructure experience not required

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• TOGAF Certification – Mandatory
• Additional certifications preferred:
• SAFe Architect
• Well-Architected Frameworks
• Open Certified Architect / ISEB

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience in Airline domain (PSS, Airport Operations, Cargo, Customer Platforms, Engineering, etc.)
• Exposure to SAFe Agile methodology
• Experience in large-scale digital transformation programs

Interview Process

• Round 1: Technical Discussion
• Round 2: Case Study

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong enterprise architect with solutioning expertise
• Experience in complex, integration-heavy environments
• Ability to bridge business and technical architecture
• Proven experience in delivering scalable, enterprise-grade solutions

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What is your notice period?
• Do you hold a TOGAF certification?
• How many years of experience do you have in Solution Architecture?
• Are you currently based in UAE or open to relocate to Abu Dhabi?

Work Location: In person