Job Description
About the Role:
We are seeking a seasoned Technical Architect to join our team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have 12-14 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing scalable enterprise solutions using Java, microservices, big data, and Databricks in the cloud. As a Technical Architect, you will lead the design and delivery of high-performance architectures, mentor development teams, and ensure best practices across the software development lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain enterprise architecture artifacts and design patterns
- Lead solution design sessions for Java-based microservices
- Architect and implement big data solutions using Databricks, Hadoop, and Spark
- Define technical roadmaps and oversee migration to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
- Establish coding standards, best practices and conduct code reviews
- Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
- Provide technical leadership and mentor senior and junior engineers
- Ensure system performance, scalability, and security requirements are met
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 12-14 years of professional experience in software development and architecture
- Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks
- Proven experience designing and implementing microservices architectures
- Hands-on experience with big data technologies: Hadoop, Spark, Hive
- Proficiency with Databricks platform for data engineering and analytics
- Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Solid understanding of enterprise architecture principles and patterns
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect, or Databricks certification
- Experience with streaming technologies such as Kafka or Flink
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)
- Prior experience working in Abu Dhabi or the broader GCC region
- Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (Oracle, Cassandra)
- Knowledge of security standards and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, GDPR)
Position Details
- Position Title: Technical Architect
- Location: Abudhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: IT
- Experience Required: 12+ years
