Job Purpose

Acts as the technical architect and integration lead within the Solutions Team, responsible for designing, implementing, and governing how internal and external systems connect and exchange data across the Air Arabia Group. Combines strategic system architecture with hands-on integration development to ensure applications, platforms, and data pipelines operate securely, efficiently, and at scale. Bridges business technology roadmaps with technical execution by enabling automation, interoperability, and digital transformation through robust integration solutions and sound architectural design.

Key Result Responsibilities

Systems Architecture & Design

Design and document integration blueprints for core business systems (CRM, ERP, Ops, Analytics).
Define API standards, data models, and governance for system interoperability.
Establish and maintain architecture diagrams, standards, and reusable integration templates.

Hands-On Implementation

Develop and deploy integrations using methods such as but not limited to REST APIs, webhooks, and automation platforms or custom Python/Node scripts.
Build and maintain data pipelines and ETL jobs to ensure data synchronization and accuracy.
Prototype new connections and validate architecture concepts before scale-up.

Automation & Optimization

Identify manual processes suitable for automation and deliver efficient workflow solutions.
Continuously monitor system health, performance, and integration stability.
Implement logging, alerting, and resilience mechanisms for critical interfaces.

Key Result Responsibilities-Continued

Governance & Security

Define naming conventions, versioning protocols, and deployment guidelines.
Ensure data privacy and security standards are applied to all system connections.
Maintain documentation and technical records for audit and continuity.

Strategic Planning & Enablement

Develop the integration roadmap aligned with business and digital strategy.
Support Solution Managers by translating business requirements into technical integration designs.
Provide technical mentorship to developers and promote a culture of automation and system thinking.

Qualifications (Academic, Training, Languages)

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's Degree preferred.
Proficient in Python / Node.js, SQL, and integration tools (e.g., Make, Workato, MuleSoft, Zapier).
Strong knowledge of API protocols (REST, SOAP, GraphQL) and authentication (OAuth 2.0, JWT).
Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage).
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic design with practical execution.
Strong understanding of data flows, architecture patterns, and API governance.
Skilled in problem diagnosis, debugging, and performance optimization across complex systems.
Proficient in MS Office.

Work Experience

With 8+ years of experience in technology architecture or integration engineering roles, including hands-on experience in system integration, connectivity, and automation.
Experience within aviation, logistics, or technology platform environments is preferred.
Proven experience building and maintaining system integrations in multi-platform environments (ERP, CRM, Ops, Analytics).

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