The Senior Technical Architect is a pivotal role within the Group IT Architecture Chapter. You will lead the design and delivery of high-performance, high-quality architectural solutions that drive exceptional value for internal users and millions of our customers. As a technical authority, you will be responsible for maintaining architectural blueprints and ensuring standardized, resilient, and secure designs across Agile, Platform, Infrastructure, and Data teams.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Architectural Strategy & Blueprinting
- Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural blueprints for the Group, ensuring alignment with the ENBD long-term technology strategy
- Define and enforce common architectural standards (Resiliency, Reliability, and Security - RRS) across all digital and banking platforms
- Lead the Chapter of architects, ensuring consistent modeling practices and knowledge sharing across diverse tribes
- Solution Design & Agile Delivery
- Collaborate with Agile squads and Platform teams to design end-to-end technical solutions for complex banking initiatives
- Act as the bridge between business requirements and technical execution, translating needs into scalable, cloud-native architectures
- Oversee design modeling across all enterprise layers (Business, Data, Application, and Technology - BDAT)
- Engineering Excellence & Governance
- Champion a build-from-within engineering culture by minimizing vendor dependency and maximizing in-house innovation
- Govern the lifecycle of architecture solutions, identifying and mitigating technical debt and performance bottlenecks
- Review and approve High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD), ensuring they meet the bank's stringent data security standards
- Mentorship & Chapter Leadership
- Mentor and coach architects and engineers working within Agile, Infrastructure, and Data teams
- Conduct educational workshops and peer-review sessions to foster a culture of technical innovation and continuous improvement
Benefits
Required Skills & Experience
- Experience: 10-14+ years in IT, with at least 5 years as a Solutions/Technical Architect within the Banking or Financial Services (BFSI) sector
- Technical Stack: Proficiency in cloud-native technologies (Containers, Kubernetes/OpenShift), Microservices architecture, and real-time messaging (KAFKA)
- Integration: Deep understanding of system integration patterns and APIs (REST, JSON, XML)
- Standards: Expertise in industry frameworks like TOGAF 9.x/10 and ArchiMate
- Automation: Working knowledge of scripting (Python, PowerShell) and CI/CD automation pipelines
Core Competencies
- Strategic Mindset: Ability to balance immediate delivery needs with long-term architectural stability
- Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills for interacting with Department Heads and cross-functional leadership
- Agile Proficiency: Deep understanding of Scrum/Agile frameworks and the Chapter/Tribe operating model
Qualifications
- Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
- Preferred: TOGAF Certification and experience with banking-specific security/regulatory mandates
