Senior Solution Architect – ATM/CDM Contract

Role: Senior Solution Architect – ATM/CDM
Location: Dubai, UAE
Job Type: 12 months’ extendable

Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement high-level and detailed system and software architectures that meet

business needs.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and define project requirements, translating them into
technical specifications (Developing High Level Design).

• Assess and recommend appropriate technologies, tools, and frameworks for projects.

• Ensure the seamless integration of various software and hardware components within the
architecture.

• Identify and mitigate technical risks that could impact project success.

• Create and maintain architectural documentation, diagrams, and design patterns.

• ATM Application & Technology Architecture including ATM software deployment models

• ATM Vendor Architecture experience (or past work exp) – ie. NCR/ Wincor etc

• Card switches, ISO8583 messages

• Integrations & linked architectures (APIs, Microservices)

• Core Banking & Payment systems architecture understanding

• ATM Networking Architecture

• ATM Physical & Logical Security measures

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Extensive experience in software and system architecture, with a proven track record of successful
projects. 5+ years of experience in solution architecture

• Strong technical skills and proficiency in various programming languages, databases, and
development tools.

• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

• Effective communication skills for conveying complex technical concepts to non-technical
stakeholders.

• Leadership and team management experience, including mentoring and coaching team members.

• Knowledge of industry-specific standards, best practices, and emerging technologies.

• Project management and organizational skills to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong understanding of security, data privacy, and compliance considerations in architecture.

• Certification in relevant technologies (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) is often a plus.