Technical Architect

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 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 • 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