Application Architect

Responsibilities1. Application Architecture Development:Develop and maintain application architecture frameworks, ensuring scalability, security, and adaptability.Design and implement Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Microservices frameworks to facilitate seamless integration of internal and external systems.Evaluate and select appropriate platforms and tools to align with organizational goals.2. Application Optimization:Re-engineer existing applications to optimize performance and adopt modern design standards.Ensure compliance with best practices in application security, usability, and performance.Proactively identify areas for improvement in existing systems and propose innovative solutions.3. Integration and Interoperability:Collaborate with infrastructure and data architects to ensure a cohesive application ecosystem.Develop an integration layer for smooth propagation of data between various systems and subsystems.Design and maintain APIs, middleware, and other integration points to ensure interoperability.4. Governance and Standards:Establish and enforce application development standards, ensuring consistency and compliance with organizational and industry standards.Conduct regular architecture reviews with application development teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy.5. Stakeholder Engagement:Partner with internal and external stakeholders to gather and document requirements, translating them into technical solutions.Lead discussions with project teams to ensure applications meet functional and performance requirements.6. Emerging Technologies:Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and evaluate their relevance to the organization’s goals.Provide recommendations for adopting new technologies to enhance application architecture and overall system efficiency.7. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:Prepare detailed documentation for application designs, standards, and operational procedures.Mentor team members and provide technical guidance on application architecture best practices.QualificationsEducation:University graduate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.Experience:5+ years in application architecture design, development, and optimization.Proven expertise in designing SOA, Microservices, and cloud-based application architectures.Experience with large-scale integration projects and working in complex environments.Local Qatar knowledge and experience is a plus.Certifications:TOGAF certification is highly desirable.Additional certifications in MS Azure, application development frameworks, security, or related technologies are a plus.DAMA certification is a plus.Technical Skills:Strong programming skills in modern languages and frameworks.Hands-on experience with enterprise application platforms, middleware, and integration tools.Proficiency in API design and implementation.Familiarity with containerization technologies and cloud platforms.Experience in data-intensive and data-integration driven projects is a plus.Knowledge of Qatar Enterprise Architecture GEA is a plus.Soft Skills:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design innovative solutions.Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Leadership abilities, with a collaborative and proactive approach to teamwork.Tools and Methodologies:Hands-on experience with EA tools (e.g., Orbus iServer, Sparx EA).Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies.Knowledge of ITIL and other industry frameworks for IT service management.Language:Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.#J-18808-Ljbffr