Solution Architect - Banking

About the role

Aspire is hiring a Solution Architect for its Banking practice in Amman. The role uses extensive IT and banking experience to design scalable, secure and integrated technology solutions that support business objectives and digital transformation. It covers end-to-end solution architecture, integration across core banking systems, digital channels, APIs and payment platforms, and collaboration with business stakeholders, development and infrastructure teams and external vendors.

Key responsibilities

• Gather and analyse business requirements and turn them into end-to-end solution architectures.
• Design solution architectures, system integrations, technical specifications and architecture diagrams.
• Lead integration initiatives across core banking systems, digital banking channels, APIs, payment platforms and third-party applications.
• Ensure designs meet security, scalability, performance, availability and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate technology solutions, identify architectural risks and recommend improvements.
• Define integration approaches and ensure effective data exchange between banking applications and external systems.
• Support architecture governance, technical design reviews and solution validation.
• Identify opportunities to modernise banking systems and improve operational efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance to development teams and support initiatives in digital banking, payments, lending and customer onboarding.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
• 9+ years of IT experience, including at least 5 years in Solution Architecture.
• Mandatory experience in the banking or financial services sector.
• Proven experience in solution architecture, system design and enterprise application integration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and architectural decision-making skills.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience designing and integrating APIs, microservices and middleware.
• Experience integrating core banking systems, digital banking channels, payment platforms and third-party applications.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF is an advantage; experience in core banking modernisation, payments, lending or customer onboarding is preferred.
• Awareness of IT security best practices and compliance standards such as ISO/SOC is an advantage.

What we offer

• Competitive long-term total compensation with salary and performance-based bonus.
• Remote-first organisation with flexibility.
• Technical and non-technical training programs and global exposure through international teams and conferences.
• Nursery reimbursement benefit and wellness program.