Senior Solutions Architect

Play a key role in shaping and implementing strategic digital transformation technology solutions for Core42 clients in government and industry verticals. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, product development, and engineering, to design and deliver comprehensive architectures that address complex business challenges.

Core42 is the UAE’s national-scale enabler for cloud and generative AI, combining G42 Group’s expertise across multiple technology disciplines into a single platform for public sector and large enterprise transformations. Building on our capabilities as sovereign cloud and HPC specialist, we bring generative AI, cybersecurity, professional and managed services expertise to enable national-scale program deployments across industries.

Day to Day Operations

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of innovative and scalable technology solutions in the digital transformation, cloud computing, and cyber security domains.
• Gauge the business impact of technical choices, developing comprehensive solution architecture that aligns with clients' business objectives.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define project scope, goals, and deliverables, ensuring successful execution within defined timelines and budgets.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of technology platforms, tools, and vendors to support solution implementation.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and performance analyses to validate architecture designs and ensure scalability, reliability, and security.
• Provide technical expertise during all phases of the project, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Assess existing systems, infrastructure, and applications, identifying areas for improvement and recommending suitable upgrades & improvements.
• Be the subject matter expert on AI, digital transformation, cloud computing, and cyber security, providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives, technical requirements, and constraints, and translate them into robust, efficient architecture designs.
• Guide project teams, ensuring adherence to best practices, industry standards, and quality assurance.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in the AI, cloud computing, and cyber security domains.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, articulating the value proposition of Core42’s solutions and conducting solution presentations and demonstrations.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the company's solution architecture frameworks, methodologies, and reusable assets.
• Lead the design and implementation of systems for large interconnected networks with large data requirements.
• Liaise with various teams to solve client challenges efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure design and capacity planning.
• Design, modify and test technical architecture.
• Update stakeholders on product development processes, costs and budgets.
• Ensure that all documentation is updated and maintained for easy access.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field
• Industry certification in one or more of the following: C++, Java, SQL, Python, MCSE, CCNP, CCSA, CISA, CA, CCSP, ISC, ITIL, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of coding languages, operating systems and databases
• Strong understanding of agile software development frameworks, operational risk management, and other IT best practices

Minimum Experience:

• At least 7 years of experience in the IT industry as a Solutions Architect
• Experience with Internet of Things, Cloud data services (Azure, Google IoT)
• First-hand knowledge of distributed resource scheduling, deployment automation and distributed service management

What we look for

If you are a performance-driven, inquisitive mind with the agility to adapt to ambiguity, you will fit right in. You should be eager to explore opportunities to build meaningful collaborations with stakeholders and aspire to create unique customer-centric solutions. Bias for action and a passion to conquer new frontiers in the AI space is at the heart of the Core42 community.

What working at Core42 offers

Culture: An open, diverse and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on ground-breaking, industry-first innovations.

Career: Outstanding learning, development & growth opportunities via structured training programs and innovative, high-tech projects.

Work-Life: A hybrid work policy to strike the perfect balance between office and home.

Rewards: A competitive remuneration package with a host of perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits and more.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.