Solution Architect – Banking (Hargeisa)

Recruiting Organisation: Shaqo Kaab Solutions (on behalf of a confidential client)
Job Reference: SKS-JD-IT-SA-HGA-2026-V01
Department: Information Technology
Reports To: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

About This Opportunity

Shaqo Kaab Solutions is recruiting this position on a confidential basis on behalf of a client based in Hargeisa, Republic of Somaliland. The Client is an established financial institution that values operational efficiency, sustainable growth, and professional integrity, and is seeking a capable Solution Architect to support its Information Technology function. All applications and enquiries are managed directly by Shaqo Kaab Solutions; candidate information is shared with the Client only for shortlisted applicants.

Job Purpose

The Solution Architect designs and guides the implementation of scalable, secure, and compliant technology solutions across the Client’s banking platforms. This role connects business strategy with technical execution, ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, regulatory requirements, and long-term digital transformation goals.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and risk management standards in a regulated banking environment.
• Define and enforce architecture governance, standards, and best practices.

Solution Architecture & Design

• Translate business requirements into end-to-end solution architectures across core banking, digital channels, and payments.
• Define architecture blueprints including application, data, integration, and infrastructure layers.
• Lead design decisions for system integrations, APIs, and microservices-based architectures.
• Ensure scalability, resilience, and high availability of mission-critical systems.

Delivery & Technical Leadership

• Support project delivery teams throughout the SDLC (design, build, test, deployment).
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical leadership across multiple initiatives.

System Evaluation & Modernisation

• Evaluate existing systems and recommend modernisation strategies such as cloud migration and legacy transformation.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, developers, and infrastructure teams.
• Work with vendors and third-party providers to integrate external solutions.

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Deep understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture; experience with API design and integration patterns (REST, messaging, event-driven systems); strong knowledge of data architecture and governance; knowledge of core banking systems and payments (SWIFT, ACH, RTGS); familiarity with digital banking platforms; understanding of security and regulatory frameworks (PCI-DSS, SOX, Basel, data privacy laws).

Experience: 8–12+ years of experience in IT, with at least 3–5 years in solution architecture. Strong experience in banking or financial services technology. Experience with SDLC methodologies such as Agile and DevOps. Preferred: hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, containerisation/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps/CI-CD tooling. Relevant certifications (TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are an advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong technical depth
• Ability to balance business needs with technical constraints
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication across technical and executive audiences
• Leadership and influence without direct authority

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
• Direct Reports: None.

Working Conditions

Hybrid work environment within a secure banking IT ecosystem, collaborating across development, infrastructure, security, and compliance teams, with involvement in enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.

Remuneration & Benefits

Competitive compensation package commensurate with qualifications, experience, and scope of responsibility, in line with the Client’s approved salary structure. Entitlement to annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in accordance with the Labour Law and Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on gender, age, nationality, disability, religion, clan affiliation, or any other protected status under applicable Labour Law and other applicable regional laws. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and organisational needs.

This job description is not exhaustive and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The Client reserves the right to amend, revise, or reassign duties as organisational needs evolve.