Payment Chief Architect-Buna

Introduction

As the implementation phase of Buna, formerly known as the Arab Regional Payment System (ARPS), project picks up momentum, we are looking for a responsible Payment Chief Architect to join our founding team. Duties of the Payment Chief Architect include developing and managing Buna’s overall core technology architecture and designing a high quality scalable & reliable solution. The job holder is also responsible for maintaining Buna’s technical subject matter expertise, supporting in vendor procurement & management and continuously assessing improvement opportunities for Buna’s technology platform. This position will report to Chief Technology Officer.

In this context, the following sections detail the main qualifications, skills and responsibilities related to this position:

Job Responsibilities:

Strategy & Management

1.Support Buna’s strategy focusing on the design, development, maintenance and continuous improvement of Buna’s Core system

2.Provide expert-level technical subject matter expertise to CTO and leadership

3.Identify risks and opportunities and help define technology roadmaps

4.Lead and mentor a team of architects and solution designers responsible for Buna overall solution architecture

5.Report to the CTO on the status of Buna solution design and delivery

Solution Design & Architecture

1.Work with other divisions and stakeholders to define functional and technical requirements for the implementation of Buna and its enhancements

2.Define and manage overall future Buna’s core solution and platform architecture

3.Lead technical aspects of Buna’s core solution architecture and take ownership of the end-to-end solution

4.Develop reusable artifacts/frameworks, re-usable assets, industry solutions, reference architecture, design, development and QA best practice

5.Develop, document, communicate, and enforce Buna’s technology and software development standards, practices and principles

6.Provide support/guidance to the development teams during the analysis, development and testing processes

7.Deliver solution and architecture recommendations based on requirements and industry best practices

8.Identify, analyze, and remediate causes of cross-cutting systemic technical issues

9.Maintain in-depth knowledge of Buna’s strategic business and technology plans

10.Maintain detailed documentation on platform and develop in-depth knowledge of existing IT architecture / infrastructure and technology portfolio of Buna

Innovation & Thought Leadership

11.Analyze technology trends and architecture patterns and provide recommendations on the best fit to meet the business requirements

12.Continuously work with other teams to assess improvement opportunities and potential enhancements and changes to Buna technology platform

13.Lead rapid and focused proofs of concept that cover business, technical, and operational factors

Procurement & Vendor Management

1.Support in RFP development, vendor selection and vendor management processes related to solution design, delivery and operations