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Lead / Chief Architect

Unlock employer Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Posted: 23 Jul 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $90k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Hybrid
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional
  • Arabic: Professional

Position

The company is a global AI-first, digital transformation, and engineering partner with over 25 years of experience and a team of 5,000 professionals across 16 countries. We assist organizations in designing and building scalable products, platforms, and data-driven solutions. Our expertise spans Artificial Intelligence, Data and Cloud, Intelligent Automation, and Digital Products, melding technical acumen with a strong engineering focus and a people-first culture.

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In the CEE region, we are nearly 1,000 experts delivering modern applications and AI solutions for clients including McLaren, Aviva, Deloitte, Spotify, and Disney. We leverage leading technologies like AWS, Azure, and GCP, maintaining a strong engineering culture with a consulting mindset.

Responsibilities:

  • Define and own the programme reference architecture, principles, and design standards across all workstreams.
  • Lead architecture governance through Architecture Review Boards, design authority forums, and stage gate assessments.
  • Produce and maintain Architecture Decision Records, and architecture artefacts.
  • Govern technical risks, dependencies, and architecture-level decisions across the programme.
  • Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of architects.
  • Collaborate with government security authorities and senior client stakeholders.
  • Translate strategic business objectives into scalable architectural decisions.
  • Define and validate non-functional requirements covering performance and scalability.

Profile Requirements:

  • 12+ years of experience in enterprise or solution architecture, including 5+ years in government or defence programmes.
  • Proven experience leading architecture governance.
  • Strong understanding of Secure-by-Design principles in classified environments.
  • Experience with Tier-1 defence contractors or Ministry of Defence programmes.
  • Deep expertise in AWS, Azure, or Oracle Cloud, including identity federation and network segmentation.
  • Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, MoDAF, or DODAF.
  • Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with GCC or KSA government programmes.
  • Familiarity with Saudi NCA or UAE IA cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Active or recent SC, DV, or NATO SECRET clearance.
  • Professional working proficiency in Arabic.
  • Relevant certifications such as TOGAF or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.

Recruitment Process:
CV review – HR call – Interview – Client Interview – Decision

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