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Solution 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: Fluent

Position

The company is a global AI-first digital transformation and engineering partner with over 25 years of experience. Our team of 5,000 professionals across 16 countries focuses on designing and building scalable products, platforms, and data-driven solutions. We specialize in Artificial Intelligence, Data and Cloud, Intelligent Automation, and Digital Products. In the CEE region, we have nearly 1,000 experts delivering modern applications, data platforms, and AI solutions for high-profile clients such as McLaren, Aviva, Deloitte, Spotify, Disney, and more. We leverage leading technologies including AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, and Snowflake while maintaining a strong engineering culture combined with a consulting mindset.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Own solution architecture for assigned workstreams or technical domains throughout the programme lifecycle.
  • Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and Architecture Decision Records (ADRs).
  • Participate in Architecture Review Boards and design reviews.
  • Support engineering teams to ensure architectural designs are correctly implemented.
  • Manage technical risks and design constraints.
  • Define and validate non-functional requirements such as availability and performance.
  • Collaborate with third-party vendors and system integrators.
  • Contribute to the programme's reference architecture and escalate strategic design decisions when necessary.

Your Profile:

  • 7–12 years of experience in solution or enterprise architecture on large-scale technology programmes.
  • Experience in government, defence, or regulated industries.
  • Strong cloud architecture expertise (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Hands-on knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and cloud networking.
  • Experience with API-first and microservices-based architectures.
  • Strong documentation skills with a background in producing HLDs, LLDs, ICDs, and ADRs.
  • Good understanding of Secure-by-Design principles and identity management.
  • Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with Tier-1 defence contractors or Ministry of Defence programmes.
  • Knowledge of MoDAF, NAF, or DODAF.
  • Experience with API management platforms like Apigee or AWS API Gateway.
  • Exposure to observability platforms including Prometheus or Grafana.
  • GCC or KSA government programme experience.
  • Security clearance eligibility (SC or equivalent).
  • Certifications in AWS, Azure, GCP, or TOGAF.

Language Requirements:

  • Fluency in English is expected; additional language skills may be advantageous.

Recruitment Process:

  • CV review
  • HR call
  • Interview
  • Client interview
  • Decision

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Work Conditions: Hybrid, Full-time

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