Cloud Architect

SCC Services Romania; Remote; SAR 224,000 - 375,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading IT services company is looking for an experienced Cloud Architect to design and oversee cloud architecture for client platforms in Saudi Arabia. This role requires fluency in Arabic and English, and strong expertise in cloud platforms like Google Cloud and Alibaba Cloud. The successful candidate will ensure scalable and secure architectures while collaborating with engineering teams. This is a remote, freelance position, offering a chance to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Remote working opportunities

Diverse working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or Senior Cloud Engineer.
• Experience working in multicultural environments, specifically in the Middle East and Europe.
• Demonstrated experience in designing enterprise-scale cloud architectures.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern the cloud architecture for the client's platforms.
• Ensure architectures meet requirements for scalability, security, and compliance.
• Support the full lifecycle of cloud platforms from architecture to operation.

Skills

Cloud architecture design

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Alibaba Cloud

Huawei Cloud

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to define, design, and oversee the cloud architecture for our client’s cloud platforms, supporting environments across Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on establishing scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures and ensuring their successful implementation and operation within mission‑critical environments.

The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders, engineering, and operations teams to ensure the optimal design and operation of cloud systems throughout the project duration, leveraging platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Alibaba Cloud, and Huawei Cloud. Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory.

Scope of the Role

• Define and govern the cloud architecture for the client\'s cloud platforms, including GCP and Alibaba Cloud
• Ensure architectural alignment with business objectives, security requirements, and operational standards
• Support cloud platforms throughout the full lifecycle, from architecture and design to implementation and ongoing operations
• Collaborate with engineering, SRE, security, and operations teams to ensure architectural consistency and operational excellence

Key Responsibilities

• Define cloud reference architectures, standards, and best practices
• Ensure architectures meet requirements for scalability, performance, security, reliability, and compliance
• Guide and support Cloud Engineers and SRE teams during implementation and operations
• Define and oversee Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation standards
• Review and validate cloud designs, changes, and migration strategies
• Support cloud transformation initiatives, platform upgrades, and modernization programs
• Ensure cost‑effective cloud architecture and optimization strategies
• Document cloud architectures, design decisions, and technical standards
• Act as a key technical advisor for stakeholders and decision‑makers

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or Senior Cloud Engineer with architectural responsibilities
• Strong hands‑on experience with at least one of the following cloud platforms:
• Alibaba Cloud
• Demonstrated experience designing and governing enterprise‑scale cloud architectures
• Strong understanding of cloud security, networking, automation, and distributed systems
• Mandatory fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written)
• Experience working in multicultural and geographically distributed environments, including the Middle East and Europe
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Role location: Remote Romania and / or Saudi Arabia
• Engagement type: Freelance / Contractor

About Us

SCC is Europe\'s largest privately-owned IT business, based out of the new £7m HQ office in Birmingham and we help clients succeed through IT transformation and exceptional customer experiences. We are a business where innovation is greater as we combine unique ideas, people and disciplines. We are a global company that is passionate about IT and where we look to simplify the complex.

We are an equal opportunities employer

SCC is committed to providing equal opportunities and a proactive and inclusive approach to equality and diversity in employment. No applicant or employee will be treated less favourably than another on the grounds of a protected characteristic which are defined as sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender reassignment, trade union membership or non-membership, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race and religion or belief.