Infrastructure Architect

HALA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Architect. This role requires 6+ years of experience in designing scalable and resilient infrastructure solutions, utilizing cloud technologies including GCP, OCI, and Alibaba. The ideal candidate will collaborate with teams to enhance system stability and performance, and provide technical leadership. The position offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work in a diverse, innovative environment with a strong emphasis on personal development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Flexibility in work setups

Annual learning stipend

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in designing scalable infrastructure solutions.
• Proficient in cloud technologies such as GCP, OCI, and Alibaba.
• Skilled in developing high-level and low-level architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement resilient infrastructure solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for innovative solutions.
• Conduct reviews to enhance system stability.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure architecture expertise

Technical system design

Database architecture

Virtualization and containerization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology

Tools

GCP

OCI

Alibaba Cloud

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Overview

HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.

HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments, HALA Cashier and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.

Founded in 2017, HALA is currently duly licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank as well as the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market.

Job Summary

A high experienced Cloud Infrastructure Architect with 6+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient infrastructure solutions for enterprise environments. Proficient in leveraging cloud technologies (GCP, OCI, Alibaba) to drive business growth and optimize system performance. Skilled in developing high-level, low-level architecture and implementation basis for databases, cloud platforms, and disaster recovery solutions. Strong expertise in modern infrastructure frameworks, including virtualization, containerization, and automation. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure design with business goals, ensuring seamless scalability and operational excellence.

JOB-SPECIFIC

• Designing and leading on the implementation of scalable and resilient infrastructure solutions, ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and cost-efficiency for strategic systems.
• Collaborating with cross-functional and vendor teams to implement new innovative solutions to support infrastructure resiliency and scalability and for existing systems of HALA.
• Conducting reviews and gap assessments to identify improvements, mitigate risks, and enhance system stability across the infrastructure.
• Leading on the development of comprehensive infrastructure resiliency frameworks and processes to strengthen the maturity, excellence, and efficiency of operations in infrastructure.
• Supporting on ensuring the systems compliance with security standards and industry best practices to deliver secure, robust infrastructure solutions.
• Managing system capacity and system performance reviews to ensure infrastructure health, proactively addressing bottlenecks and supporting issue resolution.
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to guide team members through implementations, addressing knowledge gaps, and ensuring successful delivery of solutions.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or equivalent field of studies

Experience

6+ years of experience within technology and in designing, planning, and implementing resilient infrastructure solutions or a similar role which provided so

Skills

• Expertise in cloud infrastructure architecture across platforms like GCP, OCI, and Alibaba.
• Strong understanding of high-level and low-level technical system design, scalability, site reliability, and resource optimization.
• Proficiency in database architecture and operations, including SQL and NoSQL systems.
• Familiarity with modern infrastructure concepts: virtualization, containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), and automation frameworks.

Core Competencies

• Team Synergy & Development: Proficiency Level – High
• Business Acumen & Diligence: Proficiency Level - Intermediate

What We Offer You

• We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
• We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
• We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
• Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
• We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.
• You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.

If you think you have what it takes to join a remarkable team #apply_now