Infrastructure Architect

Hala group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a high-experienced Cloud Infrastructure Architect to design and implement scalable, resilient infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in cloud technologies like GCP and OCI. This role offers competitive compensation, inclusive culture, and opportunities for personal development in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Annual learning stipend

Inclusive culture with remote/hybrid options

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience designing and implementing resilient infrastructure solutions.
• Strong understanding of scalability, site reliability, and resource optimization.
• Proficiency in database architecture and operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead on implementation of scalable and resilient infrastructure solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions.
• Conduct reviews and gap assessments for improvements in infrastructure.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure architecture expertise (GCP, OCI, Alibaba)

High-level and low-level technical system design

Database architecture (SQL, NoSQL)

Familiarity with virtualization and containerization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.