Senior Solutions Architect - Data & AI

noventiq gcc; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Noventiq is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect – Data & AI in Riyadh to independently lead customer engagements and shape complex Azure-based solutions. You will own the entire solution lifecycle—from discovery to proposal—focused on modern data platforms, analytics, and AI/ML deployments in Azure, with emphasis on Arabic-speaking customers.

The role requires fluency in Arabic and strong customer-facing skills, including executive workshops and pre-sales leadership across the Middle East

Qualifications

• Experience leading pre-sales engagements with customers and closing complex deals.
• Ability to translate business challenges into data & AI solutions with measurable outcomes.
• Strong communication skills in English and Arabic, with customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer engagements and own solution ownership end-to-end.
• Convene CXO-level and technical workshops to map business challenges to data & AI architectures.
• Define solution discovery, architecture, and proposal artifacts (diagrams, cost models, roadmaps).
• Build trusted advisor relationships with stakeholders across Arabic-speaking regions.
• Oversee data, AI, and application architecture including modern data platforms and AI/ML lifecycles.

Skills

Arabic fluency

Executive communication

Pre-sales experience

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science / Data Science or related field

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Databricks

Azure Machine Learning

OpenAI services

Job description

• Azure Data Factory / Synapse / Microsoft Fabric
• Azure Databricks
• Azure Machine Learning & AI Services (incl. OpenAI)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate

Job Description

Noventiq is expanding its team & is on the lookout for goal-oriented, self-driven & motivated individuals, to support the next phase of company’s growth strategy.

Industry: IT/Cloud Services

Location: Riyadh, KSA

Job Title – Senior Solutions Architect

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect – Data & AI who can independently lead customer engagements, shape complex solutions, and drive strategic conversations across business and technology stakeholders. This role requires a self-driven, client-facing architect who is comfortable owning the entire solution lifecycle—from discovery to proposal—while specializing in modern data platforms, analytics, and AI/ML solutions on Azure.

Fluency in Arabic is mandatory, as the role will involve direct engagement with Middle East customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Engagement & Solution Ownership
• Act as the primary solutions architect in customer discussions—owning conversations end-to-end without dependency.
• Lead CXO-level and technical workshops, translating business challenges into scalable Data & AI solutions.
• Independently drive solution discovery, architecture definition, and proposal creation.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with customer stakeholders, especially within Arabic-speaking regions.
• Data, AI & Application Architecture
  • Design and architect end-to-end enterprise solutions, including:
  • Modern Data Platforms (Data Warehouses, Lakehouse, real-time analytics)
  • AI/ML solutions (predictive analytics, NLP, GenAI, copilots)
  • Application architectures (microservices, APIs, event-driven systems)
• Integrate data platforms with enterprise applications (CRM, ERP, custom apps).
• Define data strategies, API strategies, and application integration models.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, high-performing, and cost-optimize
• Pre-Sales Leadership
• Lead the technical component of bids, proposals, and RFP responses.
• Develop high-quality solution artifacts:
  • Architecture diagrams
  • Cost models & TCO optimization
  • Implementation roadmaps
  • Value propositions aligned to business outcomes
• Participate in solution demos, PoCs, and design validations.
• Business & Strategic Alignment
• Translate customer business goals into measurable data and AI outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for:
  • Data modernization
  • AI adoption and innovation
  • Upsell/cross-sell within existing accounts
• Balance technical excellence with commercial viability.
• Collaboration & Delivery Alignment
• Work closely with sales, delivery, and engineering teams for seamless transition from presales to execution.
• Provide architectural oversight during initial delivery phases where needed.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers on Data & AI, and application architecture

Required Skills & Expertise

Technical – Data & AI

• Strong expertise in Azure Data & AI ecosystem, including:
  • Azure Data Factory / Synapse / Microsoft Fabric
  • Azure Databricks
  • Azure Machine Learning & AI Services (incl. OpenAI)
• Deep understanding of:
  • Data architecture patterns (Lakehouse, data mesh, etc.)
  • Data governance, security, and compliance
  • AI/ML lifecycle and MLOps
• Experience in Azure-native and hybrid architectures.

Technical – Application & Integration

• Strong experience in application architecture, including:
  • Microservices and distributed systems architecture
  • API design and management (REST, GraphQL, API gateways)
  • Event-driven architectures (Kafka, messaging systems)
• Experience with application modernization:
  • Monolith to microservices transformation
  • Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with integration patterns:
  • Data + application integration (ETL + APIs)
  • Middleware and enterprise integration platforms
• Understanding of frontend/backend separation and digital application stacks

Professional

• Proven track record of independently handling pre-sales engagements and closing complex deals.
• Strong ability to articulate business value, not just technical solutions.
• Experience working with Middle East clients is highly preferred.

Language

• Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written) – mandatory
• Strong English communication skills

Experience & Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technology consulting / architecture
• 4+ years in Data & AI solutions architecture
• Strong pre-sales or consulting background with customer-facing roles
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Certifications (preferred But Not Required)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Designing Azure Solutions

Key Traits for Success

• Self-starter with the ability to operate independently in high-stakes environments
• Strong storytelling and executive communication skills
• Commercially aware with a solution-selling mindset
• Passion for Data, AI, and emerging technologies

Location: Riyadh - NQKSA, Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia