Solution Architect Lead - Applications Airport

DXC Technology; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking a Lead Solution Architect for Airport Applications to own the architecture across passenger processing, CUPPS/CUSS, AODB, RMS and related systems. The role leads design and governance, mentors architects, and collaborates with stakeholders and vendors to enable growth.

The candidate will drive architecture standards, ensure resilience and security, and guide technology choices for an integrated airport estate. Hybrid travel is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Architecture and/or cloud certifications strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the application architecture for airport systems across passenger processing, CUPPS/CUSS, AODB, RMS, FIDS and business applications.
• Define application standards, patterns, portfolio and roadmap for the airport domain.
• Lead build-vs-buy, product selection and application integration design.

Skills

Application architecture

Domain knowledge

Design breadth

Non-functionals

Leadership & communication

Architecture/cloud certifications

IATA/ACI & A-CDM

Terminal openings / greenfield

MSI operating models

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Architecture/cloud certifications

Job description

Lead Solution Architect - Airport Applications

Aviation Technology - Application Architecture - Passenger & Operational Systems

Job Title

Lead Solution Architect - Airport Applications

Function

Reports To

Level

Direct Reports

Solution Architects, Solution Analysts (Applications)

Location

Hybrid - with travel to airport sites as required

Employment Type

Full-time, permanent

Role Purpose:

The Lead Solution Architect - Airport Applications owns the application architecture across the airport landscape - passenger processing, common-use, operational and business systems - ensuring a coherent, integrated and fit-for-purpose application estate.

The role leads application design and standards, governs the applications team, and ensures the application portfolio supports airport operations, the passenger journey and future growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the application architecture for airport systems - passenger processing, CUPPS/CUSS, AODB, RMS, FIDS, and business applications.
• Define application standards, patterns, portfolio and roadmap.
• Lead build-vs-buy, product selection and application integration design.

Design & Assurance

• Own application design artefacts and decision records.
• Ensure applications meet functional and non-functional requirements including resilience and security.
• Govern application design quality through the design authority.

Leadership & Stakeholder

• Lead and mentor application architects and analysts.
• Engage business and operational stakeholders and vendors.
• Support estimation, planning and risk for the applications domain.

Skills & Experience

• Application architecture: Extensive experience in application architecture on large, complex programmes.
• Domain knowledge: Strong understanding of airport/aviation applications (AODB, RMS, FIDS, CUPPS/CUSS, passenger processing).
• Design breadth: Hands‑on across application design, integration, product selection and cloud.
• Non-functionals: Experience designing for availability, performance, resilience and security.
• Leadership & communication: Ability to lead a team and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Architecture/cloud certifications (TOGAF, Azure/AWS).
• Familiarity with IATA/ACI and A-CDM.
• Experience of terminal openings or greenfield programmes.
• Exposure to MSI operating models.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Architecture and/or cloud certifications strongly preferred.

Domain and design leadership - systems thinking - quality focus - stakeholder influence - collaboration - risk awareness - clear communication.