Solution Architect Saudi Arabia

Xebia; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Xebia is looking for a Solution Architect to lead the architectural responsibilities for significant technology programmes in the Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia. You will own solution architecture, produce key design documents, and ensure compliance with project objectives.

The ideal candidate will have 7–12 years of experience in solution architecture, with strong expertise in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. This role requires collaboration with vendors and strict adherence to security standards.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in solution or enterprise architecture on large-scale technology programmes.
• Experience delivering solutions within government, defence, or regulated industries.
• Good understanding of Secure-by-Design principles and identity management.

Responsibilities

• Owning solution architecture for assigned workstreams throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Producing High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), and Architecture Decision Records (ADRs).
• Collaborating with third-party vendors and system integrators.

Skills

Solution architecture

Cloud architecture expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Hands-on knowledge of Infrastructure as Code

Documentation skills (HLDs, LLDs, ICDs, ADRs)

Event-driven and microservices-based architectures

Tools

Kubernetes

OpenShift

API management platforms

Job description

Xebia is a global AI‑first, digital transformation, and engineering partner. With over 25 years of experience and a team of 5,000 professionals across 16 countries, we help organizations design and build scalable products, platforms, and data‑driven solutions.

We specialize in Artificial Intelligence, Data and Cloud, Intelligent Automation, and Digital Products, combining deep technical expertise with a strong focus on engineering excellence and a people‑first culture.

In the CEE region, we’re a team of nearly 1,000 experts delivering modern applications, data platforms, and AI solutions for clients such as McLaren, Aviva, Deloitte, Spotify, Disney, ING, UPS, Tesco, Truecaller, AllSaints, Volotea, Schmitz Cargobull, Allegro, InPost, and many more. We work with leading technologies including AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, and Snowflake, and combine strong engineering culture with a consulting mindset and a continuous focus on growth and knowledge sharing.

You will be:

• Owning solution architecture for assigned workstreams or technical domains throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Producing High‑Level Designs (HLDs), Low‑Level Designs (LLDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and Architecture Decision Records (ADRs).
• Participating in Architecture Review Boards, design reviews, and governance activities.
• Supporting engineering teams by ensuring architectural designs are implemented correctly.
• Managing technical risks, dependencies, and design constraints within your domain.
• Defining and validating non‑functional requirements including availability, performance, and security.
• Collaborating with third‑party vendors, defence contractors, and system integrators.
• Contributing to the overall programme reference architecture and escalating strategic design decisions where appropriate.

Your profile:

• 7–12 years of experience in solution or enterprise architecture on large‑scale technology programmes.
• Experience delivering solutions within government, defence, regulated industries, or national security environments.
• Strong cloud architecture expertise across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Hands‑on knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes or OpenShift, and cloud networking.
• Experience with API‑first, event‑driven, and microservices‑based architectures.
• Strong documentation skills with experience producing HLDs, LLDs, ICDs, and ADRs.
• Good understanding of Secure‑by‑Design principles, identity management, and network segmentation.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.

Nice to have:

• Experience working with Tier‑1 defence contractors or Ministry of Defence programmes.
• Knowledge of MoDAF, NAF, or DODAF.
• Experience with API management platforms such as Apigee, Azure APIM, AWS API Gateway, or MuleSoft.
• Exposure to observability platforms including OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, or Elastic APM.
• GCC or KSA government programme experience.
• Security clearance eligibility (SC or equivalent).