Solutions Architect

Direct; Buraydah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Saudi travel and tourism company is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to lead the design of complex application systems. The role requires 10+ years in software engineering, including strong expertise in AWS, microservices, and API architecture. This position offers a competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Comprehensive training programs

Dynamic work environment

Discounts on travel services

Incentive programs for top performers

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering, including 5+ years in solutions architecture or similar leadership roles.
• Proven experience in scalable system design and enterprise integration patterns.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture design for complex, large scale application systems.
• Translate business requirements into architecture blueprints for scalability and performance.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams on architecture patterns.

Skills

Cloud platforms expertise (AWS)

Microservices architecture

API architecture

Database optimizations

Stakeholder management

Security protocols

Job description

Overview

Engineering Team

Remote Work

Full Time

About DIRECT

Direct is a leading Saudi company and one of the largest in the Kingdom’s travel and tourism sector.

We believe that travel is a passion-driven experience — that’s why we’re dedicated every day to creating smart, innovative solutions that make our customers' journeys easier, smarter, and more enjoyable.

Our team is made up of incredible talents working in a vibrant, creative environment where collaboration thrives. If you're looking for a place to grow your skills and make a real impact, Direct is where you belong!

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture design for complex, large scale application systems and multi-product ecosystems
• Translate business requirements into robust, future-proof architecture blueprints that prioritize scalability, performance, and maintainability
• Anticipate future product and scaling needs, integrating them into today’s architecture decisions
• Ensure solutions align with cloud best practices, microservices principles, and security compliance standards
• Work closely with development teams to ensure adherence to architecture guidelines during implementation
• Perform architecture reviews and ensure compliance with security, performance, and scalability needs
• Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and platforms for optimal delivery
• Design and oversee integrations with APIs, third-party services, and existing platforms
• Mentor and guide engineering teams on architecture patterns and implementation approaches

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering, with 5+ years in solutions architecture or similar leadership roles
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS), microservices, API architecture, database optimizations and distributed systems
• Proven experience with enterprise integration patterns and scalable system design
• Deep understanding of security protocols, compliance, and performance optimization
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive consensus across diverse groups

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a leading tourism company.
• Comprehensive training and development programs.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.

Additional Perks

• Discounts on travel services.
• Incentive programs for top-performing employees.

DIRECT is on the rise in the Gulf's travel-tech landscape—this is your chance to be part of something big!