Solutions Architect

Direct; Eastern Province; Remote; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Saudi tourism company is seeking a Solutions Architect to lead architecture design for large-scale applications. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in software engineering and strong expertise in cloud platforms and microservices. This role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for growth, and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Comprehensive training and development programs

Discounts on travel services

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering, with 5+ years in solutions architecture or similar leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms, microservices, API architecture, and scalable system design.
• Deep understanding of security protocols, compliance, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture design for complex, large scale application systems.
• Translate business requirements into robust architecture blueprints.
• Ensure solutions align with cloud best practices and security compliance.

Skills

cloud platforms (AWS)

microservices

API architecture

database optimizations

distributed systems

Job description

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!

Key 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

Personal Skills

• 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!