Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to design and deliver cutting-edge cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud architecture, data platforms, and enterprise integration , coupled with excellent client management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills . This role requires balancing technical leadership with the ability to manage client expectations, translate business needs into technical solutions , and guide teams through successful delivery.
What you will be doing
- Engage with clients to understand business objectives, requirements, and pain points, and translate them into scalable cloud solutions.
- Design and architect solutions across Azure and GCP, covering infrastructure, data, networking, security, DevOps, and application modernization.
- Develop cloud adoption roadmaps and reference architectures aligned with best practices (e.g., Well-Architected Framework).
- Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives , including lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and cloud-native transformations.
- Collaborate with delivery teams (engineers, developers, data specialists) to ensure solutions are implemented as designed.
- Provide pre-sales support by preparing solution proposals, architecture diagrams, cost estimates, and technical presentations.
- Advise clients on governance, compliance, cost optimization, and security within Azure and GCP environments.
- Act as a trusted advisor , managing relationships with senior client stakeholders, resolving conflicts, and ensuring satisfaction.
- Mentor and guide junior architects and engineers , fostering knowledge sharing and best practices.
Must have experience
Proven experience (8+ years) in solution architecture, with a focus on Azure and GCP ecosystems .Strong knowledge of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS , containerization (Kubernetes, GKE / AKS), and serverless services.Hands-on experience with data platforms (BigQuery, Synapse, Databricks, Fabric, SQL DW, etc.) and integration services (API management, messaging, ETL / ELT).Solid understanding of security, compliance, identity, and access management in multi-cloud environments.Experience designing highly available, scalable, and cost-optimized architectures .Strong client-facing experience , including stakeholder management, requirements gathering, and solution workshops.Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills.Certifications : Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect (preferred).Nice to have
Experience in multi-cloud strategy and interoperability between Azure, GCP, and / or AWS.Exposure to Data Governance, AI / ML platforms, and analytics solutions .Knowledge of DevOps, CI / CD pipelines, Terraform, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) .Background in consulting, pre-sales, or technical advisory roles .Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeLocation
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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