Job Description
Noventiq is expanding its team & is on the lookout for goal-oriented, self-driven & motivated individuals, to support the next phase of company's growth strategy.
Industry: IT/Cloud Services
Location: Riyadh, KSA
Job Title – Senior Solutions Architect
Role Overview
We are looking for a
Senior Solutions Architect – Data & AI who can independently lead customer engagements, shape complex solutions, and drive strategic conversations across business and technology stakeholders.
This role requires a
self-driven, client-facing architect who is comfortable owning the entire solution lifecycle—from discovery to proposal—while specializing in
modern data platforms, analytics, and AI/ML solutions on Azure.
Fluency in Arabic is mandatory , as the role will involve direct engagement with Middle East customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Engagement & Solution Ownership
- Act as the primary solutions architect in customer discussions—owning conversations end-to-end without dependency.
- Lead CXO-level and technical workshops, translating business challenges into scalable Data & AI solutions.
- Independently drive solution discovery, architecture definition, and proposal creation.
- Build trusted advisor relationships with customer stakeholders, especially within Arabic-speaking regions.
- Data, AI & Application Architecture
- Design and architect end-to-end enterprise solutions, including:
- Modern Data Platforms (Data Warehouses, Lakehouse, real-time analytics)
- AI/ML solutions (predictive analytics, NLP, GenAI, copilots)
- Application architectures (microservices, APIs, event-driven systems)
- Integrate data platforms with enterprise applications (CRM, ERP, custom apps).
- Define data strategies, API strategies, and application integration models.
- Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, high-performing, and cost-optimize
- Pre-Sales Leadership
- Lead the technical component of bids, proposals, and RFP responses.
- Develop high-quality solution artifacts:
- Architecture diagrams
- Cost models & TCO optimization
- Implementation roadmaps
- Value propositions aligned to business outcomes
- Participate in solution demos, PoCs, and design validations.
- Business & Strategic Alignment
- Translate customer business goals into measurable data and AI outcomes.
- Identify opportunities for:
- Data modernization
- AI adoption and innovation
- Upsell/cross-sell within existing accounts
- Balance technical excellence with commercial viability.
- Collaboration & Delivery Alignment
- Work closely with sales, delivery, and engineering teams for seamless transition from presales to execution.
- Provide architectural oversight during initial delivery phases where needed.
- Mentor junior architects and engineers on Data & AI, and application architecture
Required Skills & Expertise
Technical – Data & AI
- Strong expertise in Azure Data & AI ecosystem, including:
- Azure Data Factory / Synapse / Microsoft Fabric
- Azure Databricks
- Azure Machine Learning & AI Services (incl. OpenAI)
- Deep understanding of:
- Data architecture patterns (Lakehouse, data mesh, etc.)
- Data governance, security, and compliance
- AI/ML lifecycle and MLOps
- Experience in Azure-native and hybrid architectures.
Technical – Application & Integration
- Strong experience in application architecture, including:
- Microservices and distributed systems architecture
- API design and management (REST, GraphQL, API gateways)
- Event-driven architectures (Kafka, messaging systems)
- Experience with application modernization:
- Monolith to microservices transformation
- Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with integration patterns:
- Data + application integration (ETL + APIs)
- Middleware and enterprise integration platforms
- Understanding of frontend/backend separation and digital application stacks
Professional
- Proven track record of independently handling pre-sales engagements and closing complex deals.
- Strong ability to articulate business value, not just technical solutions.
- Experience working with Middle East clients is highly preferred.
Language
- Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written) – mandatory
- Strong English communication skills
Experience & Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in technology consulting / architecture
- 4+ years in Data & AI solutions architecture
- Strong pre-sales or consulting background with customer-facing roles
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
Certifications (preferred But Not Required)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Designing Azure Solutions
Key Traits for Success
- Self-starter with the ability to operate independently in high-stakes environments
- Strong storytelling and executive communication skills
- Commercially aware with a solution-selling mindset
- Passion for Data, AI, and emerging technologies
Location: Riyadh - NQKSA, Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
