Solution Architect Consulting

Client of Discovered MENA

Job description
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Employment Type: Full-time
We re a global consulting company expanding our Saudi Arabia practice and looking for an experienced Solution Architect to help shape modern digital architectures and guide clients through complex transformations.
This is a chance to be a founding member in KSA, work across industries like banking, fintech, telecom, and public sector, and drive solutions that truly make an impact.
What You ll Do

Define target architectures for digital solutions (core banking, payments, channels, integrations).

Lead technical design & proposals and present to both engineers and C-level executives.

Guide delivery teams and ensure architectural integrity through implementation.

Modernize legacy systems and help teams adopt cloud-native, microservices-based approaches.

Prepare high-quality responses to RFPs, RFIs, and other pre-sales documentation,

ensuring compliance with requirements and clear value articulation,

Bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions.
What We re Looking For

Being hands-on but also having the right skills to manage a team

7- 10 years experience, including 3+ years as a Solution Architect.

Strong programming background able to read and analyze code (legacy and modern).

Experience modernizing architectures and delivering enterprise-grade solutions.

Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, cloud-native environments, microservices, and integration patterns.

Banking/financial services experience is a strong plus (compliance, security, customer data).