Senior Cloud Architect – Enterprise Transformation Leader

Senior Cloud Architect – Enterprise Transformation Leader

Job Openings Senior Cloud Architect – Enterprise Transformation Leader

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (On-site, Full-Time)
Company: Ameera Talent Solutions (on behalf of a leading enterprise client)
Language: Arabic (Preferred)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Architect to lead the design and execution of enterprise cloud strategy for a large-scale digital transformation program in Riyadh.

This is a high-impact role where you will work closely with senior business and technology stakeholders to shape cloud adoption across mission-critical systems. You will act as the technical authority for cloud architecture, driving innovation, scalability, and secure cloud practices across the organization.

• Define and drive enterprise cloud strategy across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
• Design secure, scalable, and highly available cloud architectures
• Lead adoption of cloud-native technologies and modern engineering practices
• Establish architectural blueprints aligned with long-term business goals

• Architect end-to-end solutions across multi-cloud and hybrid environments
• Design distributed, multi-tier applications at enterprise scale
• Ensure high performance, resilience, and cost optimization
• Guide engineering teams through architecture implementation and best practices

• Establish cloud governance frameworks, standards, and best practices
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies and regulatory requirements
• Act as the technical authority for all cloud-related initiatives
• Implement robust security, identity, and access management controls

• Engage with senior business and technology stakeholders
• Translate business requirements into scalable cloud solutions
• Provide technical leadership to engineering, Dev Ops, and platform teams
• Influence decision-making at both strategic and operational levels

• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect in large enterprise environments
• Strong expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience designing multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native design patterns
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, networking, and governance frameworks
• Background in software engineering, system design, or infrastructure architecture
• Ability to work on-site in Riyadh full-time

• Arabic language skills (strongly preferred for stakeholder engagement)
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP – Architect level)
• Experience with Dev Ops practices and tools (CI/CD, Terraform, Kubernetes)
• Experience working within large enterprises or government environments

• Play a strategic role in a large-scale enterprise digital transformation program
• High visibility and direct engagement with senior leadership
• Opportunity to define and shape cloud strategy at scale
• Work in a fast-evolving, high-growth market environment
• Long-term, stable engagement based in Riyadh

Ameera Talent Solutions specializes in executive and technology recruitment across the UK and the Middle East. With a strong focus on trust, integrity, and personalized engagement, the firm connects top-tier talent with forward-thinking organizations, enabling meaningful career growth and impactful hiring outcomes.