Senior Solutions Architect - Data & AI

• Azure Data Factory / Synapse / Microsoft Fabric
• Azure Databricks
• Azure Machine Learning & AI Services (incl. OpenAI)
• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure AI Engineer Associate

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Fluency in Arabic…