Solutions Architect📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
Future Connect is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to join their dynamic team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company is a rapidly expanding, technology-driven financial services organization focused on delivering innovative digital financial solutions. They are building a cutting-edge, digital-first platform designed to enhance customer experiences through advanced technology, automation, and robust security. Significant investments are being made in cloud technologies, cybersecurity, digital identity solutions, platform engineering, and data-driven strategies within this highly regulated sector. This role is foundational for a technology leader to shape the future technological landscape of a growing enterprise.
The ideal candidate will be instrumental in designing, building, and operating a modern digital lending and financial services platform. This position requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in technology strategy, architecture, platform delivery, cloud infrastructure, regulatory integrations, cybersecurity alignment, and operational excellence. You will lead the development and ongoing operation of customer-facing digital products, core lending systems, integrations with national digital ecosystems, and enterprise technology governance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and maintain scalable, secure, and high-availability technology architectures that support business objectives.
- Define and oversee the implementation of cloud infrastructure, application architecture, database strategy, and API frameworks.
- Drive critical architecture decisions, ensuring a balance between security, scalability, performance, and cost efficiency.
- Lead the implementation and continuous enhancement of digital lending and financial services platforms.
- Oversee end-to-end customer onboarding, verification, credit assessment, loan lifecycle management, repayments, and collections workflows.
- Ensure that developed platforms effectively support business growth and comply with all relevant regulatory requirements.
- Deliver and maintain robust integrations with external government entities, identity verification services, credit bureaus, payment gateways, and digital signature ecosystems.
- Manage complex API integrations and foster strong relationships with third-party technology partners.
- Establish and enforce Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices across development teams.
- Implement comprehensive security testing, code review processes, vulnerability management, dependency scanning, and release controls.
- Collaborate closely with security stakeholders to ensure strict adherence to regulatory expectations and security standards.
- Implement and manage IT Service Management processes, including incident, problem, change, release, and configuration management.
- Establish and maintain technology governance frameworks and robust operational controls.
- Manage technology risk, ensure comprehensive documentation, and maintain audit readiness.
- Oversee cloud infrastructure and application environments, ensuring optimal performance and security.
- Design and rigorously test disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity capabilities to ensure resilience.
- Consistently achieve and maintain platform reliability and availability targets.
- Manage technology vendors, outsourcing partners, and service providers effectively.
- Define and meticulously monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs), performance metrics, and delivery outcomes from vendors.
- Conduct thorough due diligence and vendor risk assessments for all technology partners.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in technology leadership, software engineering, platform delivery, or enterprise architecture.
- Extensive experience within the fintech, financial services, lending, payments, banking, or other highly regulated industries.
- Proven experience leading and managing cloud-based platforms, including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- A strong understanding of APIs, microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and modern software delivery methodologies.
- Demonstrated experience in managing technology vendors and external delivery partners.
- A track record of successfully delivering large-scale digital transformation or complex platform implementation initiatives.
Required Skills
- Technology Strategy and Architecture
- Platform Delivery and Engineering
- Cloud Infrastructure Management (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Regulatory Integrations and Compliance
- Cybersecurity Alignment and Secure SDLC Practices
- Operational Excellence and IT Service Management (Incident, Problem, Change, Configuration Management)
- Digital Lending and Financial Services Platform Development
- Customer Onboarding, Verification, Credit Assessment, Loan Lifecycle Management, Repayments, and Collections Workflows
- Systems Integration and API Integrations
- Security Testing, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Dependency Scanning, and Release Controls
- Technology Governance, Operational Controls, and Technology Risk Management
- Documentation and Audit Readiness
- Disaster Recovery, Backup, and Business Continuity Planning
- Platform Reliability and Availability Management
- Vendor Management, Outsourcing Partner Management, and Service Provider Management
- SLA Definition and Monitoring, Performance Metrics, Due Diligence, and Vendor Risk Assessments
- Expertise in APIs, Microservices, CI/CD Pipelines, and DevOps
- Modern Software Delivery Practices
- Strong Leadership, Stakeholder Management, and Communication Skills
Work Environment and Additional Information
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field. Relevant certifications such as ITIL, PMP, AWS, Azure, or TOGAF are highly desirable. Experience working within regulated environments and familiarity with technology compliance frameworks are also preferred.
Requirements
- Requires +10 Years experience
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