21 Application Architecture jobs in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Date posted

Aug 28, 2025

Job number

Work site

Up to 50% work from home

Travel

25-50%

Role type

Individual Contributor

Profession

Customer Success

Discipline

Cloud Solution Architecture

Employment type

Full-Time

As a Cloud Solution Architect specialising in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O), you'll lead transformative cloud migrations across the Middle East and Africa. This is a rare opportunity to as the sole F&O professional in the region to drive impact through the design and integration of complex systems into the Dynamics 365 ecosystem.

You'll work across multiple countries, delivering high-value solutions that help customers modernise legacy platforms and realise tangible ROI. With a blend of remote and on-site engagements, this role offers both flexibility and the chance to build deep relationships across diverse markets. You'll be at the forefront of Microsoft's AI and cloud transformation, collaborating with top-tier partners and vendors to shape the future of enterprise systems.

Find out more about our culture and values, and the environment you will be working in.

Required/minimum qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 7+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR equivalent experience.

Additional or preferred qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 12+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 8+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR equivalent experience.

6+ years experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external).

6+ years experience leading technical projects.

Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, security certifications).

Use customer insights to align Business Applications solutions with business outcomes, accelerating delivery and adoption through value-based engagements and reusable IP.

Deliver technical sessions and workshops to support customer skilling, operational health, and cloud readiness.

Share customer feedback with internal Microsoft teams to drive product and service improvements.

Guide decision-makers to realise value from Microsoft technology through solution optimisation, performance efficiency, and operational excellence.

Resolve blockers preventing go-live or broad usage by applying technical, functional, and project management expertise using Microsoft best practices and IP.

Identify growth opportunities by matching customer needs with Microsoft Business Applications capabilities and value propositions.

Continuously develop skills to better support customer and Microsoft business goals.

Share expertise in communities, contribute to IP creation, and reuse assets to accelerate customer transformation.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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Industry leading healthcare

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Educational resources

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Discounts on products and services

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Maternity and paternity leave

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Generous time away

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Opportunities to network and connect

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

The Power Platform Cloud Solution Architect will be an HQ role, covering and serving the various countries in MEA. The candidate will focus on the 3 priority Pillars of Customer Centricity, Technical Leadership and Business Impact. We continue to evolve & use the Tech Maturity Model to determine how to serve customers at scale. In FY26 you will play a key role in our customers realizing value in their MS investment, enabled by Unified & Enhanced Solutions. You do this through delivery of your technical expertise and business acumen, ensuring customers have a secure, resilient architecture. You will be the trusted advisor that leads our customers AI experiences. You will continue to focus on Job1/Job2 as per your accountabilities in the MCEM framework and deliver customer outcomes and business value to MS

Focus Areas

• Drive AI growth via Agents that drive Copilot Studio and where possible leverage Copilot Chat, M365 Copilot, & Azure AI services that optimize a customer's outcomes & Copilot Journey.
• Vigilantly maintain the health of the Power Platform customer base.
• Strong UE execution to drive STU/CSU handoffs, usage & renewal growth
• Identify and deliver expansion opportunities for Enhanced Solutions

Business Priorities

• Accelerate AI share capture with Copilot + Agents: Simplify AI orchestration via a prescriptive Copilot Journey to accelerate AI share capture across M365 Copilot, Copilot Chat, and Copilot Studio + Agents.
• Drive core business momentum: Drive balanced and strategic growth across discrete AI Workforce and AI business process targets (including ME3, FLW, W365, AVD, Sales, Service, ERP, CCaaS, Power Platform, and Business Central).
• Deliver usage excellence across all that we do: Drive Power & Agents Consumed Value (PACV) through Power Platform & Copilot Studio usage growth: Expand Usage Excellence execution to accelerate customer time-to-value & ROI, improve E3/Dynamics/Power Platform usage & renewals and optimize new capacity for Copilot & Agents.
• ES + Programs: Develop a deep understanding of hero Unified offers, changes to VBD portfolio, and FY26 programs (such as ECIF) so you can leverage them to drive ES + Usage growth. Improve Unified/ VAS attach across all sales plays following the Formula for Success and grow Enhanced Solutions
• End to End AI Journey: Take Customers through the Copilot Journey and transform business process with Agents. Vigilantly maintain the health of existing customer

Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Leverage business process expertise to drive Agents sitting on Copilot Chat / M365 Copilot with existing D365 customers

Solution Plays
Power Platform CSAs align to the "Innovate with Low Code AI & Agents" Solution Play: The Copilot and Agents at Work solution play positions Microsoft as a leader in AI business solutions. It has potential to drive significant revenue through M365 Copilot licenses and Studio consumption, as well as win socket share with Copilot Chat usage. Market trends indicate a growing demand for AI-driven solutions that can automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency, as evidenced by the widespread adoption of AI tools across various industries. By addressing these trends, Microsoft aims to provide a comprehensive AI solution that meets the evolving needs of businesses and supports their digital transformation journeys

Core Contribution
Establish M365 Copilot + Copilot Studio as the leading commercial AI solution

• Establish thought-leadership and generate customer excitement for our AI-innovation with a drumbeat of product moments
• Consistent to-customer assets showcasing AI-transformation value, incl. demos & scenarios for M365 Copilot, Copilot Chat & Agents
• Leave no segment or worker role uncovered by driving Copilot Chat

Accelerate Low Code and transform the D365 core business

• Establish customer confidence on Copilot Studio as the platform for Agents
• Accelerate Low Code by cross-pollinating AI capabilities connected to the Agent momentum
• Transform legacy ERP & CRM through D365 AI innovation and Agents supported with demos and premium offers

Additional details

• Technical Excellence (Level 400)

Develop a deep understanding of the technology, knowing how and why it works the way it does. Explain how solution impacts customers' specific business outcomes and lead solution envisioning sessions and/or hackathons to secure technical decision making.

• Business Value + Adoption & Change Management

Continue evolving with an AI-first approach. Deepen your business value acumen to better manage scope and risk and improve value realization/ROI discussions with customers. Deepen your change management skills to help customers more effectively through AI transformation.

• Usage Excellence

Actively manage MSX milestones, account team orchestration, and proper tagging to document account status. Address account blockers by proactively using the UAT process, engaging CSR as needed and update MSX routinely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 10+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting

OR equivalent experience

• Technical product proficiency and readiness
• Deeper Business Value and Change Management Skills
• Strong operational discipline & Usage Excellence delivery

Preffered Qualifications

• Understanding of how to modernize with intelligent, purpose-built app
• Ability to Build agent-infused apps as the new interface for enterprise systems
• Optimize with Agent-powered business processes
• Innovate with agents to automate workflows and replace repetitive or complex tasks

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

*Job Overview
PSC is seeking a highly motivated and experienced
Enterprise Architecture Specialist
to join our growing team. This
full-time
position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic development of our enterprise architecture across multiple locations, including
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
and
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia *
. The Enterprise Architecture Specialist will play a critical role in aligning IT strategy with business objectives, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency across all systems.

*Responsibilities *

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks, principles, and standards.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Conduct architectural assessments and gap analyses to identify areas for improvement.
• Design and implement solutions that align with the overall enterprise architecture roadmap.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact on the organisation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other team members.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of IT governance processes.
• Monitor and report on the performance and effectiveness of the enterprise architecture.

*Responsibilities
Qualifications: *

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as TOGAF, COBIT, or equivalent are preferred. Knowledge and certification in ArchiMate is also desirable.

*Experience: *

• 2–3 years of hands-on experience in enterprise architecture, IT planning, or digital transformation initiatives.

*Key Requirements: *

• Solid understanding of NORA (National Enterprise Architecture Framework) in Saudi Arabia, including its layers, principles, and implementation methodology.
• Experience in designing or contributing to target architecture, business capability models, application portfolios, and technology roadmaps.
• Preferable to have working knowledge of Enterprise Architecture tools, especially iServer, or similar tools such as Sparx EA, MEGA, Bizzdesign, or ARIS.
• Ability to assess current state architecture and propose improvements aligned with strategic objectives.
• Strong documentation and visualization skills, with the ability to create architecture diagrams, heat maps, and transition plans.
• Good understanding of how emerging technologies (e.g., cloud, AI, big data) align with enterprise architecture.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.

*Preferred *
:

• Familiarity with national digital transformation frameworks and guidelines issued by SDAIA and NDMO.
• Experience working on government or public sector projects in Saudi Arabia.
• Awareness of regulations such as PDPL and initiatives like NDI (National Data Initiative).
• Knowledge of the ArchiMate modeling language and its use in creating architectural views and diagrams is also desirable.

CCDS is excited to announce the opening for a Senior Enterprise Architecture & Data Governance Consultant with a strong focus on Qiyas and TOGAF. In this critical role, you will drive the establishment and implementation of enterprise architecture and data governance frameworks for our clients across various sectors in Saudi Arabia. Your expertise will be essential in supporting organizations to enhance their data management practices and align IT architecture with strategic business objectives.

As a Senior Consultant, you will collaborate with stakeholders to design comprehensive solutions that ensure data integrity, compliance, and accessibility, facilitating informed decision-making and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of enterprise architecture strategies utilizing TOGAF methodologies and principles
• Implement data governance frameworks in line with Qiyas standards to enhance data quality and compliance
• Assess current data management practices and recommend improvements that align with best practices
• Work closely with business leaders and IT teams to ensure alignment of architecture and governance initiatives with organizational strategy
• Conduct workshops and training sessions to promote understanding of enterprise architecture and data governance concepts
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies that impact data governance and enterprise architecture
• Provide mentorship and leadership to junior architects and data governance specialists
• Prepare documentation, including architecture designs, data governance policies, and compliance reports

Requirements

• Saudi Nationality is required
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in enterprise architecture and data governance, with a strong focus on Qiyas
• TOGAF certification is essential
• Proficient in data governance principles and frameworks, including experience with implementation in organizations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English, able to engage with diverse stakeholders
• Experience in leading transformation initiatives in line with local regulations and standards
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Benefits

• Private Family Medical Insurance, Class A
• Training & Development plan
• Performance Bonus

CCDS is excited to announce the opening for a Senior Enterprise Architecture & Data Governance Consultant with a strong focus on Qiyas and TOGAF. In this critical role, you will drive the establishment and implementation of enterprise architecture and data governance frameworks for our clients across various sectors in Saudi Arabia. Your expertise will be essential in supporting organizations to enhance their data management practices and align IT architecture with strategic business objectives.

As a Senior Consultant, you will collaborate with stakeholders to design comprehensive solutions that ensure data integrity, compliance, and accessibility, facilitating informed decision-making and operational efficiency.

• Lead the development of enterprise architecture strategies utilizing TOGAF methodologies and principles.
• Implement data governance frameworks in line with Qiyas standards to enhance data quality and compliance.
• Assess current data management practices and recommend improvements that align with best practices.
• Work closely with business leaders and IT teams to ensure alignment of architecture and governance initiatives with organizational strategy.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions to promote understanding of enterprise architecture and data governance concepts.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies that impact data governance and enterprise architecture.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to junior architects and data governance specialists.
• Prepare documentation, including architecture designs, data governance policies, and compliance reports.

• Saudi Nationality is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in enterprise architecture and data governance, with a strong focus on Qiyas.
• TOGAF certification is essential.
• Proficient in data governance principles and frameworks, including experience with implementation in organizations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English, able to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in leading transformation initiatives in line with local regulations and standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Private Family Medical Insurance, Class A
• Training & Development plan
• Performance Bonus

1. Data Architect Expert

Job Description

• Design and implement enterprise data strategies, data models, and governance frameworks.
• Lead data architecture for Data Lakes, Data Warehouses, and integration platforms.
• Ensure compliance with NDMO, DGA, and national data governance standards.

Requirements / Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in Data Architecture and Data Management.
• Strong expertise in Data Modeling, ETL, BI, and cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Experience in large-scale digital transformation projects.
• Knowledge of TOGAF, DAMA, or similar frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Data governance or architecture certifications preferred.

2. Business Architect Expert

Job Description

• Define and manage business capabilities, processes, and strategies.
• Align business architecture with digital transformation goals and EA frameworks.
• Support operating model design, business process optimization, and KPI frameworks.

Requirements / Required Skills

• 10+ years of proven experience in Business Architecture.
• Strong knowledge of BPM, Governance, and Enterprise Transformation.
• Experience in large-scale digital transformation projects.
• Familiarity with TOGAF, NORA, and strategy frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Business Administration, IT, or related field.
• TOGAF certification highly preferred.

3. Application Architect Expert

Job Description

• Design and oversee application architecture for large-scale enterprise systems.
• Define application integration strategies, APIs, and microservices architectures.
• Optimize application portfolios and legacy modernization strategies.

Requirements / Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in Application Architecture and Solution Design.
• Strong knowledge of ERP, CRM, Middleware, APIs, and cloud-native applications.
• Experience in large-scale digital transformation projects.
• Experience with SOA, microservices, and application governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• TOGAF or Application Architecture certifications preferred.

4. Infrastructure Architect Expert

Job Description

• Lead design and governance of IT infrastructure, including data centers and cloud.
• Define infrastructure roadmaps, DR/BCP strategies, and hybrid cloud solutions.
• Align infrastructure with EA frameworks and national compliance standards.

Requirements / Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure and Technology Architecture.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization, storage, networking, and cloud platforms.
• Experience in large-scale digital transformation projects.
• Familiarity with NCA, ITIL, and cybersecurity practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, IT, or related field.
• TOGAF, ITIL, or Cloud Architecture certifications preferred.

5. Security Architect Expert

Job Description

• Define and implement enterprise security architecture aligned with EA frameworks.
• Lead security governance, risk management, and compliance with NCA & ISO27001.
• Design security controls, IAM, PAM, and cloud security strategies.

Requirements / Required Skills

• 10+ years of proven experience in Cybersecurity Architecture.
• Strong knowledge of SABSA, NIST, ISO 27001, NCA ECC.
• Experience in large-scale digital transformation projects.
• Hands-on experience with IAM, PAM, DLP, WAF, and SOC integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
• Security certifications (CISSP, SABSA, CISM, TOGAF) highly preferred.

• Title
  : Enterprise Architecture Associate Principal
• Type
  : FTE
• Competencies needed
  :
• Enterprise Architecture Leadership
  : expertise in frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) and holistic EA blueprinting.
• Strategic Technology Planning
  : ability to transform and align business goals and transformation agendas into tangible IT solutions
• Solution & Design Expertise
  : strong capability in designing, developing, and maintaining IT architectures.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
  : skilled in benchmarking, adopting emerging technologies, and driving optimization.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  : proven strength in cross-functional collaboration, governance, and communication.
• Domain Understanding
  : Proven track record in real estate or municipal industries or something similar (Preferred).
• Finance Knowledge
  : deep rooted knowledge different Financial Analysis such as ROI and different Cost optimization activities.
• Communication skills
  : able to communicate with C-Level stakeholder and lead technology negotiation with Internal/External stakeholders.
• Technical Skills
  : familiar with different technical roles such as Infrastructure, Integrations, Cloud … etc.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise architecture or a related technical role.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (required).
• Master's degree in a relevant field (preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

• TOGAF certified or equivalent certification (preferred)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in
  Computer Science
  ,
  Information Technology
  ,
  Telecommunications
  , or
  Management Information Systems (MIS)
• 10+ years of hands-on experience
  in enterprise architecture roles
• Experience working with or within
  government entities
  , preferably
  municipal or local government

Required Certifications

• TOGAF (Practitioner level)
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise architecture frameworks aligned with digital transformation goals
• Ensure the alignment of IT systems with municipal strategic objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architectural standards and best practices
• Support system integration, application modernization, and infrastructure planning
• Provide architectural oversight for digital projects and technology investments
• Contribute to the development of long-term digital strategies for the municipal sector

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If yes, then this is the job you’re looking for.

UXBERT Labs is one of the best digital and user experience design agencies in the GCC, working with major regional and international brands such as STC, Amazon, Gucci, and more. UXBERT Labs is part of the Supertech Group, which also includes Hala Yalla, Saudi’s #1 private event ticketing and experience platform, and Kafu Games, the largest esports tournament platform in MENA.

We are seeking a talented candidate to provide EA cross-domain/discipline governance, assurance, architecture frameworks, and internal consultancy across all our digital solutions to benefit our clients.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing and delivering the development of an implementation plan for enterprise architecture that is cross-domain and cross-functional, aligned with business and IT strategies.
2. Promoting the business value of EA as an enabler of strategy and innovation, supporting organizational growth.
3. Establishing EA as a service (EA-as-a-Service) to drive adoption across sectors and disciplines.
4. Executing the enterprise architecture plan based on business and digital strategies, with the ability to build business cases for funding.
5. Assessing architecture maturity, conducting gap analysis, and supporting management and consultancy activities.
6. Building architecture libraries of capabilities, skills, and technology inventory; planning to close skills gaps.
7. Designing effective organizations using value streams and system models.
8. Overseeing EA practices, governance, continuous improvement, and portfolio management activities.
9. Documenting architecture artifacts and analyzing their value through ROI and benefits.
10. Supporting solution architecture needs within the team.
11. Collaborating with technology leadership to build relationships and deliver digital projects.

Qualifications and experience required:

• Experience with information management, SDLC, ITSM, agile/lean methodologies, infrastructure, EA, and ITIL frameworks.
• Knowledge of TOGAF 9, Zachman, and NORA frameworks.
• Experience with scalable enterprise-level agile methodologies.
• Understanding of emerging technologies and processing environments.
• Ability to balance strategic and operational decision-making, applying business capability and value stream thinking.
• Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Understanding of AI applications in business.
• Ability to translate business needs into EA requirements.
• Knowledge of Customer Value Management.
• Cross-domain and cross-functional solution experience.
• Quick learner of new technologies.
• Ability to balance foundational and innovative EA efforts.
• Knowledge of ecosystems, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, APIs, microservices, event-driven IT, analytics, mobile, RPA, ERP systems.
• Exceptional soft skills, leadership, and communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Understanding of digital service components and business process engineering.
• 13+ years of strategic/business experience, and 10+ years in architecture or related disciplines.
• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in relevant fields or equivalent experience.