Solutions Architect

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to understand strategic objectives.
• Conduct discovery sessions and workshops to gather requirements.
• Evaluate architecture options and trade-offs.
• Translate requirements into secure, scalable, resilient, and high-performing solution architectures.
• Develop high-level and detailed designs across cloud infrastructure, networking, security, applications, data platforms, DevOps, and modernization initiatives.
• Develop technical documentation, architecture diagrams, implementation approaches, and technology roadmaps.
• Lead presales activities, including RFP/RFI responses, solution proposals, Proofs of Concept (PoCs), technical presentations, solution estimations, statement of work (SOW) development, client demonstrations, and technical discussions with senior stakeholders.
• Provide architectural leadership throughout the opportunity and delivery lifecycle, ensuring successful solution implementation, integration, security, resilience, operational efficiency, and business value realization.
• Contribute to cloud migration and modernization programs, digital transformation initiatives, cloud-native adoption, and AI/Generative AI engagements.
• Develop reusable architectures, service offerings, accelerators, and best practices.
• Mentor team members and stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in Solution Architecture, designing scalable, secure, highly available, and resilient enterprise solutions.
• Advanced knowledge of AWS services and cloud architectures, with a strong understanding of the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, security, IAM, integration, observability, and enterprise architecture.
• Experience designing and delivering AI/ML and Generative AI solutions, including identifying practical AI use cases and translating business requirements into technical architectures.
• Experience with enterprise cloud migration, modernization, application transformation, and digital transformation programs.
• Strong consulting and business process skills, with the ability to analyze client requirements, understand business processes, and recommend practical, value-driven solutions.
• Strong presales experience, including RFP/RFI responses, proposals, SOWs, solution estimations, technical presentations, workshops, and client pitches.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes for both business and technical stakeholders.
• Strong software development and systems integration knowledge, with the ability to work effectively with engineering teams and understand code-level and integration implications.
• Understanding of cloud economics, TCO, cost optimization, and ROI, with the ability to balance technical requirements with commercial considerations.
• Skills and Attributes
• Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to work on-site in Riyadh.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Capability to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Work Environment

• This role is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Experience working with enterprise and government clients in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC region is highly desirable.
• About NTT Data
• NTT Data is recognized for technical excellence and leading innovations, committed to making a difference for clients and society. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace.