Solution Architect

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect – Apigee to join our team in Dammam. In this role, you will design and implement end-to-end API management solutions on Google Cloud Platform, drive architecture strategy for our clients, and ensure robust, scalable, and secure integrations using Apigee. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions and lead best practices for API lifecycle management.

Responsibilities:

Lead the design and implementation of API and microservices architectures using Apigee on GCP

Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define solution roadmaps

Develop detailed technical and integration designs, including API proxies, policies, security standards, and traffic management

Advise on cloud-native best practices, infrastructure automation, and DevOps processes

Conduct architecture reviews, proof of concepts, and performance tuning to ensure scalability and reliability

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams throughout the project lifecycle

Ensure compliance with enterprise security, governance, and regulatory requirements

Prepare and present architectural blueprints, design documents, and status reports to stakeholders

Required qualifications:

7–10 years of experience in enterprise solution architecture or solution design

Expertise in Apigee API management platform (design, deployment, policies, security)

Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform services and infrastructure

Proven track record designing RESTful APIs, OAuth2/JWT authentication, and API security best practices

Deep understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including workshop facilitation

Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are a plus

Preferred qualifications:

GCP Professional Cloud Architect or Apigee certifications

Experience in telecom, finance, or oil & gas industries

Familiarity with other API gateway technologies (e.g., Mulesoft, Kong)

Knowledge of TOGAF, Zachman, or other enterprise architecture frameworks

Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (Jira, Confluence)

Leadership experience managing cross-functional technical teams

Position details

Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Information Technology (IT) / Software

Experience required: 7+ years