Director of Solution Architecture and Technology Consulting - Riyadh, المملكة العربية السعودية - Epam

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Description

Are you a technology leader who enjoys solving complex architectural challenges and driving large scale digital solutions? Would you like to work in one of the worlds most prominent and entrepreneurial technology and engineering businesses whilst helping transform the direction of our Solution Architecture Practice in the region?

EPAM is looking for technically hands-on Director of Solution Architecture and Technology Consulting to be part of our exciting growth in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will partner closely with the local and European leadership teams to help drive key existing and future client projects.
The role requires a strong background in client technology consulting, solution architecture, software development, client engagement and stakeholder management resulting in new wins and increased footprint in strategic accounts.

Responsibilities

Act as a Senior Technology Leader in the implementation of Architecture solutions from establishing project requirements and goals to solution "go-live"

Drive Technology Consulting and Solution Architecture services across multiple industry sectors

Use your experience as a hands-on technologist to demonstrate strong credibility working with engineering teams and up to CxO level both at EPAM and with our clients

Take an active role in aligning closely with EPAMs wider leadership teams to help shape the business/technology/strategic direction and footprint across multiple clients projects with varying degrees of maturity

Participate in the full cycle of pre-sales/RFP activities to help generate new business

Lead multi-disciplinary teams locally and across wider regions

Provide consulting services covering areas such as architectural review, audit, architectural road-mapping and technical governance across multiple projects

Formulate and present technology business cases across architecture, technology, strategy, IT organisational change management

Share network and knowledge both within the local/global Technology Consulting and Solution Architecture Practice

Identify new business opportunities and build out relevant solutions

Requirements

Fluent Arabic speaker living in Saudi or happy to relocate here

A Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science or similar or relevant work experience

Industry visionary, avid technologist at heart and a senior proven leader who can drive a Technology Consulting/Solution Architecture capability in a large consulting organisation

Good industry experience, ideally in one or two core industry sectors such as Energy, Banking/Financial Services, Insurance, Retail, Telecoms, Life Sciences, Government, Manufacturing etc with excellent understanding of major functional capabilities and common platform solutions across those sectors

Proven experience acting as a hands-on Senior/Lead/Chief Architect, Director of Technology Consulting/Architecture or CTO with a strong foundation in software engineering (Java, .Net), platform delivery, architecture design, digital transformation and partnering with teams up to CxO level

Experience with Microservice based architecture, designing enterprise services or integration capabilities using REST APIs and event-driven technology as well as leveraging native Cloud services (Azure, AWS or GCP)

Strong experience in leading multi-disciplinary projects teams and delivering technology streams for large scale complex transformation projects whilst being able to help clients make the right technology choices for the ultimate success of their business

Excellent client-facing / onsite experience with the ability to influence and guide senior management on technical solutions combined with a consultative, problem solving approach

Able to think outside the box, drive end-to-end initiatives and engagements, understand the complexity and relative timeframes of creating a roadmap for replacing a core capability in a global multinational organisation

Pre-sales experience with the ability to act in an advisory capacity to senior level client management whilst executing and leading on rapid conceptual designs, proof-of-concepts and client presentations

Well-versed in development of Enterprise and Solution Architecture, including governance, business drivers, technology and change management

Deep understanding of architecture qualities such as: security, scalability, resiliency and availability in high performance low latency systems

Any recognitions from industry bodies with regards to relevant industry domain, technology, or delivery frameworks and methodologies (e.g. IASA Certified IT Architect, Open Group Certified Architect etc)

We Offer

Competitive compensation depending on experience and skills

Opportunity to work on leading edge platforms, working in a fast-paced, agile, software engineering culture

Knowledge-sharing with colleagues from EPAM's global tech communities

Regular performance feedback and salary reviews

Opportunities for professional growth

Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

About EPAM

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential