Pre Sales Solution Architect

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Architecture:

• Design end-to-end solution architectures covering applications, infrastructure, cloud, security, integration, and data components
• Translate business and functional requirements into clear technical designs, architecture diagrams, and solution proposals
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, cost-effective, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards

Stakeholder & Pre-Sales Support:

• Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers, understanding their business challenges and technology landscape
• Collaborate with sales and business teams to support solutioning, proposals, and client discussions.
• Participate in client workshops and technical discussions to understand requirements and explain proposed solutions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to business stakeholders
• Provide technical input for estimates, architecture options, and implementation approaches.

Delivery & Governance:

• Provide architectural guidance throughout the delivery lifecycle, from design to implementation and handover
• Review technical designs and implementation approaches to ensure alignment with the approved architecture
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies early in the project lifecycle

Technology & Best Practices:

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices (e.g. cloud, security, DevOps)
• Apply relevant frameworks and standards (e.g. TOGAF, ITIL, cloud reference architectures) where appropriate
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable regulatory or security requirements

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

610 years of relevant experience in solution architecture, systems design, or senior engineering roles

Hands-on experience across multiple technology domains such as:

Cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP)

Enterprise applications and middleware

Infrastructure, networking, and security fundamentals

Experience designing solutions for enterprise or government customers is an advantage

Strong documentation skills, including architecture diagrams and solution design documents

Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to balance technical depth with business considerations

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams

Good understanding of cost models, sizing, and effort estimation