Presales Solutions Architect

Role SummaryWe are looking for a Presales Solutions Architect to support business growth within Singapore local banks, focusing on Enterprise or FSI IT related professional services, System Integration (SI), and enterprise-scale software delivery engagements.This role is ideal for candidates with a software engineering background, understanding of agile or enterprise delivery models, and 5-8 years (or more) of pre-sales or client-facing solution architecture experience. You will work closely with your mentor, solution architects, delivery leaders, and engineering teams to shape proposals for large, complex, multi-team software initiatives and convert opportunities into signed projects.You will gain hands-on exposure to enterprise or banking platforms, large delivery teams, multi-vendor environments, and long-running transformation programs.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and deliver presentations, capability decks, and proposal walkthroughs for enterprise banking stakeholders.Support RFI/RFP responses for large-scale engagements, including compliance matrices, delivery methodology descriptions, and bid coordination.Assist the responsibility in creating solution proposals for enterprise-scale professional services and SI projects, including:Delivery approach (Agile, hybrid, scaled Agile)Scope and assumptionsHigh-level architecture and integration considerationsEffort estimates, timelines, and staffing models (multi-squad / multi-vendor)Coordinate with engineering leads, project managers, architects, and delivery managers to validate solution feasibility, dependencies, risks, and delivery plans.Support account coverage and opportunity development for local enterprise/finance sector clients, engaging IT, engineering, architecture, and PMO stakeholders.Must-Have RequirementsSingapore Citizen / PR.Software engineering background (education and/or hands-on experience) with the ability to understand (must have):SDLC for large-scale IT systemssystem architecturesIntegration patternsFSI Application experience (Nice to have):Mobile bankingLoan & creditCore bankingData PlatformOther banking common business system5-8 years (or above) of pre-sales or client-facing experience in IT services, software, system integration, or technology consulting.Comfortable engaging Enterprise stakeholders (IT, engineering leads, architects, PMO, procurement).Strong communication skills in English and Chinese (Mandarin) for client discussions and documentation.Preferred / AdvantageExposure to enterprise or large-scale software delivery (multi-team, multi-vendor, long-running programs).Experience supporting banking technology environments:Digital channelsMiddleware / integrationData platformsExperience estimating and scoping enterprise software delivery work, including:Requirements decompositionIntegration and testing effortRelease and rollout planningKey CompetenciesStructured thinking and clear documentationStrong ownership and follow-throughComfortable working across sales, pre-sales, and large delivery teamsWillingness to learn enterprise banking domains and delivery complexity