Solutions Architect – Application, Data & AI

We are working with a global systems integrator helping organizations transform through modernization of applications, data, platforms, and operating models. They partner with major global enterprises to architect and deliver forward-looking digital solutions across cloud, SaaS, and hybrid environments, enabling innovation at scale.ResponsibilitiesLead strategic consulting conversations, identifying transformation opportunities across application portfolios, data platforms, and AI/automation strategy.Lead strategic pre-sales engagements, guiding clients through enterprise application, data, and AI transformation. Design complex cloud-native architectures, influence senior stakeholders, and collaborate with client executives, delivery teams, and partners to shape and secure large-scale transformation programmes.Translate business and technology requirements into end-to-end solution architectures, including reference models, migration patterns, and capability roadmaps.Architect application modernization solutions including re-platforming, containerization, microservices, API enablement, and event-driven patterns.Design data and AI architectures including data lakes, MLOps frameworks, and analytics platforms leveraging Azure-native services.Integrate SaaS and enterprise systems (e.g., Oracle, CRM, ERP platforms), ensuring interoperability, governance, and security alignment.Develop solution proposals, RFP responses, estimates, and Statements of Work in collaboration with pursuit and delivery teams.Lead executive and technical workshops to shape strategic outcomes and drive solution direction.Apply enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF or equivalent) to ensure scalable, governed, and value-aligned solution design.Act as a trusted advisor from early engagement through deal closure, ensuring feasibility, clarity, and delivery confidence.ExperienceExtensive across solution architecture, application modernization, or cloud transformation roles, ideally within global system integrators or large enterprise consulting environments.Proven delivery background before moving into pre-sales, able to demonstrate real-world implementation understanding.Strong experience designing application modernization and integration architectures, including APIs, containers, Kubernetes, and event-driven patterns.Experience with Azure application and data services, including PaaS, serverless, databases, analytics, and AI toolchains.Track record in complex SaaS/enterprise system integration, particularly Oracle, CRM/ERP, and industry platforms.Demonstrated success in shaping and winning large-scale transformation programs.Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, comfortable engaging both C-level stakeholders and senior technical audiences.Enterprise architecture certification (e.g., TOGAF) strongly preferred.Azure Solution Architect Expert or equivalent cloud certification advantageous.