Pre sales solution architect

Pre-sales Solution Architect Contract: Full time, Permanent Salary: GBP80,(Apply online only),000 per annum The role: Reporting directly to the Managing Director, an exciting and fulfilling opportunity awaits an experienced Senior Solution Architect to refine and influence our client #39;s solution architecture practice. This role involves close collaboration with the sales team, and key responsibilities include: * Assist sales teams in securing new opportunities. * Serve as the technical expert supporting the sales team, adept at grasping customer requirements and integrating them into Glide solutions. * Navigate commercial boundaries to ensure profitability and effectiveness of Glide solutions. * Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Glide #39;s portfolio. * Essential to be Cloud agnostic, with proficient knowledge and experience across various cloud products including Azure, AWS, GCP, VMware, etc. Responsibilities: * Engage with various stakeholders throughout the solution sales cycle. * Offer technical consultancy and presales support for bids and tenders in targeted sales opportunities. * Participate in customer meetings (both physical and virtual), and contributing to the assessment of prospective clients #39; suitability for solution offerings as necessary. * Develop comprehensive high-level designs (HLD) . * Contribute to the creation and review of internal product documentation * Drive innovation by proposing new services and solutions while refining the existing portfolio, particularly focusing on experience with large-scale migrations and transformations, ideally gained from a consultant or professional services background. Skills and experience: * Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar capacity. * A proactive individual capable of effectively communicating with stakeholders across all organizational levels, adept at tailoring messages to suit different audiences. * Highly organized, methodical, and detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy in design and cost estimations. * Demonstrates strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently with minimal oversight. * Critical thinking and adept at producing clear and concise documentation are essential for this role. * Proficient in numerical analysis and spreadsheet manipulation, often requiring the presentation of data in various formats