Pre-Sales Solution Architect – Application Development & Modernisation (AWS)
About the Role
Why SoftwareOne? SoftwareOne and Crayon have come together to form a global, AI-powered software and cloud solutions provider with a bold vision for the future. With a footprint in over 70 countries and a diverse team of 13,000+ professionals, we offer unparalleled opportunities for talent to grow, make an impact, and shape the future of technology. At the heart of our business is our people. We empower our teams to work across borders, innovate fearlessly, and continuously develop their skills through world-class learning and development programs. Whether you're passionate about cloud, software, data, AI, or building meaningful client relationships, you’ll find a place to thrive here. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven culture where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your career can go global. The role Are you passionate about designing modern application solutions on AWS? Do you enjoy partnering with customers and sales teams to shape solutions that solve real business challenges? Are you excited to combine application development, cloud, and DevSecOps in a customer-facing role? You will be part of our Cloud and Application Services team, working closely with sales, delivery, and AWS specialists to design and position application transformation solutions for enterprise customers. The Pre-Sales Solution Architect supports the design and positioning of application development solutions on AWS. This role works closely with customers, sales, and technical teams to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and practical solution approaches. Key responsibilities: - Partner with sales teams and customers to understand business requirements and translate them into solution concepts - Design and present scalable, secure, and reliable application architectures on AWS, including proposals and cost models - Lead technical discussions, workshops, demonstrations, and proof-of-concept sessions - Apply application development expertise (Java) with modern frontend technologies to shape solution design - Embed DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD, containerization, and secure development principles - Prepare solution documentation and ensure smooth handover to delivery teams What we need to see from you - Experience designing application solutions on AWS in a customer-facing or presales environment - Strong knowledge of application development using Java (primary skill) or .NET (secondary skill), with exposure to modern frontend frameworks - Understanding of AWS services (e.g., compute, storage, networking) and ability to design cloud-native solutions - Knowledge of DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD and container-based deployments - Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders - Experience with microservices, serverless architectures, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) Job Function Sales Accommodations SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, email us at reasonable.accommodations@softwareone.com. Please include the role for which you are applying and your country location. Someone from our organization that is not part of the decision-making process will be in touch to discuss your specific needs and we will make every effort to accommodate you. Any information shared will be stored securely and treated in the strictest of confidence in line with GDPR. At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.