We are seeking a Solution Architect cum Presales Leader with strong expertise in Application Development & Maintenance Services (ADMS) and Quality Engineering / Testing. The ideal candidate will bridge technology, business, and sales by designing scalable solutions, supporting presales activities, and ensuring delivery excellence for global clients.
Key Responsibilities
Presales & Client Engagement
- Partner with sales & business teams to identify opportunities in ADMS & Testing domains.
- Engage with clients to understand requirements, pain points, and business objectives.
- Prepare and deliver compelling solution proposals, RFP / RFI responses, presentations, and demos.
- Define value propositions and differentiators tailored to client needs.
- Support bid management and client workshops.
Solution Architecture & Design
Design end-to-end application modernization, maintenance, and testing solutions (functional, technical, and operational).Define scalable and cost-effective architecture leveraging cloud, microservices, automation, DevOps, and AI-driven QE tools.Establish frameworks for functional, non-functional, automation, and performance testing.Build re-usable accelerators, templates, and reference architectures.Delivery Enablement
Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure solution feasibility and alignment with client expectations.Provide technical governance during transition / mobilization phases.Define SLAs, KPIs, and governance models for ADMS & Testing programs.Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies in proposed solutions.Innovation & Thought Leadership
Stay ahead of industry trends in AI / ML for testing, RPA in ADMS, DevOps, CICD, observability, and AIOps.Contribute to internal Centers of Excellence (CoEs) for ADMS & Quality Engineering.Mentor teams on solutioning and presales best practices.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Win ratio on RFPs / RFIs supported.Solution accuracy vs. delivery execution (variance ≤ 10%).Client satisfaction (CSAT / NPS) for transitioned deals.Revenue growth influenced by ADMS & Testing solutions.Number of re-usable solution assets / templates created.Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
Strong expertise in ADMS (Application Development, Maintenance, Modernization, Legacy Transformation).Deep knowledge of Testing Services (manual, automation, performance, security, AI-based testing).Familiarity with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Microservices / API architectures.Working knowledge of DevOps, CI / CD, Test Automation Frameworks, AI / ML in QE.Understanding of ITIL, Agile, and DevSecOps delivery models.Presales Skills
Strong experience in solutioning for RFPs / RFIs, effort estimation, and costing models.Excellent presentation, proposal writing, and client communication skills.Ability to build strong relationships with CXO-level stakeholders.General Skills
5-10 years of IT industry experience with at least 5+ years in presales / solutioning.Proven track record of winning deals in ADMS & Testing.Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership abilities.Willingness to travel for client workshops and presales engagements.Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s / Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.Preferred : Certifications in Cloud Architecture (AWS / Azure / GCP), ISTQB Advanced Level, TOGAF, or ITIL.