REF238860A - PreSales / Solution Architect- Hybrid Cloud

Job Summary : We are seeking an experienced Pre-Sales Architect with a strong technical background in Hybrid Cloud solutions, Enterprise IT architecture, and a variety of modern technologies. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in pre-sales roles, with expertise in designing and proposing complex IT solutions that integrate cloud and on-premises environments. You will work closely with our sales, engineering, and product teams to create tailored solutions that address our clients business needs while driving company growth.

Key Responsibilities : Hybrid Cloud & IT Infrastructure Design :

• Architect and design Hybrid Cloud solutions that seamlessly integrate on-premises infrastructure with public cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud & Nutanix).
• Develop multi-cloud and hybrid strategies, including workload placement, data management, security, and networking.
• Provide expertise in cloud-native technologies, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and microservices architecture.
• Cloud Migration Strategy & Architecture : Lead the design and development of comprehensive cloud migration strategies, including,
• Rehosting, Rearchitecting, Replatforming, Retiring Design hybrid cloud architectures that integrate on-premises and cloud-based resources, ensuring data security, compliance, and performance optimization.

Evaluate and select appropriate cloud services, tools, and frameworks for migration, such as :

Cloud Platforms : AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.

Containerization : Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift.

Serverless Computing : AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions.

Integration Tools : API Gateway, MuleSoft, Dell Boomi Client Engagement & Technical Leadership : Collaborate with clients to understand their existing application landscape, identify migration opportunities, and assess cloud readiness.

Present and articulate the benefits of various cloud migration approaches, including cost optimization, scalability, and agility.

Lead technical discussions and workshops with client teams, providing expert guidance on cloud migration, application modernization, and infrastructure as code (IaC).

Application Modernization & Optimization : Lead the rearchitecting of legacy applications to cloud-native architectures, utilizing microservices, CI / CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.

Propose and implement replatforming strategies that involve moving applications to managed services like :

Database Services :

AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL.

Storage Solutions :

Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage.

Compute Services :

AWS EC2, Azure VM, Google Compute Engine.

Drive the adoption of modern development practices such as :

DevOps & CI / CD :

Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline.

IaC (Infrastructure as Code) :

Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible

Client Engagement & Solution Development :

Engage with clients to gather requirements, understand their business challenges, and propose customized solutions that leverage cloud and on-premises technologies.

Conduct in-depth technical presentations, demonstrations, and proof-of-concepts (PoCs) to showcase the value of proposed solutions.

Address technical questions and concerns during the pre-sales process, ensuring clients are confident in the proposed architectures.

Lead the technical response to RFPs / RFIs, including the creation of solution architecture diagrams, technical write-ups, and cost estimates

Evangelize Hybrid Cloud solutions, DevOps practices, and digital transformation initiatives both internally and externally.

Personal Attributes : Innovative thinker with a passion for technology.