Presales Cloud Solutions Architect

Sonata is a global technology company specializing in platform-based digital transformation, supporting businesses to become connected, open, intelligent and scalable. Sonata’s Platformation™ methodology brings together industry expertise, platform technology excellence, design innovation and strategic engagement models to deliver sustained value to customers. A trusted partner of world leaders in the retail, manufacturing, distribution, travel, services and software industries, Sonata’s software portfolio includes the Brick & Click Retail Platform©, Modern Distribution Platform©, Rezopia Digital Travel Platform©, Kartopia E-commerce Platform©, Halosys enterprise development automation Platform©, CTRM Commodity Trading and Risk Management Platform© and KODO - AI Powered Customer Experience (CX) Platform. Sonata’s Platformation approach ensures services built on Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Cloud Engineering and Managed Services deliver on the Platformation promise. As world leaders in digital technologies including IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotic Process Automation, Chatbots, Block Chain and Cyber Security, Sonata’s people and systems are nurtured to deliver on our commitment to excellence in business technology solutions.

Job Title: Pre-sales Cloud Architect

Location: Remote in UK

FTE

Primary Tech Skills

1.Expertise in digital transformation with knowledge on Platform architecture (app and data), Microservice and micro front-end architecture

2.Multi-cloud knowledge - Microsoft Azure and/or AWS cloud services

3.Cloud migration and modernization services, frameworks, and tools

4.In-Depth understanding of IAAS, PAAS, SAAS, containers (AKS/K8s) and Serverless services on Azure and AWS

5.Architectural Patterns and Principles, Platform architecture, Design Patterns and Principles

6.In-depth understanding of programming languages like C#, Java, JavaScript front-end frameworks and API frameworks (service mesh)

7.Knowledge of Power Platform or other low code platforms

8.Knowledge in Automation – Devops and RPA

Secondary Tech Skills

1.Enterprise application integrations

2.Enterprise services such as search services and others

3.Cloud Networking and Security, Application Gateways

4.Understanding of Dynamics 365, SAP and other ERP/CRM solutions

5.Understanding of modern architecture, tools and technologies

6.Understanding of industry domains and trends

1.Experience working with C-level stakeholders

2.Excellent oral and written skills

3.Excellent Analytical and problem-solving skills

4.High attention to details

5.Effective communication and collaboration skills

6.Leadership and mentoring skills

7.Persuasion and negotiation skills

8.Working with Offshore teams

Non- Technical Skills

Roles and Responsibilities

1.Responsible for understanding of customer’s business context, need and drivers, respond to RFI (Request for Information), RFPs (Request for Proposal).

2.Responsible for working with various stakeholders in converting from RFI/RFP to deal closure

3.Responsible for creation and modification of technical platform Architecture for modern platforms

4.Client facing role in pre-sales process as a key member, working with various team to develop winnable and deliverable right fit solution that meet the customer’s requirement.

5.Lead conversation with customer’s CXO level stakeholder to ensure alignment of solution with customer.

6.Communicate Architecture to key stakeholders, technical and non-technical team members

7.Create winning proposals, create estimates, identification of resource and roadmap for execution

8.Conduct full technical discovery, identifying pain points, establish business, and technical requirements, “as is” and “to be” state

9.Lead detailed technical assessments of current state of enterprise and architect a path for enterprise digital transformation

10.Provide technical leadership, guidance, and assistance to the teams in the implementation of established architectures and designs

11.Responsible for creating assets, standards and guidelines for technical teams at project or organization level

12.Work with Architects from other disciplines to build and right solutions, ideate and evaluate new tech areas.

Why join Sonata Software?

At Sonata, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you will not be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Sonata Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law.