Presales AI & Data Solutions Architect

Saal.ai; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Saal.ai seeks a senior Solution Architect to design and lead AI, data analytics, and digital transformation engagements for government/defense sectors. You will shape architectural blueprints, pricing strategies, and presales efforts while aligning technical and commercial goals.

You will collaborate with partners and vendors to create industry-specific solutions, oversee implementation, and ensure security and compliance throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience architecting large-scale Analytics, AI, and Big Data solutions.
• Strong background in solution architecture and technical leadership.
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures.
• Experience in proposal writing, solution costing, and commercial modelling.
• Excellent client-facing presentation and storytelling skills for CXO-level engagements.

Responsibilities

• Comprehends the client needs (business and technical) and converts them into a compelling solution.
• Provides leadership on technology and domain areas to support solution lifecycle.
• Provides architectural blueprints and technical leadership.
• Works with stakeholders, partners, and vendors to formulate use cases, solutions, and service strategies.
• Identifies and recommends solutions, products, and services to support business goals and technical requirements.
• Prepare solution proposals, RFP responses, and commercial offers in coordination with product, delivery, and finance teams.
• Participate in client presentations, demos, and workshops, articulating SAAL’s value proposition.
• Develop solution cost and pricing models aligned with competition and client budgets.
• Provide architectural blueprints, integration plans, and oversight during implementation.
• Ensure solutions embed security, compliance, and business continuity best practices.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies, trends, and competitor landscape.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer to project/delivery teams and participate in project reviews.
• Work with partners and vendors to co-create industry-specific solutions and go-to-market strategies.

Skills

Analytics architecture

Solution architecture

Cloud-native architectures

Proposal writing

Commercial modeling

CXO-level storytelling

Governance and security

Time management

Industry knowledge

Job description

Saal.ai seeks a senior Solution Architect to design and lead AI, data analytics, and digital transformation engagements for government/defense sectors. You will shape architectural blueprints, pricing strategies, and presales efforts while aligning technical and commercial goals.

You will collaborate with partners and vendors to create industry-specific solutions, oversee implementation, and ensure security and compliance throughout the lifecycle.