Principal Solutions Architect – Dubai, UAE

Careers at UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression programs

Mentoring and growth opportunities

Culture of innovation and global team

Job summary

Qlik seeks a Principal Solutions Architect to drive technical sales engagements in its MEA/Dubai markets. You will showcase AI-driven analytics, lead tailored demos for technical and executive audiences, and validate AI-powered solutions via hands-on PoCs.

Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product, and R&D to stay ahead in AI/ML trends and support growth. The role requires strong data analytics, BI, and cloud integration knowledge, experience with Qlik Sense, and the ability to travel as

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Presales, Consulting, or a similar technical role.
• Strong expertise in Data Analytics, BI, Machine Learning, and (Gen-)AI-driven solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to engage both technical and executive audiences.
• Experience with Qlik Sense applications is a plus.
• Knowledge of Cloud (SaaS, PaaS, iPaaS), Data Integration (ETL/ELT) is a plus.
• Experience with Data Integration tools (e.g., Qlik Talend, Qlik Data Integration/Attunity) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Python, AI/ML frameworks, JavaScript, .NET, is a plus.
• Fluent in English, Arabic is a plus.
• Adapting to a quickly growing and dynamic environment and being willing to travel are essential.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical sales process: Drive customer engagements, demonstrate Qlik’s AI-driven analytics and data integration capabilities, and showcase real business value.
• Lead solution positioning: Deliver compelling presentations and tailored demos to technical teams, business users, and executives.
• Execute Proof-of-Concepts: Validate Qlik’s AI-powered solutions by addressing customer needs with hands‑on implementations.
• Stay ahead of the curve: Keep up with AI, ML, and data trends while collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Product, and R&D.
• Support business growth: Contribute to presales initiatives, marketing events, and partner engagements.

Job description

Principal Solutions Architect – Dubai, UAE

Description

What makes us Qlik? AGartner® Magic Quadrant™ Leader for 14 years in a row, Qlik transforms complex data landscapes into actionable insights, driving strategic business outcomes. Serving over 40,000 global customers, our portfolio leverages pervasive data quality and advanced AI/ML capabilities that lead to better decisions, faster.

We excel in integration and governance solutions that work with diverse data sources, and our real-time analytics uncover hidden patterns, empowering teams to address complex challenges and seize new opportunities.

The Senior Solution Architect (MEA & CIS) Role

As a Senior Solutions Architect at Qlik, you’ll play a key role in our Sales Organization, helping customers unlock the full potential of AI, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and love tackling technical challenges, this role is for you!

What makes this role interesting and how you will make an impact:

• Own the technical sales process: Drive customer engagements, demonstrate Qlik’s AI-driven analytics and data integration capabilities, and showcase real business value.
• Lead solution positioning: Deliver compelling presentations and tailored demos to technical teams, business users, and executives.
• Execute Proof-of-Concepts: Validate Qlik’s AI-powered solutions by addressing customer needs with hands‑on implementations.
• Stay ahead of the curve: Keep up with AI, ML, and data trends while collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Product, and R&D.
• Support business growth: Contribute to presales initiatives, marketing events, and partner engagements.

We’re looking for a teammate with:

• 5+ years of experience in Presales, Consulting, or a similar technical role
• Strong expertise in Data Analytics, BI, Machine Learning, and (Gen-)AI-driven solutions
• Excellent communication skills to engage both technical and executive audiences
• Experience with Qlik Sense applications is a plus
• Knowledge of Cloud (SaaS, PaaS, iPaaS), Data Integration (ETL/ELT) is a plus
• Experience with Data Integration tools (e.g., Qlik Talend, Qlik Data Integration/Attunity) is a plus
• Familiarity with Python, AI/ML frameworks, JavaScript, .NET, is a plus
• Fluent in English, Arabic is a plus
• Adapting to a quickly growing and dynamic environment and being willing to travel are essential

The location for this role is:

UAE–Dubai (No remote)

What else do we offer?

• Genuine career progression pathways and mentoring programs
• Culture of innovation, technology, collaboration, and openness
• Flexible, diverse, and international work environment

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