Solution Architect - MEA

Safran.AI; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran.AI in Abu Dhabi seeks a Solution Architect to be the primary technical contact for Middle East and North Africa prospects. You'll demonstrate value of Safran.AI solutions from technical and functional standpoints, collaborating with a Sales Manager to scope and propose high value-added solutions.

This role requires 5–8 years of hands-on software development experience, strong architecture skills, and international experience in defence/intelligence.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in custom software development and a strong architecture mindset.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Significant international experience, ideally in the Middle East in defence/intelligence solutions.
• Ability to understand prospects’ needs and translate into technical requirements.
• Strong organization, autonomy, and multi-topic management in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead workshops, presentations, and technical discussions with prospects to drive opportunities.
• Analyze prospects' challenges and translate them into functional and technical requirements.
• Design solution architectures and evaluate options against multiple criteria (security, performance, interoperability).
• Identify technical risks and set up proofs of concept when needed.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and deployment teams to validate feasibility and custom development.
• Act as local technical representative for Safran.AI on smaller projects and partner with the France-based PM on larger ones.

Skills

Solution Architecture

English proficiency

Client communication

Autonomy

Tools

Python

FastAPI

Typescript

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

Grafana

PyTorch

Nomad

Job description

Safran.AI – Artificial Intelligence operating in the real world

A subsidiary ofSafran Electronics & Defense, Safran.AI designs AI solutions applied to complex data such as high-resolution satellite imagery, FMV (Full Motion Video) streams, and acoustic signals. These solutions rely on advanced algorithms capable of automatically detecting and identifying objects of interest in the fields of intelligence, defense, and aerospace.

Since joining the Safran Group in September 2024, Safran.AI has also been contributing to the Group’s transformation by applying AI solutions to Industry 4.0 challenges. For example, AI-powered automated image analysis can support inspectors responsible for checking critical components by helping them detect potential anomalies from digital images.

With a team of250 employees, you will join passionate and multidisciplinary teams bringing together some of the most recognized talents in the industry, all driven by the same commitment to excellence and technological innovation.

Key Challenges of the Role

As aSolution Architectbased in Abu Dhabi, you are the primary technical point of contact for our prospects, clients, and partners in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Thanks to your experiencein thedefencesector ideally onintelligence solutions, youare able toindependentlydemonstratethe value of Safran.AI solutions, from both a technical and functional standpoint.

Working alongside a Sales Manager also based in Abu Dhabi, you lead the technical scoping of business opportunitiesin order topropose high value-added solutions.

Your Activities and Responsibilities

• Support the sales teamsby leading workshops, presentations, and technical discussions with prospects;
• Analyzeprospects’ business and technical challenges, translate them into functional and technical requirements, and develop a vision for the solution;
• Design solution architecturesby evaluating different options against technical, functional, economic, security, scalability, performance, interoperability, and operational criteria. Then communicate these decisions through architecture deliverables tailored to different stakeholders, both internally and with prospects;
• Identifytechnical risksand, when necessary, set up proofs of concepttovalidatechoices;
• Work closely with engineering, product, and deployment teams tovalidate the feasibility of architectures and any necessary custom development;
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the company’s Solution Architecture practices;
• During project execution, you act as Safran.AI’s local technical representative. For smaller projects, you may take full technical responsibility, working closely with the Product, Engineering, Deployment, and Support teams to deliver on commitments, ensure the quality of deliverables, and implement high-value solutions aligned with our clients’ needs. For larger projects, a Technical Project Manager based in France leads the project, with you acting as their key local technical partner.

On the Tech Side

• Our development teams use robust technologies such as Python,FastAPI, Typescript, Docker, PostgreSQL, Nomad, Kubernetes, Ansible,Terraform, Grafana,PyTorch, AWS, Notion, Slack.
• We are first and foremost a software publisher, while also being fully capable of supporting our clients on integration and infrastructure challenges according to their needs. Our scope of intervention thus covers everything from providing ready-to-use Docker images to deploying a sovereign data centre, including the integration of our solutions within third-party systems such as GIS platforms, data platforms, or command software.

About You

• You are passionate about innovative technologies and client relationships, enjoy international environments, and wish to grow within the demanding and stimulating world of defence:
• You have at least5 to 8 years of professional experience, with hands-on experience in custom software development. You are therefore comfortable understanding and addressing the needs of prospects requiring bespoke development, going beyond deployment and integration challenges alone. Ideally, you have prior experience as a Solution Architect.
• You have significant international experience, ideally in the Middle Eastin defence and intelligence solutions;
• You have a strong understanding of software architecture principles, as well as integration, interoperability, security, performance, and deployment considerations;
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken;
• You havea strong senseof organization, rigor, and autonomy, and are able to manage multiple topics simultaneously in demanding environments;
• You enjoy teamwork and acting as an interface between different internal teams andcustomers, and are able to bring these stakeholders together through excellent communication and synthesis skills.

Your Recruitment Process

• A 45-minute conversation with a recruiter to learn more about you and your expectations, and to provide you with more details about life at Safran.AI
• A 45-minute conversation with your future manager or a member of their team so you can meet your future colleagues right from the start and dive into the technical aspects of your role!
• Completion of a practical case study that you’ll be asked to present to a panel consisting of your future manager and one or two peers
• A 45-minute discussion with your future N+2 to wrap up the process.

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