Mainframe Solutions Engineer (Pre-Sales) – France

Software AG; France; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Software AG is seeking an experienced Solution Engineer to support enterprise sales across France. You will partner with Account Executives to translate business needs into technical architectures, demonstrations, and proofs of concept.

This role combines technical expertise with business understanding and strong communication skills. You will lead technical discovery sessions, design solutions, and guide customers through evaluations, ensuring alignment with business outcomes and measurable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in enterprise software pre-sales or related customer-facing technical roles.
• Ability to understand business objectives and translate them into technical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Executives to develop account strategies and technical engagement approaches.
• Provide high-quality technical guidance throughout the enterprise sales cycle.
• Lead technical discovery sessions with business and technology stakeholders.
• Design, deliver, and tailor product demonstrations, workshops, and PoCs.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, Professional Services, Partners, Marketing, and R&D.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Java

C

C++

SQL

HTML

Unix/Linux

IBM z/OS

Adabas

Natural

Job description

Software AG is seeking an experienced Solution Engineer to support enterprise sales across France. You will partner with Account Executives to translate business needs into technical architectures, demonstrations, and proofs of concept.

This role combines technical expertise with business understanding and strong communication skills. You will lead technical discovery sessions, design solutions, and guide customers through evaluations, ensuring alignment with business outcomes and measurable