Solutions Architect

Scaleway; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work: up to 3 days remote

Healthy meal service at headquarters

Access to gym and daycare

Internal mobility opportunities

Résumé du poste

Scaleway in Paris is seeking a skilled professional to serve as a primary technical contact during the pre-sales phase. The role emphasizes the design of scalable cloud-native architectures, ensuring successful adoption of Scaleway solutions.

Ideal candidates will have significant experience in cloud architecture and technical pre-sales roles, with strong communication skills in French and English. The position offers a hybrid work model and an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in cloud architecture or technical pre‑sales roles.
• Strong background in public cloud services and container orchestration.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code, Linux, and DevOps.

Responsabilités

• Act as technical liaison for prospects during initial journey.
• Create technical presentations and demos with sales teams.
• Guide customers in designing cloud architectures.

Connaissances

Cloud architecture experience

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Infrastructure as Code

DevOps practices

Linux

Cloud-native design patterns

Knowledge of open-source technologies

Description du poste

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Your mission will be to act as the primary technical contact during the pre‑sales phase, guiding clients through the design of scalable, cloud‑native architectures in order to ensure successful adoption of Scaleway solutions and strengthen our position as a trusted cloud partner.

YOUR DAILY ROUTINE

• Act as the technical liaison for prospects and customers during the initial phases of their journey.
• Co‑create technical presentations, demos, and proof‑of‑conceptions with the sales and product teams.
• Guide customers in designing cloud architectures using Scaleway solutions.
• Anticipate and resolve technical challenges to accelerate deal closing.
• Provide clear, compelling value propositions adapted to both technical and executive audiences.
• Conduct technical deep dives and architecture reviews with clients.
• Collect customer feedback and relay insights to Product and Engineering teams.
• Stay up‑to‑date on public cloud trends, competitor offerings, and share knowledge internally.
• Contribute to the improvement of sales processes and documentation.
• Support strategic roadmap discussions and participate in key industry events.

ABOUT YOU

HARDSKILLS

• Proven experience (5–10 years) in cloud architecture or technical pre‑sales roles.
• Strong background in cloud computing, public cloud services, and container orchestration.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following: Infrastructure as Code, Linux, DevOps practices, application development.
• Experience with datacenter infrastructure and cloud‑native design patterns.
• Strong presentation and communication skills in both French and English.
• Bonus: knowledge of open‑source technologies, private cloud architectures, or experience as a technical speaker.

SOFTSKILLS

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to adapt communication depending on the audience (technical or business).
• Autonomy and ownership of responsibilities.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn from the field and competitors.
• Comfort in a high‑stakes, client‑facing environment.

BENEFITS

• Hybrid work: up to 3 days of remote work per week.
• Offices: spacious, dynamic workspaces with bold design, conveniently located near public transport; most offices feature outdoor spaces and bike parking facilities.
• Dining: our chef provides a healthy meal service at the headquarters, and breakfast is available across all sites year‑round; Scalers working from regional sites receive a Swile card for lunches.
• Well‑being commitments: access to a gym, daycare places, and discounted services for caring responsibilities.
• International environment: English is widely spoken.
• Career & mobility: internal mobility within the Iliad Group is accessible to all Scalers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Scaleway, we are committed to building an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has a fair opportunity to thrive.

All applications are considered with care, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, or any other characteristic.

We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and everyone is why you should definitely apply.