Senior Cloud & AI Solution Architect

Tencent Cloud; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tencent Cloud International is seeking an experienced Cloud & AI Solution Architect to join our London, Amsterdam, or Frankfurt team. In this client‑facing role, you will translate business needs into scalable cloud and AI solutions, evaluate requirements, and coordinate with product and engineering teams across regions to secure the right resources for customers.

You will lead architecture discussions, support pre‑sales activities, and mentor partners through migration and integration on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 5+ years’ hands-on experience in public or private cloud environments.
• Experience across two domains: software development, system operations, system integration, solution design, technical consulting, enterprise IT, or big data.
• Fluent English; proficiency in another major European language or Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional services including business technology consultation, cloud solution training, and technical enablement.
• Collaborate with international architects and partners to design architecture on the Tencent Cloud platform and guide migration and integration for customers.
• Coordinate cross‑functional resources to provide robust pre‑sales technical support for key partner projects and opportunities.
• Contribute to building Tencent Cloud’s global technology partner ecosystem and document technical solutions and use cases.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Java

Python

Solution design

Technical consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Cloud & Smart Industries Group (CSIG) is the core driving force behind Tencent's AI commercialization. We lead the company’s AI strategy, turning cutting‑edge AI technologies into real‑world solutions that redefine industries. By integrating AI with cloud and cybersecurity, we build intelligent systems that transform retail, healthcare, education, transportation, and beyond. CSIG doesn’t just digitize industries—we embed intelligence into every interaction, creating a smarter, more connected ecosystem where users and businesses thrive together.

Position Overview

We’re seeking an experienced Cloud & AI Solution Architect to join Tencent Cloud International’s growing team in London, Amsterdam, or Frankfurt. In this client‑facing technical role, you will support our business development efforts, from initial customer engagement through solution design. You will evaluate technical requirements, advise on architecture, and formulate comprehensive cloud and AI solutions. As a key liaison, you will coordinate with Tencent Cloud’s product and engineering teams—primarily based in China and internationally—to leverage deep expertise and secure the right resources for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Technical Consulting & Enablement: Provide professional services, including business technology consultation, cloud solution training, and technical enablement to support Tencent Cloud’s international growth.
• Solution Design & Migration: Collaborate with international architects and partners to design architecture on the Tencent Cloud platform, guide customers and partners through system migration to the cloud, and support the development of applications and services on our platform.
• Pre‑sales & Project Coordination: Coordinate cross‑functional resources from product, service, and operations teams to provide robust pre‑sales technical support for key partner projects and strategic opportunities.
• Ecosystem & Knowledge Development: Participate in building and structuring Tencent Cloud’s global technology partner ecosystem, summarizing and documenting technical solutions and industry‑specific use cases.

Qualifications

• Education & Core Experience: A bachelor’s degree or higher, with over five years of hands‑on experience in public or private cloud environments, and a solid understanding of major cloud technologies and solutions.
• Technical Breadth: Professional experience in at least two of the following domains: Software Development (proficient in Java, Python, or similar), System Operations & Maintenance, System Integration, Solution Design, Technical Consulting, Enterprise IT Systems & Architecture Management, Big Data, or related areas.
• Communication & Engagement: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and build trust with customer stakeholders at all levels—from business leaders and technical decision‑makers to front‑line engineers.
• Mindset & Approach: A strong customer‑centric mindset, a rigorous and detail‑oriented work ethic, and a deep sense of responsibility. Proven self‑starter with a strong sense of ownership and proactive attitude.
• Language Skills: Fluent English is mandatory. Proficiency in a major European language (e.g., German, Dutch, Spanish, or Portuguese) and/or Mandarin Chinese is a significant plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Tencent is an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community.