Solutions Architect (Presales) – Hybrid Cloud & BC/DR

Softcat; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Inclusive culture & diversity support

Job summary

Softcat is seeking a Solutions Architect within the Architecture Services team in the UK. You will translate customer technical requirements into innovative solutions, on-premises or cloud-based, and showcase expertise in BC/DR and hybrid infrastructure.

Your role includes documenting requirements, designing high-level architectures, and steering design decisions. Key focus areas include presales activities, cross-discipline collaboration, and clear technical communications to clients and

Qualifications

• Experience in presales and delivering architecture-focused engagements.
• Knowledge of data center and cloud technologies.
• Strong ability to communicate complex concepts to customers.
• Passion for technology and making technology work for business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Understand, scope and document customer business and technical requirements.
• Produce designs and input into High Level Designs (HLD).
• Underwrite and act as design authority for solutions.
• Collaborate with professionals to develop cross-discipline solutions for customers.
• Present complex information clearly in proposals and presentations.

Skills

Presales experience

Cloud technologies

Data center experience

Customer communication

Job description

Softcat is seeking a Solutions Architect within the Architecture Services team in the UK. You will translate customer technical requirements into innovative solutions, on-premises or cloud-based, and showcase expertise in BC/DR and hybrid infrastructure.

Your role includes documenting requirements, designing high-level architectures, and steering design decisions. Key focus areas include presales activities, cross-discipline collaboration, and clear technical communications to clients and