Solution Specialist

SoftwareONE; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftwareOne is actively seeking a Presales Solution Architect for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services in Bengaluru. You will design secure, scalable cloud architectures and lead presales engagements, translating business needs into cost-efficient GCP solutions.

You will collaborate with customers, sales, and delivery teams to drive successful implementations while staying abreast of GCP innovations and best practices. Strong GCP experience and client-facing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Presales architect with strong GCP expertise and customer-facing experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of core GCP services (compute, networking, storage, security, identity, DevOps).
• Experience in cloud migration, integration, governance, and end-to-end solution architecture on GCP.
• Proven ability to develop SoWs, manage PoCs, deliver demos, and drive validation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management; Google Cloud certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to design secure, scalable GCP solutions.
• Lead presales activities: workshops, presentations, demonstrations, architecture discussions.
• Design cloud architectures and migration/modernization strategies on GCP.
• Support proposals, SoWs, RFPs/PoCs, and solution documentation.
• Collaborate with sales, delivery teams, and partners for handover.
• Stay updated on GCP innovations and architecture best practices.

Skills

GCP expertise

Presales experience

Cloud migration & governance

SoWs & PoCs

Stakeholder communication

Google Cloud certifications

Job description

Why SoftwareOne?

SoftwareOne is a global software and cloud solutions provider and distributor, powered by around 12,000 people across more than 70 countries. But what really makes us SoftwareOne is our people: curious minds, different perspectives, and talented teams working together to solve real challenges and create meaningful impact. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, explore new possibilities, and build a career that’s uniquely yours, while helping shape what’s next in technology.

The role

Are you passionate about designing innovative cloud solutions that help businesses transform and grow?

Do you thrive on solving complex challenges using Microsoft Azure?

Are you ready to join a global team where your ideas matter and your growth is supported?

As a Presales Solution Architect – GCP Services, you will play a critical role in supporting sales engagements by designing and presenting cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You will work closely with customers, sales teams, and delivery partners to translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud architectures aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities :

• Engage with customers to understand business and technical requirements and design secure, scalable, and cost-effective GCP solutions.
• Lead presales activities, including customer workshops, technical presentations, solution demonstrations, and architecture discussions.
• Design cloud architectures and develop migration, modernization, hybrid-cloud, and multi-cloud strategies using Google Cloud Platform.
• Support technical proposals, Statements of Work (SoWs), RFPs/RFIs, Proofs of Concept (PoCs), and solution documentation.
• Collaborate with sales teams, delivery teams, and partners to ensure successful solution handover and implementation.
• Stay updated on GCP innovations, emerging cloud technologies, industry trends, and Google Cloud architecture best practices.

What we need to see from you

• Experienced Presales Solution Architect with strong Google Cloud Platform (GCP) expertise and customer-facing presales experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of core GCP services, including compute, networking, storage, security, identity, and DevOps.
• Skilled in cloud migration, integration, governance, and end-to-end solution architecture using Google Cloud Platform.
• Proven ability to develop Statements of Work (SoWs), manage Proofs of Concept (PoCs), deliver technical demonstrations, and drive solution validation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with relevant Google Cloud certifications preferred.

Job Function

Sales