Pre-Sales Engineer

STRATEQ GROUP (Strateq Sdn Bhd); Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Dental

Game Room

Sports Club

Contractual Bonus

Job summary

STRATEQ GROUP (Strateq Sdn Bhd) is seeking an experienced Pre-Sales Lead/Manager to spearhead our cloud architecture team. You will translate complex cloud concepts into compelling business value and guide sales engagements to win client solutions.

The role demands strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and mentorship to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud platforms across private, public, and hybrid environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in CS/IT or related field.
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) preferred.
• Minimum 4 years in a leadership role, managing cloud architecture teams.
• 7+ years in cloud architecture across private, public and hybrid.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of security, governance and compliance in cloud.
• Experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of cloud architects.
• Drive design of scalable, secure cloud solutions.
• Ensure on-time, on-scope project delivery.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering and operations.
• Set architecture standards and governance.
• Identify skill gaps and arrange training.
• Engage senior stakeholders with strategic guidance.
• Aim for cost optimization and resource efficiency.
• Maintain 99.9% uptime and SLA adherence.
• Stay updated on cloud trends and tools.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Solution design

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

TOGAF

Job description

We are seeking for an experienced Pre-Sales Lead/Manager to spearhead our cloud architecture team, shape winning solutions for clients, and drive Strateq’s growth in the cloud space. This pivotal role combines technical expertise with commercial acumen - you will lead our cloud architecture team in designing winning solutions while playing a key role in our sales engagements. The ideal candidate is a cloud expert with a passion for pre-sales, capable of translating complex technical concepts into compelling business value. If you are a natural leader who excels at stakeholder engagement, solution design, and team mentorship, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of cloud architects, ensuring they have the skills, tools, and resources needed to deliver high-quality solutions.

Conduct regular performance reviews and provide actionable feedback.

Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, to increase team productivity annually.

Identify skill gaps and implement training programs to ensure the team remains at the forefront of cloud technologies.

Oversee the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions across private, public, and hybrid environments.

Ensure all cloud architecture projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, achieving at least 90% on-time delivery rate.

Monitor project progress and resolve any issues or risks that arise, ensuring minimal disruption to timelines and deliverables.

Collaborate with other departments (e.g., sales, engineering, operations) to ensure alignment and successful project execution.

Develop and enforce cloud architecture standards, best practices, and governance frameworks, ensuring 100% compliance with security and regulatory requirements.

Review and approve all major cloud architecture decisions, ensuring they align with the organization’s strategic goals.

Achieve a 25% reduction in cloud-related costs through optimized architecture and resource management.

Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, providing strategic guidance on cloud initiatives and their impact on business outcomes.

Collaborate with sales and product teams to ensure cloud solutions meet client needs and drive revenue growth.

Build and maintain relationships with key clients and partners, achieving a 95% client satisfaction rate.

Ensure the cloud architecture team delivers projects on time and within budget, achieving a 90% on‑time delivery rate.

Monitor and optimize cloud performance, ensuring 99.9% uptime and adherence to SLAs.

Implement incident and disaster recovery processes.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives, for annual reduction in operational inefficiencies.

Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring the organization remains competitive in the market.

Evaluate and recommend new tools, platforms, and methodologies that enhance the organization’s cloud capabilities.

Key Requirements

Has Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Has relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Certified Fellow). Additional certifications in leadership or project management (e.g., PMP, ITIL) are a plus.

Minimum 4 years of experience in a leadership role, managing teams of cloud architects or engineers required.

Demonstrates ability to inspire, mentor, and develop high‑performing teams.

Strong strategic thinking and decision‑making skills, with the ability to balance technical and business priorities.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

Minimum 7+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with expertise in private, public, and hybrid cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) required.

Deep understanding of cloud architecture frameworks (e.g., AWS Well-Architected Framework, TOGAF) and tools (e.g., Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker).

Proven experience in designing and implementing large‑scale, secure, and cost‑effective cloud solutions.

Strong knowledge of cloud security, compliance, and governance best practices.

This position is open to Malaysian nationals only.

STRATEQ is a leading Technology Enabler providing empowering solutions through smart partnerships. Combining unparallel domain expertise and comprehensive experience for a broad scope of industries, Strateq focuses on helping its clients to maximize the potential of their IT investment.

As an internationally recognized technology provider, Strateq’s business engagement ranges from developing customized ICT solutions in the areas of manufacturing, financial accounting systems, integrated hospitals information systems, Networking, IT infrastructure, Data Centre & Business Continuity Services to Oil & Gas industries and many more.

STRATEQ is a leading Technology Enabler providing empowering solutions through smart partnerships. Combining unparallel domain expertise and comprehensive experience for a broad scope of industries, Strateq focuses on helping its clients to maximize the potential of their IT investment.

As an internationally recognized technology provider, Strateq’s business engagement ranges from developing customized ICT solutions in the areas of manufacturing, financial accounting systems, integrated hospitals information systems, Networking, IT infrastructure, Data Centre & Business Continuity Services to Oil & Gas industries and many more.

Perks and benefits Medical Miscellaneous allowance Dental Game Room, Sports Club, Contractual Bonus, Term Li

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