Pre-Sales Solution Architect – Application Development & Modernisation (AWS)

SoftwareONE; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftwareOne is seeking a Pre-Sales Solution Architect to design and position AWS-based application transformations for enterprise customers in Malaysia. You’ll partner with sales and delivery teams to translate business needs into scalable, secure architectures and compelling proposals.

In this customer-facing role, you’ll apply Java expertise with modern frontend tech, with DevSecOps, CI/CD, and IaC practices to deliver cloud-native solutions, guided by governance and cost models.

Qualifications

• Experience designing application solutions on AWS in a customer-facing or presales environment.
• Strong knowledge of application development using Java (primary) or .NET (secondary) with exposure to frontend frameworks.
• Understanding of AWS services and ability to design cloud-native solutions.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD and container-based deployments.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with microservices, serverless architectures, and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).

Responsibilities

• Partner with sales and customers to understand requirements and translate into solution concepts.
• Design and present scalable, secure, and reliable AWS architectures, including proposals and cost models.
• Lead technical discussions, workshops, demos, and proof-of-concept sessions.
• Apply application development expertise (Java) with frontend technologies to shape solution design.
• Embed DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD, containerization, and secure development principles.
• Prepare solution documentation and ensure smooth handover to delivery teams.

Skills

Java

.NET

Frontend frameworks

AWS

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Microservices

Serverless

IaC

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

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 modern application solutions on AWS? Do you enjoy partnering with customers and sales teams to shape solutions that solve real business challenges? Are you excited to combine application development, cloud, and DevSecOps in a customer-facing role?

You will be part of our Cloud and Application Services team, working closely with sales, delivery, and AWS specialists to design and position application transformation solutions for enterprise customers.

The Pre-Sales Solution Architect supports the design and positioning of application development solutions on AWS. This role works closely with customers, sales, and technical teams to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and practical solution approaches.

Key responsibilities:

• Partner with sales teams and customers to understand business requirements and translate them into solution concepts
• Design and present scalable, secure, and reliable application architectures on AWS, including proposals and cost models
• Lead technical discussions, workshops, demonstrations, and proof-of-concept sessions
• Apply application development expertise (Java) with modern frontend technologies to shape solution design
• Embed DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD, containerization, and secure development principles
• Prepare solution documentation and ensure smooth handover to delivery teams

What we need to see from you

• Experience designing application solutions on AWS in a customer-facing or presales environment
• Strong knowledge of application development using Java (primary skill) or .NET (secondary skill), with exposure to modern frontend frameworks
• Understanding of AWS services (e.g., compute, storage, networking) and ability to design cloud-native solutions
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD and container-based deployments
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders
• Experience with microservices, serverless architectures, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)

Job Function

Sales

Accommodations

SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, email us at [e-mail]. Please include the role for which you are applying and your country location. Someone from our organization that is not part of the decision-making process will be in touch to discuss your specific needs and we will make every effort to accommodate you. Any information shared will be stored securely and treated in the strictest of confidence in line with GDPR.

At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.