Presales Solution Architect

Zchwantech; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Solution Architect to join their Enterprise Project Team. The role focuses on designing scalable software, cloud, and AI solutions that align with business objectives. You will engage with enterprise clients, lead presales activities, and provide advisory services. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of software architecture, cloud platforms, and emerging technologies. Excellent communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in solution architecture or presales consulting.
• Strong background in software architecture and AWS cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of AI and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Managers to understand business needs.
• Design and present software, cloud, and AI solutions.
• Lead presales activities including demos and workshops.
• Advise clients on best practices and technologies.

Skills

Solution architecture

Presales consulting

Stakeholder management

Cloud platforms (AWS preferred)

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a Solution Architect with a strong presales and advisory focus to join our Enterprise Project Team. Acting as a trusted advisor to enterprise clients, you will design and propose scalable, future‑ready software, cloud, and AI solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.

This role focuses on solution design, client engagement, and cross‑functional orchestration across internal teams, partners, and principals. While hands‑on coding is not required, a solid technical foundation and strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Managers and enterprise clients to understand business needs and translate them into effective, scalable solution architectures.
• Design and present software, cloud, and AI solutions, balancing business value, technical feasibility, and long‑term scalability.
• Lead presales activities including solution demos, client workshops, RFP responses, and proposal development.
• Advise clients on best practices, emerging technologies, and implementation strategies.
• Prepare and deliver solution proposals, architecture diagrams, and presentations to both executive and technical stakeholders.
• Act as the central point of coordination, aligning internal teams, partners, and principals while providing thought leadership on technology trends to deliver customer‑centric outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in solution architecture, presales consulting, or enterprise IT advisory roles.
• Strong background in software architecture and cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• Exposure to modern development frameworks and web technologies is an advantage.
• Knowledge of AI, data, and emerging technologies, with the ability to advise on adoption and strategy.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to engage clients, manage expectations, and guide decision‑making in complex environments.
• Cloud or solution architecture certifications are a plus but not mandatory.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.