Pre Sales Solution Architect

IDC TECHNOLOGIES (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to design end-to-end solutions and act as a technical advisor to clients. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and 6–10 years of experience in solution architecture. This role requires strong skills in cloud technologies like AWS and Azure, as well as excellent communication and analytical skills. You will collaborate with sales teams and provide architectural guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of relevant experience in solution architecture or senior engineering roles.
• Hands-on experience across multiple technology domains, including cloud platforms.
• Experience designing solutions for enterprise or government customers is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solution architectures covering various components.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers.
• Provide architectural guidance throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Skills

Solution architecture

Cloud technology

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Responsibilities

• Solution Design & Architecture
• Design end-to-end solution architectures covering applications, infrastructure, cloud, security, integration, and data components
• Translate business and functional requirements into clear technical designs, architecture diagrams, and solution proposals
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, cost-effective, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards
• Stakeholder & Pre-Sales Support
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers, understanding their business challenges and technology landscape
• Collaborate with sales and business teams to support solutioning, proposals, and client discussions
• Participate in client workshops and technical discussions to understand requirements and explain proposed solutions
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to business stakeholders
• Provide technical input for estimates, architecture options, and implementation approaches
• Delivery & Governance
• Provide architectural guidance throughout the delivery lifecycle, from design to implementation and handover
• Review technical designs and implementation approaches to ensure alignment with the approved architecture
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies early in the project lifecycle
• Technology & Best Practices
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices (e.g. cloud, security, DevOps)
• Apply relevant frameworks and standards (e.g. TOGAF, ITIL, cloud reference architectures) where appropriate
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable regulatory or security requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
• 6–10 years of relevant experience in solution architecture, systems design, or senior engineering roles
• Hands-on experience across multiple technology domains such as:
• Cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Enterprise applications and middleware
• Infrastructure, networking, and security fundamentals
• Experience designing solutions for enterprise or government customers is an advantage
• Strong documentation skills, including architecture diagrams and solution design documents
• Skills & Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance technical depth with business considerations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Good understanding of cost models, sizing, and effort estimation