Pre-Sales AI Solutions Architect

AI Practice Principal Solution Architect Role Description The Principal AI Solution Architect within the AI & Data Practice is responsible for the successful delivery of solution design, technical bid responses and AI propositions. Customer engagement and growth is a key aspect of the role. Working with the business development team, the Principal Solution architect will own the technical solution development for bids, customer engagements, Sopra Steria AI and data platform offerings and repeatable technology blueprints. The candidate will be confident with dealing with senior customer stakeholders and have the skills to enable them to become trusted advisors able to consult on architecture and technology usage, roadmaps, business cases and champion our offerings with our customers. The Principal Solution Architect will be curious in nature and always looking to innovate with technology and data to drive better customer and business outcomes. The candidate will understand the value of data and AI to use methods and technology to architect advanced solutions to leverage data in novel solutions. Working with the wider Group rAIse strategic AI initiative is a key aspect of the role to both leverage group AI IP and to contribute to the development of global offerings and capability. The candidate will be expected to develop a market presence through developing their and the company profile through the publication of papers and participating in AI events. The role holder will be an inspiring expert who will work closely with the office of the CTO and wider architecture and technology practices.