Presales Cloud Solutions Architect

About Us YDTS Global is led by seasoned talent and business leaders with decades of experience. We combine industry insight with practical execution to build your workforce advantage. At YDTS, our mission is to empower organizations through people. Founded by industry veterans, we blend global insights with hands-on experience to deliver tailored talent solutions. Unlike a traditional staffing agency, we integrate deeply as a long-term partner — advising on organization design, skill gaps, and culture fit while managing the end-to-end hiring process. Our leadership team has led GCC builds, scaled R&D centers, and placed hundreds of executives, and we bring that entrepreneurial and corporate DNA to every engagement. Our clients choose YDTS because we deliver more than candidates — we deliver solutions that transform organizations. We act as strategic advisors, aligning talent planning with business strategy, and as execution experts, deploying the right recruiting resources at the right time. We have scaled teams for Fortune 500 companies and emerging tech innovators alike. Our consultants and recruiters bring domain knowledge to the table. YDTS has staffed teams and leaders in critical sectors: Technology & Semiconductors (e.g. firmware and AI research engineers); Life Sciences & Pharma/CRO (e.g. biologists, regulatory experts); Automotive & Aerospace (e.g. systems engineers, avionics talent); Manufacturing & Industrial (e.g. process engineers, plant managers); and Retail/FMCG (e.g. supply chain, product leads). For each sector, we tailor our approach. In life sciences, for example, compliance and specialized skills are paramount, so we leverage niche networks and universities. In tech industries, speed and culture-fit are critical, so we focus on coding simulations and cultural alignment. By organizing content by industry, visitors quickly see that we “speak their language” and have relevant success stories. Job Description This is a remote position. About our client: Our client is a global technology company. Specializing in platform-based digital transformation, supporting businesses to become connected, open, intelligent and scalable. Our client's methodology brings together industry expertise, platform technology excellence, design innovation and strategic engagement models to deliver sustained value to customers. They are a trusted partner of world leaders in the retail, manufacturing, distribution, travel, services and software industries, their software portfolio includes Retail Platform, Modern Distribution, Digital Travel, E-commerce, enterprise development automation, Commodity Trading and Risk Management and AI Powered Customer Experience (CX). Our client services are built on Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Cloud Engineering and Managed Services delivery promise. As world leaders in digital technologies including IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotic Process Automation, Chatbots, Block Chain and Cyber Security, their people and systems are nurtured to deliver on our commitment to excellence in business technology solutions. Requirements Overall Experience: Min 15 Years Architect Experience: Min 5 Years Cloud Solutions Experience: Min 3-5 Years Pre-sales Experience: Min 3 Years Local face for better connect. Multi cloud (with one primary- Azure/ AWS). Azure / AWS Solutions Architect Certifications PRIMARY SKILLS: Expertise in digital transformation with knowledge of Platform architecture (app and data), Microservice and micro front-end architecture Multi-cloud knowledge - Microsoft Azure and/or AWS cloud services Cloud migration and modernization services, frameworks, and tools In-Depth understanding of IAAS, PAAS, SAAS, containers (AKS/K8s) and Serverless services on Azure and AWS Architectural Patterns and Principles, Platform architecture, Design Patterns and Principles In-depth understanding of programming languages like C#, Java, JavaScript front-end frameworks and API frameworks (service mesh) Knowledge of Power Platform or other low code platforms Knowledge in Automation – Devops and RPA SECONDARY SKILLS: Enterprise application integrations Enterprise services such as search services and others Cloud Networking and Security, Application Gateways Understanding of Dynamics 365, SAP and other ERP/CRM solutions Understanding of modern architecture, tools and technologies Understanding of industry domains and trends NON-TECHNICAL SKILLS: Experience working with C-level stakeholders Excellent oral and written skills Excellent Analytical and problem-solving skills High attention to details Effective communication and collaboration skills Leadership and mentoring skills Persuasion and negotiation skills Working with Offshore teams ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for understanding of customer’s business context, need and drivers, respond to RFI (Request for Information), RFPs (Request for Proposal). Responsible for working with various stakeholders in converting from RFI/RFP to deal closure Responsible for creation and modification of technical platform Architecture for modern platforms Client facing role in the pre-sales process as a key member, working with various teams to develop winnable and deliverable right fit solution that meet the customer’s requirement. Lead conversation with customer’s CXO level stakeholder to ensure alignment of solution with customer. Communicate Architecture to key stakeholders, technical and non-technical team members Create winning proposals, create estimates, identification of resources and roadmap for execution Conduct full technical discovery, identifying pain points, establish business, and technical requirements, “as is” and “to be” state Lead detailed technical assessments of current state of enterprise and architect a path for enterprise digital transformation Provide technical leadership, guidance, and assistance to the teams in the implementation of established architectures and designs Responsible for creating assets, standards and guidelines for technical teams at project or organization level Work with Architects from other disciplines to build and right solutions, ideate and evaluate new tech areas. Benefits Why join our client? With our client, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you will not be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next. Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law . YDTS Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.