Solution Architect - Data & AI

About this role

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 secure, scalable technology solutions that help organizations navigate an evolving cybersecurity landscape?

Do you enjoy partnering with customers to transform complex business and security requirements into innovative technology solutions?

Are you excited by the opportunity to combine technical expertise, strategic advisory, and customer engagement to drive business outcomes?

At SoftwareOne, we help organizations unlock the value of technology through cloud, security, and software solutions. We are looking for a Solution Architect to work closely with customers, sales teams, and delivery specialists to design and deliver secure, resilient, and business-aligned solutions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical leadership with customer-facing consulting and strategic advisory.

As a Solution Architect, you will serve as a trusted advisor to customers, helping them design, implement, and optimize security solutions that align with their business objectives. You will support customers throughout the solution lifecycle, from discovery and architecture design through implementation guidance and ongoing optimization. Working across security, cloud, data, and identity domains, you will help customers reduce risk while enabling innovation and growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Advising customers on security best practices and designing solutions that align technology investments with business goals.
• Leading architecture discussions and translating customer requirements into secure, scalable, and well-architected technology solutions.
• Developing solution roadmaps and recommending appropriate platforms, technologies, and security controls to support customer objectives.
• Supporting presales engagements through workshops, solution design sessions, proposal development, and technical presentations.
• Producing high-quality architecture documentation, including solution designs, technical specifications, and implementation guidance.
• Collaborating with internal teams to share knowledge, promote best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What we need to see from you

• Experience as a Solutions Architect, Cloud Architect, Data Solutions Architect, or similar role, with strong expertise in data analytics, AI/ML, and cloud-based solution design across one or more leading cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud).
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, including data platform modernization, security, governance, scalability, cost optimization, and AI-powered solution delivery in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing modern data, analytics, and AI solutions using cloud-native services
• Ability to translate business requirements into secure technology architectures and communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Experience supporting customer engagements, consulting projects, or solution delivery initiatives in a customer-facing role.
• Excellent problem-solving, presentation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Job Function

Services 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 [email protected].    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.