Presales/Solution Architect (Biometrics / IoT) (Ref 26442)

Responsibilities

• Develop project technology strategy by understanding key client objectives; diagnosing and mapping client requirements; articulating solution risks and barriers; recommending project approaches; preparing time and cost estimates; planning full project life cycle

• Design and propose end-to-end integrated solutions covering application, system, infrastructure, and hardware components to meet customer business and operational requirements

• Prepare and deliver business value solutions for customers, including proposal writing, presentations, and proof-of-concept demonstrations where necessary

• Propose technical solutions and oversee the selection of technologies and estimation of resources required to develop the proposed solutions

• Articulate alternatives in terms of cost, benefit, and risk where multiple solutions exist

• Highlight the positive impact of the proposed solutions and how they achieve customer business goals

• Manage customer relationships by communicating architecture standards and frameworks; answering questions; resolving concerns and issues

• Work closely with internal engineering, infrastructure, and hardware teams to ensure solution feasibility and integration compatibility

• Actively participate in the business development lifecycle, including identifying opportunities, generating proposals, and supporting sales efforts

• Increase organizational effectiveness by identifying opportunities to leverage solutions across engagements

• Improve information usefulness by tracking emerging technologies and evaluating their applicability to business goals and operational requirements

• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience

• At least 8 years of relevant working experience, including expertise in enterprise and solution architecture consulting skills such as stakeholder engagement, architecture reviews, and consensus building

• Strong experience in designing end-to-end solutions covering application, system, infrastructure, and hardware-integrated environments

• Exposure to solutions involving kiosks, self-service terminals, biometric devices, RFID readers, cameras, IoT, or other integrated end devices will be an added advantage

• Professional experience with n-tier application architecture development

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to function at both detailed and conceptual levels

• Experience with AWS Cloud implementation, network design, business analytics, security, and biometrics will be an added advantage

• Hands-on experience in several of the following technologies/products:

• .NET Development Platform (Visual Studio, .NET Framework)

• C#, ASP.NET, Web Development

• Databases, SQL Server

• XML, SOAP, Web Services

• Exchange, AWS Products

Licence no: 12C6060