Solution Sales Architect Infrastructure

Company Description

Sopra Steria offers tailored, end-to-end corporate technology and software solutions to help clients make bold choices and deliver results. Successfully so! With more than 51.000 colleagues in nearly 30 countries, we rank as Europe’s leading digital solutions provider. Some of the most successful companies in Europe rely on our technology due to our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and value in business development.

The world is how we shape it. Let’s shape it together.

Job Description

Our Solution sales have the vision and leadership skills to make daring IT decisions that can make digital transformation a reality.

Your ability to collaborate across teams and departments and your flexibility to adopt new technologies will help you enhance system performance, scalability, and security.

We are seeking a senior Solution sale with extensive knowledge in cloud outsourcing, infrastructure outsourcing, and providing and building services for enterprise companies.

Our solutions sales are engaged in the pre-sales stages, commencing with the formulation of the response strategy and extending through to the architectural design and implementation of Cloud and Infrastructure Solutions for large-scale enterprises.

Responsibilities:

• Business development

• Acting as an architect during the conception and bid phase – understanding the business & technical requirements, developing and taking ownership of the solution with the team.

• Designing services and driving bids to successfully completion, prepare and present materials and proposals to clients (including pricing).

• Guiding project implementation to ensure customer satisfaction and adherence to promised standards.

• Learning from implementations to continuously improve proposed standard solutions.

• Steering and deploying portfolio offerings in combination with the Group portfolio.

Qualifications

We’re seeking passionate colleagues who are eager to push the boundaries in digital transformation and technology consulting. At Sopra Steria, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills in a constructive, collaborative team environment, working on impactful projects that drive change for our clients. If you thrive on challenge and meet (most of) the qualifications below, we look forward to your application!

You’ll have knowledge and experience of the following:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or a relevant equivalent

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in cloud and infrastructure outsourcing

• Experience in domain like Data Center Management, Cloud Management.

• Proven track record in providing and building services for enterprise companies

• Strong communication skills and an extroverted personality

• Ability to engage confidently with new customers

• Experience in service design and bid management

• (Pre)Sales

• Results oriented

• Fluent in English and Dutch/French

What to expect from working at Sopra Steria

Become part of a major Tech player in Europe that is recognised for consulting, digital services and software development. Work among high-level professionals who dare to make bold choices to deliver results.

Additionally, you’ll join the Business Line DPS (Digital Platform Services). DPS operates in the industrial, life sciences, public and finance sectors and is focused on core IT, from the front-end to the backend of business platforms. With our services, we ensure the continuity of processes and optimize customers' IT strategy, so they benefit from technological capabilities, control their costs and make platforms current and profitable.

Additional Information

This is what you’ll get from us

Doing what you love? It’s not just a myth at Sopra Steria. Start your way to excellence with the Sopra Steria Academy. Here, experts and coaches push you to be the best version of yourself. But you’re also your own coach, making use of our portfolio of more than 250 (digital) training sessions. Of course, we want you to feel supported and comfortable. That’s why we offer a flexible working arrangement (with both local and international opportunities) so you can work in an environment that inspires you. Even if that’s in your backyard.

**We offer a generous employee benefits package that includes: **

• A company car or mobility budget

• Laptop, phone & phone subscription

• A competitive salary and indefinite contract

• Insurance coverage, meal vouchers, eco-cheques, and more

• Continuous learning opportunities through the Sopra Steria Academy to support your career development

Ready to take the next step?

We’re here to support you all the way and we are looking forward to your application!

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Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, nationality, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.