Digital Arch Pre-sales lead Advisor

You are a Digital Arch Pre-sales lead Advisor at NTT DATA, located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. As a Senior Solution Architect, your primary responsibility is to design and deliver innovative, scalable, and robust application architectures to meet client business needs. You will leverage your expertise in application architecture, application management, pre-sales, and solutions selling to bridge technical and business domains, architect end-to-end solutions, drive client engagements, and support sales teams in achieving revenue goals. Your key responsibilities include: 1. Solution Design & Architecture: - Develop high-level and detailed application architectures aligned with client requirements and industry best practices. - Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions utilizing cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments. - Ensure seamless integration with existing systems, applications, and enterprise architecture frameworks. - Provide technical leadership in technology evaluation and selection. 2. Pre-Sales & Solutions Selling: - Collaborate with sales teams to identify client needs and craft tailored solutions during the pre-sales phase. - Lead client presentations, workshops, and proof-of-concept (PoC) demonstrations. - Develop proposals, RFPs, and SOWs aligning technical solutions with business objectives. - Build trusted advisor relationships with clients to drive solution adoption. 3. Application Management & Optimization: - Oversee the lifecycle of application solutions, including deployment, monitoring, and optimization. - Provide guidance on application modernization, cloud migration, and legacy system integration. - Ensure solutions adhere to governance, compliance, and security standards. 4. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: - Act as a liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and clients to align solutions with strategic goals. - Mentor junior architects and technical teams to foster innovation and excellence. - Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes. 5. Business Development Support: - Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing client portfolios. - Contribute to thought leadership through publications and industry events. - Support the development of reusable solution frameworks to accelerate sales cycles and delivery. Qualifications: - Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master's degree preferred. - Experience: 15+ years in application architecture, solution design, or related roles; 5+ years in pre-sales or client-facing roles. - Certifications: Preferred certifications include TOGAF, AWS/Azure/GCP Solution Architect, ITIL, or similar. Technical Skills: - Proficiency in architecture modeling tools and software development methodologies. - Experience with cloud platforms, microservices, APIs, and cybersecurity principles. - Familiarity with data privacy regulations and compliance frameworks. Soft Skills: - Excellent communication and presentation skills. - Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities. - Ability to build relationships and work in cross-functional teams. Key Competencies: - Client-centric mindset. - Balancing technical depth with commercial acumen. - Leadership in driving innovation and collaboration. - Adaptability to evolving technologies and client needs. About NTT DATA: NTT DATA is a global innovator of business and technology services committed to helping clients innovate, optimize, and transform for long-term success. With diverse experts in over 50 countries, NTT DATA offers services in consulting, data and AI, industry solutions, and application development and management. As part of the NTT Group, NTT DATA invests in R&D to support organizations and society in the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com.,