Google Cloud Pre Sales Consultant Lead

Why SoftwareOne?

SoftwareOne and Crayon have come together to form a global, AI-powered software and cloud solutions provider with a bold vision for the future. With a footprint in over 70 countries and a diverse team of 13,000+ professionals, we offer unparalleled opportunities for talent to grow, make an impact, and shape the future of technology. At the heart of our business is our people. We empower our teams to work across borders, innovate fearlessly, and continuously develop their skills through world‑class learning and development programs. Whether you're passionate about cloud, software, data, AI, or building meaningful client relationships, you’ll find a place to thrive here. Join us and be part of a purpose‑driven culture where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your career can go global.

The role

• Do you thrive on designing intelligent, scalable solutions that combine cloud infrastructure with cutting‑edge AI?
• Are you excited by the opportunity to help customers adopt Google Cloud Platform and modernize their businesses through Generative AI?
• Do you enjoy partnering with sales, delivery teams, and customers to architect solutions that deliver measurable impact?

Practical Information

Location: Paris or Montpellier, France | Reports to: PreSales Team Lead | Work Arrangement: Hybrid | Visa Requirements: Valid visa for France | Language Requirements: Fluent in English and France

Role Overview

As our new Cloud Solution Architect & AI Specialist , you will help customers adopt Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and design scalable solutions that integrate AI, cloud infrastructure, and data services . You will translate business needs into architectures using technologies like Gemini Enterprise , GKE , and Vertex AI , supporting customer innovation and cloud modernization. Working within our Google Cloud & AI practice you will collaborate across Sales, Delivery, Engineering, and customer teams to design value‑driven, production‑ready solutions that accelerate transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead workshops, discovery assessments, and readiness evaluations to understand customer requirements across cloud, data, and AI adoption.
• Translate customer pain points into high‑value use cases integrating enterprise data with Generative AI and GCP‑native services.
• Design end‑to‑end architectures for AI (Gemini Enterprise, Vertex AI), Cloud Infrastructure (GKE, hybrid/multi‑cloud networking), and Data Services (BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow) including RAG patterns.
• Produce solution blueprints, architecture diagrams (HLD/LLD), technical PoCs, and demos in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Build proposals, SOWs, estimates, and respond to RFI/RFPs with security, scalability, and TCO considerations.
• Support the sales cycle by addressing technical objections related to data privacy, AI governance, infrastructure design, and implementation feasibility.

What we need to see from you

• Strong capability in designing GCP cloud architectures, including GKE, networking, IAM, and security best practices.
• Experience integrating enterprise data into AI models using ETL, APIs, and vector databases.
• Deep understanding of Generative AI platforms such as Gemini Enterprise, Vertex AI, and AI orchestration patterns.
• Proficiency with Terraform and CI/CD pipelines to ensure scalable and consistent cloud deployments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present to both C‑level and technical stakeholders.
• Certifications such as Google Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Data Engineer, or Machine Learning Engineer are an advantage.

Job Function

Sales

Accommodations

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