Principal Field Application Engineer
Core
Senior customer-facing technology leader shaping cloud-native architecture and digital transformation strategies for CTOs and executive teams in Enterprise, CSP, and Industrial markets.
Role type
Principal Architect – Strategic Solutions (Senior IC)
Builds
Complex cloud-native solutions, multi-year digital transformation programmes, and mission-critical infrastructure modernization.
Domain
Cloud infrastructure, telecommunications, industrial, and enterprise software.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, C-Level engagement, technical strategy leadership, RFP/RFI management, hybrid cloud design, commercial awareness, international stakeholder management.
Preferred skills
Kubernetes, OpenStack, Enterprise Linux, cloud-native platforms, virtualisation, AI-enabled infrastructure, DevSecOps, automation, cloud operations.
Technologies
Kubernetes, OpenStack, Enterprise Linux, Cloud, Kubernetes, Edge Computing, AI infrastructure, Virtualisation.
Responsibilities
Act as senior technical authority for strategic customer engagements; Develop trusted relationships with CTOs and senior decision makers; Translate business objectives into technology strategies; Lead technical strategy for complex, multi-year programmes; Provide architectural leadership across Cloud, Kubernetes, and Edge Computing; Drive solution innovation for revenue opportunities; Lead technical governance in sales engagements; Own technical architecture for complex RFP/RFI responses; Influence product direction with Product Management; Represent company at executive briefings and industry events; Produce architecture documentation and strategy papers; Mentor solution architects and pre-sales engineers.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
