Senior Solution Architect (Pre-sales)

Valtech

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience.  THE OPPORTUNITY At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries.  We are proud of:  * The work we do and the innovation we drive  * Our values of share, care and dare  * A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy  * Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration    THE ROLE   As a Senior Salesforce Solution Architect, you are a strategic advisor and solution leader who shapes Salesforce-driven business transformations. You operate at the intersection of business needs and platform capabilities, ensuring that solutions are aligned with client goals and deliver measurable impact. Your primary focus is on designing and guiding solutions across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud, helping clients optimize customer journeys and business processes. You bring a strong understanding of the broader Salesforce ecosystem, with additional value in areas such as B2B Commerce, Revenue Cloud, and emerging AI capabilities like Agentforce. At Valtech, you’ll be part of a global team of innovators, strategists, and consultants. We collaborate across borders and disciplines, taking ownership of our work, clients, and careers. We offer a high degree of freedom and expect accountability in return. We are passionate about driving meaningful transformation and continuously improving customer experiences.     Role responsibilities * Define and own end-to-end Salesforce solution designs aligned with business objectives * Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, guiding CRM strategy and platform evolution * Lead the design of multi-cloud Salesforce solutions, with a strong focus on Sales, Service, and Experience Cloud * Facilitate discovery sessions, stakeholder workshops, and roadmap definition * Translate business requirements into scalable, future-proof solution architectures * Ensure alignment between business processes, customer experience, and platform capabilities * Collaborate closely with Technical Architects and delivery teams to ensure successful execution * Provide governance and quality assurance across projects and programs * Mentor and coach team members, strengthening consulting and solution design capabilities * Support pre-sales and proposal development, shaping solution approaches for new opportunities   MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS * Extensive experience as a Salesforce Solution Architect in complex environments * Strong functional and solution design expertise across: * Sales Cloud * Service Cloud * Experience Cloud * Proven ability to translate business needs into effective Salesforce solutions * Experience working with and influencing senior stakeholders * Strong understanding of customer journeys, CRM processes, and digital transformation * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bridge business and technical teams * Consulting mindset: structured thinking, stakeholder management, and value-driven delivery * Experience mentoring teams and leading solution design across projects * Relevant Salesforce certifications (e.g., Application Architect or equivalent)   NICE TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS   * Experience with B2B Commerce and/or Revenue Cloud * Familiarity with Agentforce and AI-driven service or automation use cases * Exposure to Data Cloud (D360) or customer data platforms * Experience in multi-system landscapes and integration-heavy environments * Big plus if you are fluent in Dutch   WHAT SETS YOU APART * You take a business-first approach, focusing on outcomes rather than features * You can simplify complexity and clearly articulate solution value * You are confident engaging stakeholders and challenging assumptions when needed * You balance strategic thinking with pragmatic delivery * You actively contribute to building stronger teams and better solutions   If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn.    COMMITMENT TO REACHING ALL KINDS OF PEOPLE  We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all.    THE BENEFITS   This is a full-time position based in Utrecht with hybrid working model. The offered base salary range is €7500-€8500 monthly, depending on experience.  Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer:  * Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (country-dependent)  * Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs  * Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts  Our benefits are tailored to each location. Your Talent Partner will provide full details during the hiring process.     YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. Your CV should cover key information on relevant experiences and expertise. We do not require information such as age, gender, marital status, or a headshot in your application. We review all candidates based on skills, experience, and potential. ⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud! We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know.     ABOUT VALTECH Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.  At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.  At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.  Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.

Databricks

JOB ID:  FEQ227R117 Location: London, United Kingdom Industry: Professional Business Services (Consultancy, Legal, etc) At Databricks, our core values are at the heart of everything we do. A culture of proactiveness and a customer-centric mindset guides us in creating a unified platform that makes data science and analytics accessible to everyone. We aim to inspire our customers to make informed decisions that push their business forward. We provide a user-friendly and intuitive platform that makes it easy to turn insights into action and fosters a culture of creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement. You will be a vital part of this mission, utilising your technical expertise to demonstrate how our Lakehouse Platform can help customers address their complex data challenges. You'll work with a collaborative, customer-focused team who values innovation and creativity, using your skills to create customised solutions to help our customers achieve their goals and guide their businesses forward. Join us in our quest to change how people work with data and make a better world!   Reporting to the Manager, Field Engineering.   The impact you will have:  * Develop customer engagement strategies in partnership with Account Executive(s) in your designated territory. * Coach junior Solutions Architects and teams on use case prioritisation and building technical champions. * You will influence stakeholders at all levels through complex engagements with the broader cloud ecosystem and third-party applications, ensuring they are excited by the Databricks vision and solution strategy. * Be a 'champion’ for both customers and colleagues, operating as an expert solution architect and trusted advisor for significant data analytics architecture, design, and adoption of the Databricks Lakehouse platform. * Contribute to Databricks' technical community engagement by developing customer-facing collateral and leading workshops, seminars, and meet-ups. * Opportunity to continue your development in one of four tracks - technical specialisation, industry vertical thought leadership, strategic customer vision, and people management.   What we look for: We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled individual to join our UK&I Enterprise Professional Business Team, which focuses on supporting and growing customers in the UK&I. This role offers the opportunity to be based in the London Office, with regular collaboration across the UK&I region and close alignment with our London-based team. Core Technical Qualifications: * Hands-on experience in technical pre-sales or consultancy, with a strong background in Data Science - traditional Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence or Generative AI. * Demonstrated ability to architect end-to-end Data & AI solutions, with specific expertise in modern Generative AI concepts (e.g., fine-tuning, RAG, MLOps for LLMs), using either open source and/or ISV tools such as Dataiku, Domino, DataRobot etc. * Strong proficiency in a core programming language (e.g., Python, SQL) and a willingness to learn (or existing knowledge of) Spark. * Proficiency with big data analytics technologies and public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). * Hands-on expertise in designing and delivering complex proofs-of-concept (PoCs). Pre-Sales & Customer-Facing Skills: * Proven ability to engage with customers in a technical sales capacity: challenging assumptions, guiding discussions to clear outcomes, and communicating both technical and business value propositions. * Experience in the full pre-sales lifecycle, including use case discovery, solution scoping, and delivering complex solution architecture designs to diverse audiences (from engineers to executives). * A customer-centric mindset with a passion for building client relationships and internal partnerships with account teams. Seniority & Leadership: * Demonstrated experience in coaching and mentoring junior team members to help them develop their technical and customer-facing skills. Logistics: * Ability to commute to the London office regularly. * Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20-30% of the time across UK&I and EMEA for customer visits. Nice to Have: * Databricks or other relevant Cloud/Data certifications. About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.

Databricks

REQ ID: FEQ327R160 Location: London, UK Recruiter: Dina Hussain   At Databricks, our core values are at the heart of everything we do; creating a culture of proactiveness and a customer-centric mindset guides us to create a unified platform that makes data science and analytics accessible to everyone. We aim to inspire our customers to make informed decisions that push their business forward. We provide a user-friendly and intuitive platform that makes it easy to turn insights into action and fosters a culture of creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement.    You will be an essential part of this mission, using your technical expertise to demonstrate how our Data Intelligence Platform can help customers solve their complex data challenges. You'll work with a collaborative, customer-focused team that values innovation and creativity, using your skills to create customized solutions to help our customers achieve their goals and guide their businesses forward.    You will engage with our largest and most complex customers across the region to advise them on adopting the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, in collaboration with a world-class, cross-functional team of Solutions Architects, Account Executives, and technology Specialists. You will work closely with a small group of customers and their account teams to help them respond to key business opportunities and challenges.   Join us in our quest to change how people work with data and make a better world!   The impact you will have:  * Engage with some of Databricks’ most complex customers to help them achieve their unified platform goals. * Develop and execute customer engagement strategies in partnership with the Account Executives and Solutions Architects in your designated accounts. * You will coach core account teams and peers on positioning, adoption strategies and execution to achieve your outcomes in a defined timeline. * You will influence stakeholders at all levels through complex engagements with the wider cloud ecosystem and 3rd party applications, ensuring they are excited by the Databricks vision and solution strategy. * Be a 'champion’ for both customers and colleagues, operating as an expert solution architect and trusted advisor for significant data analytics architecture, design, and adoption of the Databricks Lakehouse platform. * Contribute to Databricks' technical community engagement by developing customer-facing collateral and leading workshops, seminars, and meet-ups. * Opportunity to continue your development in one of four tracks - technical specialization, industry vertical thought leadership, strategic customer vision, and people management. What we look for: * Know how to engage in complex customer interactions and sales lifecycle in a technical pre-sales capacity. * You will have a technical background in Data Engineering or Data Warehousing (DWH) or a Machine Learning/AI background  * You will be working with our largest customers across all vertical sectors, focusing on establishing the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform as their platform of choice. * You will enjoy a high degree of autonomy and thrive in working with ambiguous requirements and challenging customer environments. * Ability to influence influential decision-makers and C-level executives through developing relationships and orchestrating teams to achieve long-term success for customers. * Prior experience with coding in a core programming language (i.e., Python or SQL) and willingness to learn a base level of Spark. * Hands-on expertise with complex proofs-of-concept and public cloud platform(s) across AWS, Azure and Google. * Know how to provide technical solutions for specialized customer needs and navigate a competitive landscape. * Nice to have: Databricks Certification * Up to 60% travel to London offices and customer site About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.