Principal Solution Architect

Overview

Job Title: Principal Solution Architect

Location: Abu Dhabi

About Presight

Presight is an ADX-listed public company with Abu Dhabi based G42 as its majority shareholder and is the region’s leading big data analytics company powered by GenAI. It combines big data, analytics, and AI expertise to serve every sector, of every scale, to create business and positive societal impact. Presight excels at all-source data interpretation to support insight-driven decision-making that shapes policy and creates safer, healthier, happier, and more sustainable societies. Today, through its range of GenAI-driven products and solutions, Presight is bringing Applied AI to the private and public sector, enabling them to realize their AI strategy and ambitions faster.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Principal Solution Architect to lead and manage our team of Solution Architects while holding overall accountability for the technical delivery of large, complex projects. This is a pivotal role that combines deep technical expertise, leadership, and client engagement to ensure successful project outcomes and innovation.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing team of Solution Architects, providing coaching, technical guidance, and career development support.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
• Act as a role model for technical leadership and promote knowledge-sharing across teams.
  
  

Technical Delivery & Accountability

• Own and drive the end-to-end technical delivery of large-scale, complex projects, ensuring solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality.
• Ensure architectural decisions meet business requirements while remaining scalable, secure, and efficient.
• Identify and implement opportunities for technical innovation, automation, and process optimisation to improve project outcomes and delivery efficiency.
  
  

Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• Serve as a senior technical point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and ensuring alignment between technical delivery and client expectations.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable plans and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
  

Project Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of projects, managing risks, dependencies, and change.
• Provide regular updates on technical progress, risks, and mitigation plans to senior leadership and project stakeholders.
  
  

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Lead technical assessments and recommend best-fit solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and business strategy.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends, bringing innovative ideas to drive business value and efficiency.
  
  

Qualifications

Key Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant technical certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, TOGAF) are desirable.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in software engineering and architecture, with at least 3+ years in a leadership or principal role.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex technology projects in fast-paced big data environments.
• Extensive full-stack technical knowledge across front-end, back-end, cloud, and DevOps.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in full-stack development, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and modern software architecture patterns (microservices, APIs, containerisation).
• Strong understanding of automation, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
• Ability to evaluate and implement emerging technologies and innovative solutions.
  
  

Leadership & Communication Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire technical teams.
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to manage client expectations and influence decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical solutions to non-technical audiences.
  
  

What We Look For

If you are a performance-driven, inquisitive mind with the agility to adapt to ambiguity, you will fit right in. You should be eager to explore opportunities to build meaningful collaborations with stakeholders and aspire to create unique customer-centric solutions. Bias for action and a passion to conquer new frontiers in the AI space is at the heart of the Presight community.

What Working At Presight Offers

Culture: An open, diverse and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on ground-breaking, industry-first innovations.

Career: Accelerate your career through high-impact projects and access to resources for continuous growth and learning opportunities.

Rewards: A competitive remuneration package with a host of perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits and more.