A leading technology services organisation in the UAE seeks a senior Data & AI Solution Architect to define and sell hybrid cloud and AI infrastructure solutions. This role blends pre-sales, solution design, and hands‑on architecture for Azure, private AI platforms, and data centre deployments.

What you’ll do

• Lead technical pre-sales and architecture for hybrid cloud and AI infrastructure programmes.
• Translate requirements into solution designs, BOMs, SOWs, and roadmap recommendations.
• Advise customers on GPU platform selection, rack/pod sizing, and AI-ready data centre constraints (power, cooling, density).
• Design high-performance networking and storage for AI (InfiniBand/Ethernet, Arista/Cisco, Weka/VAST/NVMe).
• Create repeatable IaC deployment patterns (Terraform/Bicep) and integrate solutions into ITSM, security, and operations.
• Run workshops, POCs, and executive briefings to validate technical and commercial fit.

What we’re looking for

• 8+ years in solution architecture, infrastructure consulting, or technical pre-sales with hybrid/Azure experience.
• Practical experience with GPU/HPC or AI infrastructure and multi‑vendor ecosystems (NVIDIA, AMD, Dell, HPE, Supermicro, Cisco).
• Good grasp of physical data centre constraints (MW/rack planning, liquid cooling vs air, floor loading).
• Proven client-facing skills: proposals, RFP responses, and executive communication.
• Strong networking and storage knowledge relevant to AI workloads.

Tech environment

Azure & hybrid platforms; NVIDIA/AMD GPU clusters; Dell/HPE/Supermicro servers; InfiniBand & high-performance Ethernet; Arista/Cisco fabrics; Weka, VAST Data, NVMe storage; Terraform/Bicep automation.

Why apply

Influence large-scale AI and cloud programmes across the region, shape next‑generation infrastructure decisions, and lead architecture from strategy through delivery.

Recruitment Process

The role has recently opened so please apply within and once your application is reviewed you will be contacted if your profile meets the necessary requirements. The customer will conduct both online and face to face interviews based on candidate location and availability.

Your Consultant

Michael Deane, Senior Recruitment Consultant with a focus on placing C-Suite, VP & Senior talent, along with Technical and Business Development professionals within Enterprise Technology across the Middle East region. Michael has an extensive technical, leadership and recruitment background.