Pre-Sales Solution Architect

pbWhy SOFICO? /b At bSOFICO /b, we're shaping the future of mobility
- and we're doing it together. Our software, Miles, is a leading platform that enables companies worldwide to manage their leasing, fleet, and mobility operations in one integrated system. Every day, we help our customers work smarter, more efficiently, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. /p pBehind that impact is a close-knit, international team that values collaboration, ownership, and continuous growth. We move forward with ambition but stay grounded in a culture where people support each other and take pride in what they build. /p pFrom our office in bZwijnaarde (Ghent) /b, we're looking for a bPre-Sales Solution Architect /b who’s eager to translate business needs into bscalable, future-ready solutions that shape the direction of our Miles Enterprise Platform and Sofico Cloud /b. /p h3What You’ll Do /h3 pAs a Pre-Sales Solution Architect, you'll translate business needs into end-to-end solution designs that align with the product vision and roadmap of the Miles Enterprise Platform and Sofico Cloud. You'll shape solutions during the sales cycle, ensuring they are technically sound, commercially viable, and ready for implementation. Working closely with Sales, Technology, Product, Marketing, and Operations, you'll bridge customer expectations with technical possibilities and bring solution architecture practices into the Pre-Sales environment. /p ul liDesign end-to-end solutions for customers and prospects, translating business requirements into scalable architectures that align with product strategy and architectural principles /li liDefine integration approaches across APIs, microservices, real-time events, and legacy systems, considering non-functional requirements such as performance, security, availability, and compliance /li liLead solution discovery workshops and act as the architectural counterpart in customer and prospect meetings, explaining technical concepts and trade-offs to different stakeholders /li liOwn the architecture, integration, and security aspects of RFI/RFP responses, ensuring assumptions, dependencies, constraints, and risks are clearly documented /li liGuide existing customers towards the Miles Enterprise Platform and Sofico Cloud by assessing their current landscape and defining realistic migration approaches /li liCollaborate with Sales Engineers on prototypes and API-backed demonstrations, ensuring they reflect Sofico's engineering practices and provide a credible path towards implementation /li liDocument solution designs and decisions to ensure a smooth handover to Operations, while sharing reusable patterns and best practices across the Pre-Sales team /li liBring customer and opportunity feedback to Product and Technology to identify platform gaps and opportunities for standardization /li /ul h3What You Bring /h3 pYou have a passion for software architecture and enjoy translating complex business needs into scalable, future-ready solutions. You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on mindset and feel comfortable switching between technical design, prototyping, and customer conversations in a commercial environment. /p ul liGood understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and architectural modelling /li liSolid knowledge of REST APIs, microservices, event-driven architecture, and integration strategies /li liWorking knowledge of cloud and container environments, as well as security-by-design principles /li liHands-on experience with APIs, prototyping tools, and the technical environments needed to support demonstrations /li liStrong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge constructively /li liCommercial awareness and understanding of how technical decisions impact scope, effort, risk, and pricing /li liExperience in automotive finance, leasing, or fleet management is a plus /li liExperience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) is a plus /li liBasic knowledge of Java and SQL databases is a plus /li /ul h3What’s In It For You /h3 ul liCompetitive salary package /li liCompany car with fuel/charging card or a flexible mobility budget /li liMeal vouchers, eco vouchers, and a monthly net expense allowance /li liHospitalization insurance and group insurance /li liHybrid working, flexible hours, and generous vacation days (including ADV and seniority leave) /li liBike leasing and additional mobility benefits /li liModern, easily accessible office in Ghent with EV charging facilities /li liStructured onboarding with a dedicated coach from day one /li liContinuous learning and career development in an international, multicultural company /li liA vibrant company culture with regular team events, family days, sports activities, and celebrations /li /ul h3Ready to make an impact in the world of mobility? Join SOFICO and let's shape what's next together /h3