Principal Pre-Sales Architect in Manchester

Nimble Approach are a rapidly growing Product & Tech consultancy who deliver value and enhance organisations. We pride ourselves on delivering great projects to multiple clients in different industries including Education, Government, Betting & Gaming, Utilities, Fintech, Manufacturing, Healthcare and more, so there is lots of opportunity to try out new things!

We believe in delivering value at pace and enhancing the organisations that we work with. This would not be possible without our amazing Nimble specialists who leave their mark everywhere they go. Our projects are diverse and different, just like our ways of working and our people. One of our key focuses is maintaining a strong culture of pragmatic, skilled, egoless people who collaborate to get things done and have lots of fun along the way.

We currently have offices in Sheffield (our HQ), Leeds & Manchester, however, a lot of us work remotely. We prefer for everyone to work however is best for them – all we ask is that people go into the office a few times a month and for team / client meetings when required.

This is a defining role for a technology leader who wants to bridge the gap between complex engineering and commercial strategy. As our Principal Pre–Sales Architect at Nimble, you won’t just be delivering software; you will be winning hearts, minds, and business.

You’ll be the tip of the spear for our Client Delivery capability — the first on the ground, the trusted advisor to C-level executives, and the architect of our future growth. We’re looking for a proactive storyteller who can listen to clients, handle ambiguity and translate deep technical expertise into compelling business value, shaping bids, winning work, and setting the standard for technical excellence.

Your Impact

• Driving Growth & Commercial Strategy (Pre-Sales)
  • Work closely with the Growth team to shape the future: Lead technical pre-sales activities, crafting winning proposals and bids that demonstrate Nimble’s unique value proposition.
  • Trusted Advisor: Partner with prospective clients to diagnose their true pain points, designing pragmatic, high-impact solutions that turn prospects into long-term partners.
  • Identify Opportunity: Use your deep understanding of client landscapes to proactively identify and qualify new commercial opportunities within existing accounts.
  • Strategic Influence: Work directly with Nimble leadership to formulate account strategies and identify new market avenues for our engineering capability.
• Strategic Client Leadership
  • First on the Ground: Enjoy the autonomy of launching new engagements, navigating initial uncertainty to build high-performing delivery teams from scratch.
  • Senior Stakeholder Management: Build lasting relationships with senior client stakeholders, becoming their go-to person for technical vision and strategy.
  • Champion Nimble: Act as the face of our technical brand, fostering a unified identity and cross-pollinating knowledge across teams and domains.
• Technical Excellence & Mentorship
  • Architectural Vision: Use a broad toolbox of architectural patterns to design robust, pragmatic solutions. You know when to build, when to buy, and how to advocate for the right choice.
  • Set the Standard: Establish the bar for 'what good looks like' across multiple teams and ensure we consistently hit it.
  • Empower Others: Mentor Senior and Lead consultants, lifting them up and giving them the confidence to drive technical initiatives.

What You Bring

• Pre-Sales DNA: You have a proven track record in technical pre-sales or sales engineering. You enjoy the thrill of the pitch and the satisfaction of a win.
• Commercial Acumen: You possess a creative, commercially aware mindset, constantly aligning client goals with Nimble’s growth objectives.
• Deep Technical Expertise: You have hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS or Azure) and a strong grasp of multiple programming paradigms.
• Architectural Authority: You can design complex systems and explain them simply. You bridge the gap between code and concept.
• Engaging Communicator: You are a natural 'people person' with exceptional interpersonal skills, able to build rapport with non-technical audiences instantly.

Why Nimble?

• We don’t just want you to work here; we want you to grow here. We offer a flat structure where your voice shapes our OKRs and our future.
• Autonomy & Growth: £2k annual 'Champion Fund' to spend entirely as you wish on your own L&D, plus dedicated time to learn.
• Reward: Competitive salary, company pension, and a £3,000 referral scheme for every successful hire you bring in.
• Wellness: Private healthcare (for you and a family member), regular 1-1s with mental health first aiders, and a supportive, 'egoless' culture.
• Community & Fun: From escape rooms and bouldering to gin tasting and tech meetups, we genuinely enjoy each other’s company.
• Flexibility: Top-tier equipment (Mac or Windows) and a relaxed environment that focuses on client outcomes.

What we offer

• Private healthcare for you and a family member through Westfield Health.
• Multiple Qualified Mental Health First Aider’s with regular 1-1’s available.
• £2k champion fund to spend as you wish on your own L&D.
• Referral scheme (£3,000) for every successful applicant.
• Dedicated time to spend on your L&D, including time to complete courses and qualifications.
• Flat organisational structure with lots of career progression opportunities.
• Laptop and any practicable equipment provided (either a Mac or Windows).
• Regular Nimble Socials (both virtual & physical) including Escape rooms, Lunches, Award nights, Bowling, Bouldering and more!
• Relaxed and fun working environment.
• Engaging and collaborative communities to be involved in.
• A chance to be involved in company OKRs and shape how we will be in the future.
• 25 days holiday allowance + bank holidays.
• Company pension (with employer contributions).

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Nimble Approach, we strongly believe that discrimination and victimisation is unacceptable. It is our duty to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable facilities or treatment (either directly or indirectly) in recruitment or employment on grounds of age, disability, gender / gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy / maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation (the protected characteristics). Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We want everyone at Nimble and those applying to join us to feel safe, supported and encouraged so if we can make any adjustments to help with your application or you require any assistance please reach out to us on people@nimbleapproach.com and we are happy to help.