At a Glance
- Tasks: Partner with teams to design scalable tech solutions and lead customer discussions.
- Company: High-growth global SaaS business with a dynamic culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus potential, and hybrid work model.
- Other info: Clear career progression into senior roles within a fast-growing company.
- Why this job: Influence enterprise-level decisions and work on exciting international projects.
- Qualifications: 3 years in Solutions Engineering and strong technical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 80000 £ per year.
We're working with a high-growth global SaaS business seeking a technically strong Solutions Engineer to partner with Sales, Product and Engineering teams throughout the pre-sales lifecycle. This position sits at the intersection of technology and commercial strategy, helping prospective customers understand how the platform integrates into their existing ecosystem while designing scalable technical solutions that drive successful adoption. You will become the technical authority within the sales process, leading architecture discussions, overcoming integration challenges and demonstrating how the platform can deliver value across complex customer environments.
What You'll Be Doing
- Partner with commercial teams to qualify technical opportunities
- Lead technical discovery sessions with prospective customers
- Understand existing customer architecture and integration requirements
- Design scalable integration solutions and implementation approaches
- Conduct technical product demonstrations tailored to customer use cases
- Run API walkthroughs and architecture workshops
- Build proof-of-concepts and prototype integrations where required
- Identify potential technical risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Respond to technical questions throughout the sales cycle
- Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams to influence future roadmap decisions
- Support handover into implementation and customer success teams following contract signature
What We're Looking For
- 3 years' experience in Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, Solution Architecture, Technical Consulting or Integration Engineering
- Strong experience engaging directly with customers in technical pre-sales environments
- Excellent understanding of REST APIs, HTTP, web services and system integrations
- Strong SQL skills and ability to analyse technical requirements
- Experience discussing application architecture, data flows and integration design
- JavaScript knowledge or coding experience is highly desirable
- Experience creating proofs-of-concept, prototypes or custom demonstrations
- Degree in Computer Science or a relevant field
- Ability to engage credibly with engineers, architects, senior stakeholders and business leaders
Why Apply?
- Highly visible role influencing enterprise-level technical decisions
- Work alongside Sales, Product and Engineering leadership
- Exposure to complex international commerce and SaaS integrations
- Fast-growing business with strong commercial momentum
- Clear progression into Senior Solutions Engineering or Architecture pathways
NB: NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
Presales Engineer in London employer: Runtime Group Ltd
Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding global SaaS platform in London, where you will play a pivotal role as a Presales Engineer. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and growth, offering you the opportunity to influence enterprise-level technical decisions while working closely with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams. With a competitive salary and clear pathways for career advancement, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a thriving environment.
