Software Solution Architect with Pre-Sales Focus | Software Solution Architect 80-100 % mit Schwerpunkt Pre-Sales

Marco R. Fuhrer Unternehmensberatung

Zürich, ZH, Switzerland
Published Dec 1, 2025
Part-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This critical role involves co-responsibility for the Solution Architecture of the TAXA software suite tailored for Swiss tax authorities. A central element of the position is Pre-Sales, where you will define and champion the technical solution design directly to clients, ensuring seamless integration into their existing IT landscapes. You will act as the representative for the tax domain in internal architecture committees and spearhead solution design, coordinating technology and development partners on innovation projects and Proof-of-Concepts. Furthermore, you will manage the architecture component during tender processes for cantonal and communal tax offices. This position demands deep technical expertise in modern architecture patterns like Microservices, SaaS, and Kubernetes, coupled with exceptional presentation skills to effectively translate complex technical arguments into persuasive sales points for C-level stakeholders.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience

Experience

  • Minimum five years of experience as a Solution Architect or Technical Lead
  • Experience in agile software development of complex software solutions
  • Fundamental customer contact experience (Pre-Sales, project presentations)
  • Professional experience working within the public sector is ideal

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must be able to present technical arguments and translate them into sales arguments for C-level. Requires strong analytical, structured, and solution-oriented approach with high assertiveness and perseverance.