Presales Data & AI Solution Architect

At customer site, Flexible
Data & AI, Architecture
Professional

Are you an experienced Solution Architect with a strong track record in Data & AI, and do you navigate effortlessly at the intersection of business, technology, and the commercial domain? Do you have a consulting mindset and the ability, thanks to your expertise in data platforms and AI, to translate complex customer challenges into smart, future‑proof solutions? As a Presales Data & AI Solution Architect within our Data & AI team at Cegeka, you play a key role in winning new data and AI engagements, guiding the entire presales process from the initial conversation through to closing the deal.

  • You are a driving force in presales engagements and complex proposal processes, leading and supporting presales processes, RFPs, and tenders for data and AI solutions
  • You translate customer needs into strong, differentiated solutions and compelling proposals
  • You design end‑to‑end architectures for data platforms (Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, Data Governance) and AI use cases (GenAI, Agentic AI, LLMs, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, etc.)
  • You develop business cases that combine technical depth with commercial relevance
  • You present and defend proposals to stakeholders up to C‑level
  • You combine deep expertise with market insight: you identify opportunities and proactively create new business
  • You support customers in defining their data and AI strategy and roadmap
  • You bring structure to complex environments and translate them into future‑proof architectures

What you need to succeed:

  • You have extensive experience in data environments, preferably within a consulting context
  • You possess in‑depth knowledge of modern data platforms and ecosystems such as the Microsoft Azure Data & AI stack (Fabric, Synapse, Data Factory, Azure Databricks, etc.), Snowflake, and other cloud data platforms, as well as Data Governance, Data Mesh, data lakes, and data warehouses
  • You have strong expertise in AI domains such as GenAI, LLMs, Machine Learning, and advanced analytics
  • You are familiar with the presales process, from discovery and solution design through proposal creation and deal closing
  • You combine technical depth with commercial flair and strong storytelling skills
  • You excel in stakeholder management and in building long‑term customer relationships
  • You have a solid understanding of the market, including partners and competitors
  • You have strong communication skills, both in Dutch and English
  • You work according to a hybrid employment policy: from the Cegeka office near your place of residence (Ghent, Hasselt, Antwerp or Leuven), combined with working from home and on site at the customer

What are we offering:

  • You will be joining a true Top Employer
  • Year after year, Whitelane Research confirms Cegeka’s position as a reliable and leading IT services partner. In 2026, we achieved first place in Security Services for the fourth consecutive year, and a shared second place in both Cloud & Infrastructure Services and Network & Connectivity
  • We ask a lot of (talents) from you. Fortunately, you also get a lot in return! Competence and character are essential to us, in addition to experience and ambitions. Cegeka continuously invests in talent management so that every employee can realize their potential
  • We use a framework aimed at fair compensation, ensuring employees are paid based on their role, experience, and performance, regardless of gender or other non-job-related characteristics.  An electric car with charge card or a mobility budget, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, an interesting group and hospitalization insurance, a mobile phone subscription, a fixed expense allowance, a powerful laptop and the option to give your salary package your own accent thanks to our Flex Reward Plan
  • Flexible working hours and a nice work/life balance
  • A top team: in which new fresh ideas and initiatives are always welcome! Team events, happy hours and an increasingly legendary company party are also part of this
  • Continuous learning: knowledge sharing meetings, participation in conferences and external training. Knowledge sharing and learning are key! Depending on your own interests and initiatives, Cegeka offers various horizontal and vertical career paths
  • We value sustainability by pursuing carbon neutrality with the electrification of our fleet and an environmentally friendly data center. We develop innovative solutions with a positive impact on the environment, people and society, and strive for an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone is valued and heard.

Benefits

Market-compliant salary with attractive extra benefits.

Continuous learning via hackathons, innovation centers, events,...

Flexible working hours supporting your work/life balance.

Career growth with horizontal and vertical development paths.

Hybrid work model blending office and remote work efficiently.

Personal guidance from managers, coaches, and sparring partners.

ESG: lower emissions, foster inclusion and drive sustainability in IT.

Cegeka proudly holds the Top Employer certificate.

Team events, happy hours, sports events, and epic company festival.

Application flow

1. Apply

If the role is interesting apply, or get in touch with the dedicated recruiter for more details.

2. Assessment

Our Recruitment team will take a look at your application and let you know the next steps.

3. Meet us

Within two steps we will meet and we can discover together if we are a match on both sides.

4. Time to start!

Accepted our proposal? Great! We look forward to working with you.

Do you have any questions about this role?

Let's connect.

Anneleen Valkeneers

anneleen.valkeneers@cegeka.com
+32 11 240234
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