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These solutions rely on advanced algorithms capable of automatically detecting and identifying objects of interest in the fields of intelligence, defense, and aerospace.\nSince joining the Safran Group in September 2024, Safran.AI has also been contributing to the Group’s transformation by applying AI solutions to Industry 4.0 challenges. For example, AI-powered automated image analysis can support inspectors responsible for checking critical components by helping them detect potential anomalies from digital images.\nWith a team of 250 employees, you will join passionate and multidisciplinary teams bringing together some of the most recognized talents in the industry, all driven by the same commitment to excellence and technological innovation.\nKey Challenges of the Role\nAs a Solution Architect based in Abu Dhabi, you are the primary technical point of contact for our prospects, clients, and partners in the Middle East and North Africa region.\nThanks to your experience in the defence sector ideally on intelligence solutions, you are able to independently demonstrate the value of Safran.AI solutions, from both a technical and functional standpoint.\nWorking alongside a Sales Manager also based in Abu Dhabi, you lead the technical scoping of business opportunities in order to propose high value-added solutions.\nYour Activities and Responsibilities\nSupport the sales teamsby leading workshops, presentations, and technical discussions with prospects;\n\nAnalyze prospects’ business and technical challenges, translate them into functional and technical requirements, and develop a vision for the solution;\n\nDesign solution architecturesby evaluating different options against technical, functional, economic, security, scalability, performance, interoperability, and operational criteria. Then communicate these decisions through architecture deliverables tailored to different stakeholders, both internally and with prospects;\n\nIdentify technical risksand, when necessary, set up proofs of concept to validate choices;\n\nWork closely with engineering, product, and deployment teamsto validate the feasibility of architectures and any necessary custom development;\n\nContribute to the continuous improvement of the company’s Solution Architecture practices;\n\nDuring project execution, you act as Safran.AI’s local technical representative. For smaller projects, you may take full technical responsibility, working closely with the Product, Engineering, Deployment, and Support teams to deliver on commitments, ensure the quality of deliverables, and implement high-value solutions aligned with our clients’ needs. For larger projects, a Technical Project Manager based in Franceleads the project, with you acting as their key local technical partner.\n\nOn the Tech Side\nOur development teams use robust technologies such as Python, FastAPI, Typescript, Docker, PostgreSQL, Nomad, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, Grafana, PyTorch, AWS, Notion, Slack.\n\nWe are first and foremost a software publisher, while also being fully capable of supporting our clients on integration and infrastructure challenges according to their needs. Our scope of intervention thus covers everything from providing ready-to-use Docker images to deploying a sovereign data centre, including the integration of our solutions within third-party systems such as GIS platforms, data platforms, or command software.\n\nAbout You\nYou are passionate about innovative technologies and client relationships, enjoy international environments, and wish to grow within the demanding and stimulating world of defence: \nYou have at least 5 to 8 years of professional experience, with hands-on experience in custom software development. You are therefore comfortable understanding and addressing the needs of prospects requiring bespoke development, going beyond deployment and integration challenges alone. 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