Principal Engineer - Solutions/PreSales & Delivery

Role Overview :

A senior engineering leader who is the technical pre-sales and carries it through to engineering and deployment : technically deep enough to own the solution, and strong enough on customer management to own the relationship.

You own the technical narrative from RFP response through technical conversations, technical kick-off, and live deployment, acting as the single point of contact (SPOC) from Engineering to fast-track deployments, remove roadblocks, and guide teams through complex technical problems.

Experience :

- 8 - 12 years overall, including 4 - 6 years of hands-on software development experience.

Tech Stack :

- Java, Spring Boot, Linux, MySQL, cloud, APIs, microservices, and containerized deployments.

AI Expertise :

- Practical use of AI tools across solutioning, development, debugging, troubleshooting, deployment, and technical research.

Telecom Expertise :

- Strong knowledge of telecom VAS and mobile network architecture (Core, Signaling, IN) and integrations with HLR/HSS, MSC, SMSC, IN/SCP, PCRF, OCS, USSD Gateway, and MMSC.

Protocols :

- Working knowledge of SIP/RTP, SMPP, Diameter, SS7/SIGTRAN, SCCP, MAP, CAP/CAMEL, and INAP. USSD, MM7, REST/SOAP are an advantage.

Technical Pre-Sales & Customer Management :

- Experience handling RFPs, solution presentations, technical proposals, and customer-facing technical discussions.

- Strong ability to manage technical relationships with telecom operators, align stakeholders, and manage expectations.

Communication :

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both C-level and engineering stakeholders.

Skills

Presales, Java, Spring Boot, Telecom, RFP, Network Architecture