Solutions Architect - France

GitLab is seeking a Solutions Architect to join its Southern Europe team with a focus on France. The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor to GitLab prospects and customers, helping them understand how GitLab's DevSecOps platform addresses technical requirements and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical discovery, demos, and validation to show how GitLab's AI-powered DevSecOps platform meets customers' technical and business needs.
• Drive the technical evaluation process, including solution design, POC/POV ownership, workshop design, and technical components of tenders, audits, and value stream assessments.
• Collaborate with Account Executives and regional sales teams to shape and execute account strategies.
• Build and deepen relationships with technical practitioners and business leaders, guiding them through GitLab-driven transformation.
• Advise customers on modern software development, continuous integration, continuous deployment, security, and cloud practices.
• Serve as the voice of the customer with Product Management, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing.
• Maintain and extend technical expertise in GitLab, DevSecOps, AI, and related cloud technologies.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in technical pre-sales, consulting, or similar roles.
• Proficiency with the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including modern DevSecOps practices.
• Hands-on experience with GitLab or comparable source control, CI/CD, and collaboration platforms.
• Practical knowledge of cloud computing concepts and related technologies.
• Ability to lead technical evaluations and design workshops.
• Clear technical communication and presentation skills.
• Skill in building trusted relationships and acting as a customer advocate.

What GitLab Offers:

• Benefits to support health, finances, and well-being.
• Flexible Paid Time Off.
• Team Member Resource Groups.
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Growth and Development Fund.
• Parental Leave.