Lead Software Engineer, Solution / Presales Architect

About the role

Capgemini's SAP Solutions team drives digital transformation for global enterprises through end‑to‑end SAP S/4HANA solutioning and presales. The Lead Software Engineer partners with sales, account teams and SMEs to craft bid responses, estimate large‑scale SAP projects (5‑15 M EUR) and showcase next‑gen SAP innovations on BTP, GenAI and related platforms. Role involves mentoring architects, shaping solution strategy, and extensive client workshops across Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune and Gandhinagar, with a hybrid onsite work model.

What you’ll do

• Develop end‑to‑end SAP solution designs and bid responses for global customers
• Lead solution strategy workshops with account, sales and partner teams
• Drive adoption of SAP innovations on BTP, GenAI, Joule and Signavio
• Mentor and grow a team of architects, enhancing solutioning capabilities and automation
• Manage estimation, costing and commercial offers for large SAP transformation projects
• Represent Capgemini in industry events and forums
• Coordinate multi‑cultural delivery teams across locations
• Travel extensively for client workshops and deal shaping

What you’ll bring

• 10+ years SAP experience
• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA and at least one core module (e.g., FICO, O2C, P2P, SCM)
• Proven pre‑sales solution architecture for large strategic deals (>10 M EUR)
• Experience leading SAP AD implementation projects (5‑7 years)
• Strong stakeholder management with senior client executives
• Ability to estimate, cost and commercialize SAP solutions
• Hands‑on delivery management in multi‑location global delivery setups
• Excellent English communication and team leadership