About the job
Our Mission
At Datacom, we bridge the gap between people and technology to tackle challenges, generate opportunities, and unveil new possibilities for the communities we serve.
Our Vision
We collaborate with various organizations and communities across Australia and New Zealand, making a meaningful impact in people's lives while empowering organizations to harness technology for innovation and growth.
About the Role
We are in search of a highly qualified and seasoned Principal Consultant to enhance our team. The perfect candidate will possess a robust software development background, showcasing a successful track record in delivering systems utilizing diverse technologies, along with a profound comprehension of application architectures within enterprise settings. We place a premium on candidates who can exhibit practical experience and a genuine enthusiasm for leveraging Artificial Intelligence to foster innovative solutions.
This role is crucial in steering our pre-sales consulting initiatives, encompassing RFx, discovery, solution design, and estimation for various integration and application development projects. As a client-facing role, exceptional communication skills and the ability to connect with people are essential. The Principal Consultant will collaborate closely with General Managers, Practice Managers, Architects, Technical Leads, and client stakeholders, often identifying and integrating AI-driven strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Sales Consulting:
- Lead and engage in client discovery workshops to uncover business requirements and technical challenges, delivering compelling solutions and proactively identifying AI-enabled opportunities.
- Design and architect robust application solutions that align with business goals and technical constraints.
- Create persuasive technical proposals and presentations to secure new business.
- Provide timely and accurate estimates for project scopes and timelines.
Solution Architecture:
- Define and document high-level application architecture blueprints and methodologies.
- Identify potential risks and challenges and strategize mitigation plans.
- Ensure that projects deliver the desired business outcomes based on proposed solutions.
- Stay abreast of the latest trends in application development, with a strong focus on advancements in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Generative AI.
- Contribute to the creation of reusable solutions and consulting frameworks.
- Implement cutting-edge AI methodologies in solution delivery.

