Staff Solution Sales Engineer

IBM

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Work type: On-site
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted: 10 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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As a Staff Solution Sales Engineer at Confluent in Atlanta, you will join the high-performing sales team to drive technical engagements and solution selling for enterprise customers. Your primary responsibilities include conducting deep-dive technical presentations, architecting scalable data streaming solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address complex business challenges. You will leverage your expertise in Apache Kafka, cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, and scripting languages such as Python and Bash to build innovative solutions that meet customer needs at scale. This role requires a strong background in distributed systems, data engineering, and experience working within the enterprise software domain, making it ideal for someone who thrives on solving intricate technical problems and enjoys engaging with clients to deliver impactful results.

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Kafka Confluent CI/CD AWS Azure GCP Docker Kubernetes Terraform Python Java PostgreSQL MySQL REST APIs JSON DevOps Scalability Security

What you'll do

Analyze customer requirements to recommend Confluent solutions.
Design and deliver technical presentations for enterprise clients.
Provide pre-sales technical support to the sales team.
Conduct proof-of-concept projects to demonstrate solution value.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Confluent products and industry trends.

What we're looking for

Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise software sales.
Proven track record in selling data integration and management solutions.
Strong understanding of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Excellent communication skills for client presentations and negotiations.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
CISSP, CISM, or similar security certifications preferred but not required.

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