Staff Solution Sales Engineer

IBM

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

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As a Staff Solution Sales Engineer at Confluent in Washington, DC, 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 programming languages such as Java and Python to build innovative solutions that meet customer needs. This role requires a strong background in big data technologies, experience with distributed systems, and the ability to navigate large-scale enterprise environments effectively.

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Kafka Confluent AWS Azure GCP Docker Kubernetes CI/CD Python SQL PostgreSQL MongoDB Redis Linux Git Jira Terraform Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Analyze customer needs and design tailored solutions using Confluent products.
Conduct product demonstrations to showcase technical capabilities and benefits.
Provide pre-sales technical support by answering complex questions and addressing concerns.
Collaborate with sales teams to develop strategies for closing deals.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, competitor offerings, and technological advancements.

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-based technologies and services.
Excellent communication skills for client presentations and negotiations.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certification preferred.
Experience with Apache Kafka and Confluent Platform is a plus.

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