Senior Solutions Engineer

Sydney 23 months ago Remote Full-time External
Negotiable
Description Confluent is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure focused on data in motion. Have you ever found a new favourite series on Netflix, picked up groceries curbside at Walmart, or paid for something using Square? That’s the power of data in motion in action—giving organisations instant access to the massive amounts of data that is constantly flowing throughout their business. At Confluent, we’re building the foundational platform for this new paradigm of data infrastructure. Our cloud-native offering is designed to be the intelligent connective tissue enabling real-time data, from multiple sources, to constantly stream across the organisation. With Confluent, organisations can create a central nervous system to innovate and win in a digital-first world. We’re looking for self-motivated team members who crave a challenge and feel energised to roll up their sleeves and help realise Confluent’s enormous potential. Chart your own path and take healthy risks as we solve big problems together. We value having diverse teams and want you to grow as we grow—whether you’re just starting out in your career or managing a large team, you’ll be amazed at the magnitude of your impact. About the Role: What You Will Do: • Experience with technical sales of distributed systems, infrastructure software like databases, message queues, SaaS, or Big Data products • Exceptional presentation and communications capabilities. • Confidence presenting to a highly skilled and experienced audience, including enterprise architects and C-level executives • Clear, consistent demonstration of self-starter behavior and a desire to tackle hard technical problems • Bachelor’s level degree in Computer Science or relevant experience What You Will Bring: • You have experience with Enterprise customers and in the Banking and Financial institutes space • Proficiency in Java or Python with experience developing ETL applications • Previous experience building solutions with Apache Kafka • Understanding of systems operations concepts (disk, network, operating systems, etc) • Experience building and operating large-scale systems What Gives You an Edge: • Smart, humble and empathetic • Appetite to learn in a field which is ever evolving. Inquisitive and not afraid to ask all the questions, no matter how basic • Adaptable to the myriad of challenges each day can present • Always ready to roll up your sleeves and help others, getting involved in projects where you feel you can add value • Strive for excellence in your work, your team and the company Come As You Are At Confluent, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. The more diverse we are, the richer our community and the broader our impact. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Click HERE to review our Candidate Privacy Notice which describes how and when Confluent, Inc., and its group companies, collects, uses, and shares certain personal information of California job applicants and prospective employees. #LI-Remote