Senior Solutions Engineer, Confluent

• Experience with technical sales / pre-sales / solutions engineering 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 in particular within core public sector organisations inc. but not limited to the likes of HMRC, MoD and the NHS for example
• 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
• Proficiency in Java or Python with experience developing ETL applications
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with public sector compliance, procurement processes, and digital transformation initiatives
• Self-motivated and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment

Desirable

• Confluent Enterprise Solutions Engineers drive the technical evaluation stage of the overall sales process, making them critical drivers of customer success as real-time data streams become more and more important in the modern enterprise
• In this role, you will be the key technical advisor to the sales team, work very closely with the product management and engineering teams, and serve as a vital product advocate in front of prospects, customers, and the wider Kafka and Big Data communities
• We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Solutions Engineer (pre-sales) to join our team at Confluent, focusing on the public sector
• In this role, you will act as a trusted technical advisor, collaborating with sales teams to identify customer challenges, demonstrate the value of Confluent’s event streaming platform, and design tailored solutions for government organisations
• Partner with account executives to drive adoption of Confluent’s data-streaming platform (DSP) within the public sector
• Lead discovery sessions to understand customer pain points and technical requirements
• Deliver impactful product demonstrations, proof-of-concepts, and architectural guidance
• Advocate for the benefits of event-driven architecture and data streaming solutions in modernising government infrastructure
• Build trusted relationships with key technical stakeholders, including architects, developers, and IT leaders
• Stay current on industry trends, government compliance requirements, and Confluent’s evolving product suite
• Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, product, and marketing) to influence product direction and meet customer needs