ABOUT DATASTAX
DataStax delivers Apache Cassandra™ in a database platform purpose built for the performance and availability demands of IOT, web, and mobile applications, giving enterprises a secure always-on database that remains operationally simple when scaled in a single datacenter or across multiple datacenters and clouds.
OPPORTUNITY
DataStax is looking for a talented SolutionsArchitect with expertise in big data technology to support our partner organization. This position will focus on our relationships with OEM and Systems Integrator partners. Responsibilities will include supporting OEM sales and technical presales interactions with SI partners to include preliminary training, technical messaging communication and as-needed technical consultation. This role will cover global OEMs and SIs and will include the following:
Essential Job Functions:
Qualifying customerrequirements and effectively articulating DataStax’s ability to meet theserequirements.
Ensuring the success of OEM/SI partnerships through effective prioritization and management of technical enablement efforts, joint customer support and jointly developed technical and marketing collateral.
Partner education and dealsupport maximizing DataStax’s success through effective coaching and product positioning
Developing and delivering exceptional company/product presentations and demonstrations 1:1 and 1:many
An active member of the fieldfeedback process to the Product Management team
Engagement of the Cassandracommunity through attendance of community events and the delivery of DataStax content as required.
Job Requirements:
2+ years working in partner sales organizations
2+ years customer-facing experience
5+ years experience in both traditionalRDBMS and/or NoSQL databases, including Data Modeling
5+ years experience with Linux, Shell scripting and/or Python/Java
Proven track record within asoftware vendor or turn-key hardware/software vendor
Strong communication and presentation skills with an ability to present complex solutions concisely 1:1 and to a large audience. Direct exposure to Cassandra, Hadoop, Spark and Solr preferable but not required.
Fluency in speaking to the full range of IT stakeholders including the IT Director / CIO level
Organized and analytical, ableto thrive under pressure with outstanding time management skills
Creative and adaptive approach to removing obstacles and accelerating the sales cycle
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time is required Location: North America near a major airport.
