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Solution Engineer - Data Platform

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$130,900 - $251,900
Data
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Job Description

Microsoft is seeking a Solution Engineer - Data Platform to join their team focusing on commercial FSI customers. This role combines deep technical expertise in databases and analytics with customer-facing responsibilities in the era of AI.

The position involves working with Microsoft's rich portfolio of database and analytics products, including IaaS and PaaS services on the Azure Platform. As a Solution Engineer, you'll be instrumental in helping enterprises maximize the potential of Microsoft's cloud database and analytics stack throughout their deployment journey.

Key aspects of the role include:

  • Collaborating with engineering leaders and platform teams to accelerate the Fabric Data Platform
  • Leading hands-on engagements including Proof of Concepts, hackathons, and architecture workshops
  • Guiding customers through secure, scalable solution design
  • Influencing technical decisions and accelerating database and analytics migration
  • Working with Azure Databases (SQL DB, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL) and Analytics (Fabric, Azure Databricks, Purview)

The role offers significant opportunity for career growth, developing business acumen, and honing technical skills in solution design and deployment. You'll work in a flexible environment with up to 50% work from home capability and 25-50% travel requirements.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, savings and investments, maternity/paternity leave, generous time off, and opportunities for networking and professional development.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about databases and analytics who wants to work at the forefront of cloud technology and AI, helping customers modernize their data platforms while enjoying the benefits and growth opportunities that come with working at Microsoft.

Last updated 3 days ago

Responsibilities For Solution Engineer - Data Platform

  • Drive technical sales with decision makers using demos and PoCs
  • Lead hands-on engagements—hackathons and architecture workshops
  • Build trusted relationships with platform leads
  • Resolve technical blockers and objections
  • Maintain deep expertise in Analytics Portfolio
  • Maintain and grow expertise in on-prem EDW solutions
  • Represent Microsoft through thought leadership

Requirements For Solution Engineer - Data Platform

MongoDB
PostgreSQL
  • Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
  • 3+ years experience on Azure Databases (SQL DB, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL)
  • 3+ years experience with Azure Analytics (Fabric, Azure Databricks, Purview)
  • 2+ years experience with data warehouse & big data migration
  • 2+ years experience leading technical engagements
  • Experience with cloud and hybrid infrastructures
  • Relevant technical certifications preferred

Benefits For Solution Engineer - Data Platform

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect