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# Solutions Architect

- **Company:** AIVEN INC.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Apache Lucene, Linux, Distributed Data Store, Elasticsearch, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Networking Basics, NoSQL, Redis, Ruby, Data Streaming, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Apache Flink, Apache Kafka, Search Engines, Vertica, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/auth/login?destination=/job/senior-solutions-architect/10620365

## About the Role

We're a global team of over 400 people, working together to push the boundaries of open-source technology and multi-cloud solutions. Our vision is to help developers, builders, and creators bring their ideas to life with speed and simplicity, by providing a cloud data platform that makes open-source databases, search, streaming, and application infrastructure easily accessible to everyone., Suitable candidates must have proven experience in one or more of the following areas that will be required in their day-to-day job: Apache Kafka, Clickhouse, PostgreSQL, MySQL, OpenSearch, or Redis., * Experience working in technology/software sales, pre-sales or consulting

 * Fluency in one or more programming languages, such as Java, Python, Go or Ruby
 * Strong ability to translate complex technical jargon into clear, persuasive business value for non-technical buyers.
 * Experience implementing proof of concepts as needed, to work with Aiven services in order to address business requirements
 * Knowledgeable of public clouds (AWS, Google, or Azure) and in the areas of compute, storage - block and object, networking, and security groups
 * Linux operating system; demonstrable experience using various Linux utilities and tools (installation, securing system, storage, etc.) and a good grasp of networking basics like DNS
 * Strong understanding with search-engine ecosystems (OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, or Lucene).
 * Hands-on experience with streaming frameworks: Proficiency with tools like Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, Apache Spark Streaming, or AWS Kinesis.
 * Understanding storage systems: Familiarity with distributed storage, NoSQL databases, and data lakes.
 * Attention to detail and good problem-solving and project management skills
 * Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work well with cross-functional teams
 * Relationship Building: Capability to build trust quickly and maintain strong relationships with both internal sales reps and external clients.

## Description

We are looking for a customer-centric Senior Solutions Architect to promote using Aiven's managed open-source services. An ideal candidate will be passionate about open-source technology and genuinely want to help customers in a pre-sales and post-sales capacity., The position is full-time and permanent, located in the West Coast preferred.
What You'll Do:

 * Help customers succeed, building successful relationships from pre-sales stage to roll out and beyond
 * Conduct successful proof of concepts and solve the customers' problems in getting up and running
 * Actively contribute to customer stability, enablement, and growth
 * Be an active contributor during the sales process as well as to our existing customers
 * Be an ambassador for Aiven by various means, such as writing technical blogs, conducting webinars, sponsoring meetups, or technical talks at conferences
 * Travel up to 20% of the time


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