Database Sales Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Database Sales Engineer with a strong background in database consulting, professional services, and enterprise solution architecture. The ideal candidate will be responsible for engaging with clients, understanding business and technical requirements, responding to RFP/RFTs, and designing scalable database, analytics, and cloud-based solutions.

This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise, customer-facing consulting skills, and the ability to present complex solutions to technical and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present solution proposals, architecture documents, and RFP/RFT responses.
• Design and recommend database modernization, migration, performance optimization, and analytics solutions.
• Provide technical leadership during pre-sales engagements and proof-of-concept activities.
• Collaborate with delivery, engineering, and sales teams to develop winning customer solutions.
• Advise clients on database architecture best practices, cloud adoption strategies, and data management frameworks.
• Deliver technical presentations, demonstrations, and executive briefings to large audiences and senior stakeholders.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies including AI, vector databases, and advanced analytics platforms.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in database administration, database engineering, solution architecture, or professional services consulting.
• Proven experience in customer-facing consulting, solution architecture, or sales engineering roles.
• Strong experience in RFP/RFT responses and enterprise solution design.
• Hands-on expertise in one or more of the following database technologies:
• Informix (Highly Preferred)
• Ingres / Actian Databases
• IBM DB2
• Teradata / Netezza
• Oracle Database

Like to have

Currently working with vector databases and AI technologies.

Key Competencies

• Solution Architecture
• Pre-Sales & Sales Engineering
• RFP/RFT Management
• Database Consulting
• Cloud Architecture