Principal Solutions Architect

Mongodb

MongoDB's Application Modernization Platform (AMP) team aims to grow the adoption of MongoDB by accelerating the rate at which legacy applications built on RDBMS can be modernized to MongoDB. The AMP team uses a combination of proprietary GenAI and deterministic tools combined with modernization techniques (methodologies) developed over numerous customer engagements to modernize legacy applications to MongoDB. This involves modernizing both the application tier by decomposing the legacy application into services and building modern services on MongoDB. Our modernization methodologies involve apply specialized tools that automate a wide variety of modernization tasks including analyzing legacy code bases to figure out how to disaggregate them, transforming legacy code (PL/SQL, T-SQL, Java, C#) to modern application frameworks on MongoDB, automated test generation, and side-by-side testing (legacy vs. modern).   We are looking for a Solutions Architect to support the sales and delivery of modernization engagements. Candidates must be located in North America near an airport that will enable them to easily visit customer sites in North America or Europe. This role will be based remotely in Ireland. ROLES RESPONSIBILITIES * Ideally 8 to 11 years of related experience in a customer facing role, with 5 to 7 years of experience in pre-sales with enterprise software * Minimum of 3 years experience with modern scripting languages (e.g. Python, Node.js, SQL) and/or popular programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Java, C#) in a professional capacity * Experience with modern software development processes and application architectures including (not an exhaustive list): agile development, domain driven design, microservice architectures, test-driven development, event-driven architectures, operational data layers, test automation, etc. * Experience designing with scalable and highly available distributed systems in the cloud and on-prem * Facilitate technical workshops and discovery sessions with customer architects, developers, and business leaders * Experience installing and delivering complex demonstrations consisting of multiple applications deployed on Docker and Github Codespaces * Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and business concepts in a clear and compelling manner to technology and business leadership * Ability to strategize with sales teams and provide recommendations on how to drive a multi-threaded account strategy, aligning other MongoDB and ecosystem resources to move towards a mutually beneficial account plan * The ability to travel up to 25% * A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience YOU MAY ALSO HAVE: * Experience selling databases and/or deploying applications with any of the major cloud providers * Experience with database programming and data models * Experience in data engineering or AI/ML projects * Experience in transforming legacy systems and platforms into modern, scalable, and efficient technology stacks * Understanding of popular sales methodologies/ frameworks such as MEDDPICC/ Command of the Message * A MongoDB Certification * A Cloud Provider Certification ABOUT MONGODB MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the data platform for the AI era, enabling builders to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified data platform, the most widely available, globally distributed data platform on the market, helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud data platform and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. With offices worldwide and over 67,000 customers, including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups, relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software. Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB. To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world! MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter. MongoDB is an equal opportunities employer. Req ID: 4263346131

Mongodb

MongoDB's Application Modernization Platform (AMP) team aims to grow the adoption of MongoDB by accelerating the rate at which legacy applications built on RDBMS can be modernized to MongoDB. The AMP team uses a combination of proprietary GenAI and deterministic tools combined with modernization techniques (methodologies) developed over numerous customer engagements to modernize legacy applications to MongoDB. This involves modernizing both the application tier by decomposing the legacy application into services and building modern services on MongoDB. Our modernization methodologies involve apply specialized tools that automate a wide variety of modernization tasks including analyzing legacy code bases to figure out how to disaggregate them, transforming legacy code (PL/SQL, T-SQL, Java, C#) to modern application frameworks on MongoDB, automated test generation, and side-by-side testing (legacy vs. modern).   We are looking for a Solutions Architect to support the sales and delivery of modernization engagements. Candidates must be located in North America near an airport that will enable them to easily visit customer sites in North America or Europe. This role will be based remotely in France. ROLES RESPONSIBILITIES * Ideally 8 to 11 years of related experience in a customer facing role, with 5 to 7 years of experience in pre-sales with enterprise software * Minimum of 3 years experience with modern scripting languages (e.g. Python, Node.js, SQL) and/or popular programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Java, C#) in a professional capacity * Experience with modern software development processes and application architectures including (not an exhaustive list): agile development, domain driven design, microservice architectures, test-driven development, event-driven architectures, operational data layers, test automation, etc. * Experience designing with scalable and highly available distributed systems in the cloud and on-prem * Facilitate technical workshops and discovery sessions with customer architects, developers, and business leaders * Experience installing and delivering complex demonstrations consisting of multiple applications deployed on Docker and Github Codespaces * Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and business concepts in a clear and compelling manner to technology and business leadership * Ability to strategize with sales teams and provide recommendations on how to drive a multi-threaded account strategy, aligning other MongoDB and ecosystem resources to move towards a mutually beneficial account plan * The ability to travel up to 25% * A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience YOU MAY ALSO HAVE: * Experience selling databases and/or deploying applications with any of the major cloud providers * Experience with database programming and data models * Experience in data engineering or AI/ML projects * Experience in transforming legacy systems and platforms into modern, scalable, and efficient technology stacks * Understanding of popular sales methodologies/ frameworks such as MEDDPICC/ Command of the Message * A MongoDB Certification * A Cloud Provider Certification ABOUT MONGODB MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the data platform for the AI era, enabling builders to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified data platform, the most widely available, globally distributed data platform on the market, helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud data platform and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. With offices worldwide and over 67,000 customers, including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups, relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software. Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB. To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world! MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter. MongoDB is an equal opportunities employer. Req ID: 4263346131

Thoughtworks

Principal Solutions Architects at Thoughtworks leverage their expertise in "managed services" for application and infrastructure platform support, and maintenance, to craft impactful solutions. They focus on customer challenges and in partnership with the sales team, translate these into winning proposals encompassing compelling engagement, operating and commercial models, ensuring every engagement is a resounding success. Their role at this level requires them to propel business forward. They will cultivate relationships with executives, closing high-value deals and bolstering our “managed services” practice. Thoughtworks DAMO™ managed services empower businesses through intelligent, automated digital operations solutions. It leverages advanced Build practices like XP and CI/CD to achieve "zero maintenance" products, revolutionizing how Run operates. By combining site reliability engineering (SRE), product evolution and data ops, DAMO managed services drive predictable cost reduction and future-proof operations. Principal solutions architects are a driving force in our transformative mission, shaping our clients' future and the industry at large, making a profound impact. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  * You will focus on understanding and documenting the client problems and requirements, and provide managed service solutions to address them * You will drive the proposal development process from managed services solution strategy discussions through solution design, pricing, proposal document preparation and pitching to internal account leadership teams and clients * You will lead efforts to drive proactive proposals by working with clients and account leadership teams to identify potential managed services offerings  * You will have an opportunity to leverage technology innovations like AI/Machine learning(ML) to bring cutting edge solutions into the IT operations landscape * You will drive the contract preparation process from strategy discussions through contract preparation and negotiations * You will identify and qualify new opportunities through working with leads and account leadership, and create value propositions which can be reused in pursuits and client pitches * You will articulate the differentiators and value of the service line to client stakeholders * You will focus on delivering competitive commercial models * You will identify patterns across regions and build reusable assets including proposal templates, assessment frameworks, commercial models, etc. * You will be involved in community initiatives to mentor team members, streamline operations, share and grow knowledge JOB QUALIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SKILLS * You have 15+ years experience in working on tech solutions and creating proposals * You have strong experience in managed services with hands on exposure of working with AI technologies  * You have experience in at least one of these areas: legacy modernization, data ops, customer experience and AI * You have experience with putting together proposals that respond to customer requirements and win work  * You have solid experience in defining operating model for support coverage and distribution of teams according to the business needs * You have experience in proposing contract terms and conditions to answer most questions regarding contract interpretation * You have closely worked with various internal teams including business development, demand/sales, delivery, service lines PROFESSIONAL SKILLS * You understand the importance of stakeholder management and can easily liaise between clients and other key stakeholders throughout project, ensuring buy-in and gaining trust along the way * You are resilient in ambiguous situations and can adapt your role to approach challenges from multiple perspectives * You don’t shy away from risks or conflicts, instead you take them on and skillfully manage them * You coach, mentor and motivate others and you know how to influence teammates to take positive action and accountability for their work * You are adept at influencing others and always advocate for technical excellence while being open to change when needed * You are a proven leader with a track record of encouraging teammates in their professional development and relationships * Cultivating strong partnerships comes naturally to you; You understand the importance of relationship building and how it can bring new opportunities to our business OTHER THINGS TO KNOW LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT There is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks: however you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow. We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys. ABOUT THOUGHTWORKS Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering to drive digital innovation. For 30 years, our clients have trusted our autonomous teams to build solutions that look past the obvious. Here, computer science grads come together with seasoned technologists, self-taught developers, midlife career changers and more to learn from and challenge each other. Career journeys flourish with the strength of our cultivation culture, which has won numerous awards around the world.      Join Thoughtworks and thrive. Together, our extra curiosity, innovation, passion and dedication overcomes ordinary. 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