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