Senior Sales Engineer - Rocket Software
Frankfort, KY
About the Job
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
Job Description Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic Senior Sales Engineer with a specialization in High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise and sales acumen to engage with customers, understand their challenges, and deliver tailored solutions for IBMi workloads across on-premises and cloud environments. Your contributions will be pivotal in driving business growth and ensuring customer success. If you are a technically adept and customer-focused professional eager to take on new challenges and drive business success through innovative HA/DR solutions, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
+ Lead and manage technical sales engagements, demonstrating our HA/DR solutions for IBMi applications.
+ Collaborate with sales teams to develop and deliver customized presentations, demonstrations, and proof of concepts to prospective clients.
+ Utilize in-depth knowledge of IBMi technologies and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Skytap, etc.)to support customers' digital transformation and modernization efforts.
+ Address customer needs and technical challenges, providing innovative and effective HA/DR solutions.
+ Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and customers understanding their business requirements and aligning our solutions to meet their objectives.
+ Stay current with industry trends, HA/DR technologies, and competitive landscape to provide strategic insights and recommendations.
+ Handle objections professionally; answer questions quickly and coherently; deal with challenges assertively and persuasively.
+ Self-manage assignments and administrative tasks, managing multiple projects simultaneously from start to finish.
Required Qualifications:
+ A minimum of 8+ years of relevant sales engineering experience
+ Knowledge or experience with IBMi Operating Systems (command structure and Menu Systems)
+ Knowledge or experience using IBMi Journaling and Logical Replication software concepts
+ Experience in Disaster Recovery using hot standby systems for application/business resumption following an unexpected outage.
+ Knowledge or experience using High Availability concepts
+ Familiarity with logical replication for building reporting or data mining requirements.
+ Understanding of multi-factor authentication (MFA) concepts for identity verification for system access.
+ Knowledge or Experience with RedHat Linux environment and Linux commands is desired but not required.
+ REST services and other application development skills and experience is desired but not required.
+ Genuine passion for working with customers and a keen interest in continuous learning.
+ Highly motivated and comfortable taking on a variety of tasks to satisfy business requirements.
+ Detail-oriented and able to rapidly learn and take advantage of new concepts and technologies.
+ Strong problem solving and requirements gathering skills.
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Education:
+ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in software engineering or related discipline.
+ Possession of, or willingness to obtain, technical cloud certifications.
Travel Requirements:
50% of your time will be in the field, working at tradeshows, meeting with customers/clients.
Information Security:
Information security is everyone’s responsibility. A fundamental principle of information security at Rocket Software is that all individuals in the organization have a responsibility for the security and protection of company information and IT Resources over which they have control, according to their role.
Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:
At Rocket we are committed to an inclusive workplace environment, where every Rocketeer can thrive by bringing their full selves to work. Being a Rocketeer means you are part of our movement to continually drive inclusivity, diversity and equity in our workforce.
The base salary range for this role is $117,626.00 - $147,032.50 /year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
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What Rocket Software can offer you in USA:
Extensive paid time off programs (paid holidays, sick, and unlimited vacation time)
Healthcare coverage options to fit you (and your family’s) needs
Retirement savings, with matching contributions by Rocket Software
Life and disability coverage
Leadership and skills training opportunities
Two paid work days for off-site training
EOE M/F/Vet/Disability. Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
#LI-Remote
_If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!_
Thousands of companies around the world depend on Rocket to solve their most challenging business problems by helping them run their critical infrastructure, business processes, and data, as well as extending the value of these assets to take advantage of cloud and mobile computing, advanced analytics, and other future innovations. From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive, Rocket solutions power the back-end systems that thousands of brands interact with every day. At Rocket, software has always been about people—not just ones and zeroes. We’re people solving problems for other people, and we strive to treat our customers, partners, and fellow Rocketeers with humanity. Founded in 1990, Rocket Software is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts with 31 offices around the world.
Job Description Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic Senior Sales Engineer with a specialization in High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise and sales acumen to engage with customers, understand their challenges, and deliver tailored solutions for IBMi workloads across on-premises and cloud environments. Your contributions will be pivotal in driving business growth and ensuring customer success. If you are a technically adept and customer-focused professional eager to take on new challenges and drive business success through innovative HA/DR solutions, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
+ Lead and manage technical sales engagements, demonstrating our HA/DR solutions for IBMi applications.
+ Collaborate with sales teams to develop and deliver customized presentations, demonstrations, and proof of concepts to prospective clients.
+ Utilize in-depth knowledge of IBMi technologies and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Skytap, etc.)to support customers' digital transformation and modernization efforts.
+ Address customer needs and technical challenges, providing innovative and effective HA/DR solutions.
+ Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and customers understanding their business requirements and aligning our solutions to meet their objectives.
+ Stay current with industry trends, HA/DR technologies, and competitive landscape to provide strategic insights and recommendations.
+ Handle objections professionally; answer questions quickly and coherently; deal with challenges assertively and persuasively.
+ Self-manage assignments and administrative tasks, managing multiple projects simultaneously from start to finish.
Required Qualifications:
+ A minimum of 8+ years of relevant sales engineering experience
+ Knowledge or experience with IBMi Operating Systems (command structure and Menu Systems)
+ Knowledge or experience using IBMi Journaling and Logical Replication software concepts
+ Experience in Disaster Recovery using hot standby systems for application/business resumption following an unexpected outage.
+ Knowledge or experience using High Availability concepts
+ Familiarity with logical replication for building reporting or data mining requirements.
+ Understanding of multi-factor authentication (MFA) concepts for identity verification for system access.
+ Knowledge or Experience with RedHat Linux environment and Linux commands is desired but not required.
+ REST services and other application development skills and experience is desired but not required.
+ Genuine passion for working with customers and a keen interest in continuous learning.
+ Highly motivated and comfortable taking on a variety of tasks to satisfy business requirements.
+ Detail-oriented and able to rapidly learn and take advantage of new concepts and technologies.
+ Strong problem solving and requirements gathering skills.
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Education:
+ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in software engineering or related discipline.
+ Possession of, or willingness to obtain, technical cloud certifications.
Travel Requirements:
50% of your time will be in the field, working at tradeshows, meeting with customers/clients.
Information Security:
Information security is everyone’s responsibility. A fundamental principle of information security at Rocket Software is that all individuals in the organization have a responsibility for the security and protection of company information and IT Resources over which they have control, according to their role.
Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:
At Rocket we are committed to an inclusive workplace environment, where every Rocketeer can thrive by bringing their full selves to work. Being a Rocketeer means you are part of our movement to continually drive inclusivity, diversity and equity in our workforce.
The base salary range for this role is $117,626.00 - $147,032.50 /year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
.
What Rocket Software can offer you in USA:
Extensive paid time off programs (paid holidays, sick, and unlimited vacation time)
Healthcare coverage options to fit you (and your family’s) needs
Retirement savings, with matching contributions by Rocket Software
Life and disability coverage
Leadership and skills training opportunities
Two paid work days for off-site training
EOE M/F/Vet/Disability. Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
#LI-Remote
_If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!_
Thousands of companies around the world depend on Rocket to solve their most challenging business problems by helping them run their critical infrastructure, business processes, and data, as well as extending the value of these assets to take advantage of cloud and mobile computing, advanced analytics, and other future innovations. From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive, Rocket solutions power the back-end systems that thousands of brands interact with every day. At Rocket, software has always been about people—not just ones and zeroes. We’re people solving problems for other people, and we strive to treat our customers, partners, and fellow Rocketeers with humanity. Founded in 1990, Rocket Software is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts with 31 offices around the world.
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