Solutions Architect - UAE

ClickHouse; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading database technology firm is seeking a Solutions Architect to expand its presence in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience with open-source software and cloud technologies. This role involves translating business needs into technical solutions, consulting with clients, and driving the adoption of innovative data solutions. The position offers flexibility and growth within a globally distributed team.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Health insurance

Stock options

Flexible time off

Remote setup allowance

Company-wide events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with open source software business models.
• Strong proficiency in cloud and infrastructure technologies.
• Hands-on experience with scalable, highly available distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex business and technical requirements into scalable solution designs.
• Work directly with stakeholders across all levels.
• Evangelize ClickHouse’s vision and capabilities.
• Apply a solution-based approach to deliver customer value.
• Lead initiatives to transform data into actionable insights.

Skills

Open source software business models

Cloud and infrastructure technologies

Distributed systems

Proofs of concept (POCs)

Database programming

Job description

Overview

Established in 2009, ClickHouse leads the industry with its open-source column-oriented database system, driven by the vision of becoming the fastest OLAP database globally. The company enables real-time analytical reporting through SQL queries, emphasizing speed in managing escalating data volumes. Enterprises globally rely on ClickHouse Cloud, available through open-source or on AWS, GCP, Azure, and Alibaba.

ClickHouse is on a mission to grow a vibrant user community and establish itself as a cloud-first company. We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to help expand our presence in the UAE by empowering customers to unlock the full potential of ClickHouse. This role comes after the general availability of our serverless Cloud product and offers an opportunity to help shape its positioning and adoption in the market.

Our ideal candidate is a technical thought leader with strong customer-facing skills, capable of bridging business objectives with technical solutions. In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor, guiding clients on how to leverage ClickHouse for real-time analytics, cloud-native applications, and enterprise-scale workloads.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Translate complex business and technical requirements into scalable solution designs, covering architecture, migrations, workflows, and data visualization.
• Work directly with stakeholders across every level; from the C-suite to data scientists and developers, to enable customer success.
• Evangelize ClickHouse’s vision and capabilities, driving adoption and securing strategic commitments.
• Apply a solution-based approach to demonstrate and deliver customer value.
• Lead new initiatives that help customers transform raw data into actionable insights aligned with their business outcomes.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience with open source software business models; strong proficiency in cloud and infrastructure technologies.
• Hands-on experience with scalable, highly available distributed systems.
• Proven ability to create proofs of concept (POCs) and reference implementations that drive customer adoption.

Bonus Points For

• Experience deploying applications or selling into environments with major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Familiarity with database programming and data modeling.

Compensation

For roles based in the United States, the typical starting salary range for this position is listed above. In certain locations, a premium market range may apply, as listed.

These salary ranges reflect what we reasonably and in good faith believe to be the minimum and maximum pay for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation may be higher or lower, and the ranges may be subject to future adjustments. An individual’s placement within the range will depend on factors such as education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs.

Benefits & Culture

• Flexible work environment – ClickHouse is globally distributed and remote-friendly. We operate in 20 countries.
• Healthcare – Employer contributions towards healthcare.
• Equity – Stock options for new team members.
• Time off – Flexible time off in the US; generous entitlement in other countries.
• Home office setup – $500 for remote employees.
• Global Gatherings – Opportunities to engage with colleagues at company-wide events.

Culture – We All Shape It. As part of our first 500 employees, you will be instrumental in shaping our culture.

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