Advisory Solution Architect - Nutanix Database Service (m/f/d)

Jobvite, Inc.; Berlin; Remote; EUR 110.000 - 165.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nutanix is seeking a pre-sales Advisory Solution Architect for Nutanix Database Service (NDB) to grow the DBaaS portfolio across the EMEA Central region. You will be the premier database expert in the technical sales organization, educating enterprise customers and guiding technical decisions.

You will drive technical engagements, PoCs, and enterprise architectures, collaborating with sales, engineers, and product teams.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of hands-on database experience in enterprise systems.
• Experience with MS SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB or NoSQL databases.
• Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP; familiarity with virtualization, storage and networking.
• Proven pre-sales experience and ability to run PoCs and technical deployments.
• Excellent written and spoken English and German communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead technical engagements as the primary authority for Nutanix Database Service in enterprise sales.
• Plan, deploy, and validate NDB during PoC engagements to show business and technical value.
• Architect scalable DBaaS solutions with field teams and partner networks.
• Synthesize field feedback to influence product management and roadmaps.
• Drive adoption by ensuring NDB features are fully utilized by customers.
• Establish thought leadership through internal communities, conferences, blogs, and whitepapers.

Kenntnisse

Database expertise

Cloud & modern infra knowledge

Pre‑Sales track record

Communication & presentation

German & English proficiency

Jobbeschreibung

Advisory Solution Architect - Nutanix Database Service (m/f/d)

Nutanix is seeking a pre-sales Solution Architect for Nutanix Database Service (NDB) to drive the growth of our Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) portfolio across the EMEA Central region. In this high-impact pre-sales role, you will serve as the premier database subject matter expert within our technical sales organization. Working closely with account teams, partners, consultants, product managers and engineering groups, you will educate enterprise customers, architect tailored database automation solutions, execute hands‑on technical validation, and drive regional sales targets across the region, in pair with a Sales Specialist.

Your Role

• Lead Technical Engagements: Act as the primary technical authority and trusted advisor for Nutanix Database Service (NDB), guiding enterprise customers from initial discovery through technical decision‑making.
• Execute Technical Validation: Plan, deploy, configure, and maintain NDB during Proof of Concept (POC) engagements to demonstrate quantifiable business and technical value.
• Architect Enterprise Solutions: Collaborate with field sales, systems engineers, and Nutanix Consulting Services to design scalable database as a service architectures that integrate with existing customer environments and with other Nutanix solutions.
• Drive Product Feedback Loops: Synthesize field learnings, customer feature requests, and regional sales blockers to directly influence Nutanix product management, engineering, and marketing roadmaps.
• Drive adoption of the solution: Work as the trusted advisor of Enterprise customers, to make sure NDB is implemented and used at the full of its features, helping customers to solve their management issues with NDB.
• Thought Leadership & Community: Establish yourself as a DBaaS expert by participating in internal technical communities, presenting at industry conferences, and publishing reference architectures, blogs, and technical whitepapers.

What You Will Bring

• Database Expertise: 5+ years of experience as a DBA, Database Architect, or Technical Pre-Sales Engineer with deep hands‑on experience in enterprise database systems (e.g., MS SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, or other NoSQL/virtualized database solutions).
• Cloud & Modern Infrastructure Knowledge: Good knowledge of major public cloud platforms architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP), alongside a strong grasp of data center architecture (virtualisation, storage, networking), modern apps (using Kubernetes) and good knowledge of automation/DevOps practices.
• Pre‑Sales Track Record: Proven experience driving complex technical sales cycles, running hands‑on evaluation deployments, and positioning technical capabilities against enterprise business outcomes.
• Communication & Presentation: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and credibly present to both technical teams (DBAs, infrastructure leads) and executive decision‑makers.
• Languages: Native or fluent proficiency in both German and English (written and spoken). Additional European languages are a plus.
• Location & Mobility: Must be legally based in Germany (remote position) with the willingness and ability to travel across the EMEA Central region for customer meetings, events, and workshops.

Work Arrangement

Remote: This position is primarily remote. There is no specific in-office requirement, however, there may be circumstances where you may be required to come into a local office for a specific purpose, and/or to travel to other locations based on business needs.

--

Nutanix is an equal opportunity employer.

Nutanix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and (in the U.S.) an affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected by applicable law. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of qualifications for the job to be filled. We strive to foster an inclusive working environment that enables all our Nutants to be themselves and to do great work in a safe and welcoming environment, free of unlawful discrimination, intimidation or harassment. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by contacting [e-mail].