Forward Deployed Engineer

CData Software

About The Position

We are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to join our field organization. As an FDE, you will be deployed on the most technically innovative projects to minimize feedback loops and reduce the technical iteration time during pre-sales proof of technology and post-sales MVP implementations. Successful FDEs bring the expertise of our engineering team into the field, remove technical obstacles, and keep the project oriented toward the business impacts that are most important to our clients. Our FDEs work consultatively with our customers to deploy technology and processes in pursuit of our customer’s business priorities. This will include building credibility through technical building (customizing or deploying a customer environment) and strategic vision setting (reference architectures and process guidance). FDEs get hands on with the latest technology in data integration but are also able to present how these innovations are relevant to business outcomes. You will work in close collaboration with your peers in the Solutions Engineering, Product, Customer Success, Support and Sales teams. This position requires a deep understanding of the data integration space to be able to guide our strategic accounts on how CData should be positioned within their existing integration and data platform ecosystem. As a result, you will be communicating complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences and contexts. Your thought leadership and expertise will dramatically impact your success in the role.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in enterprise software
Hands on technical experience with a combination of data integration, BI / analytics, ETL/ELT (medallion / lambda architecture), and data semantics / MDM
Deep understanding of data connectivity protocols (ODBC, JDBC, REST, OData, GraphQL, MCP) and their relative advantages / behaviors
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid deployments
Proficiency in SQL, data modeling (relational and NoSQL), and data services
Knowledge of integration patterns and middleware technologies
Proven track record managing complex technical relationships with enterprise clients
Excellent presentation and communication skills, with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Strong project management skills to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
Understanding of data governance, compliance, and security by industry
Familiarity with business intelligence, analytics, and data warehousing concepts
Experience with popular data integration tools and platforms
Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related technical field
Experience with CData products or similar data connectivity solutions is a plus
Background in enterprise software sales or customer success
Industry certifications in cloud platforms or data management technologies
Familiarity with industry specific data sources can be an advantage

Responsibilities

Be the trusted technical advisor for enterprise clients, understanding their data integration challenges and business objectives
Lead architectural design sessions and workshops to define an optimal data architecture and situate CData within an ecosystem of existing / competing approaches
Provide strategic guidance on data integration best practices, governance, and scalability
Collaborate with client’s technical leadership to explain how technical recommendations and decisions correlate to business impacts and priorities
Present technical solutions and recommendations to C-level executives and technical stakeholders
Design comprehensive data integration architectures using CData's connectivity platform
Create detailed technical specifications, solution blueprints, and implementation roadmaps which are contextual to your customer current and future state
Evaluate client environments and recommend appropriate CData product configurations for the current and future state architecture
Collaborate with Solution Engineers to deliver compelling product presentations, demonstrations, proof-of-concepts, and MVP launches
Stay current with emerging data integration technologies and industry trends
Lead complex technical discussions
Collaborate with client engineering teams to influence their strategic vision for data platform investments / product development and roadmap
Mentor junior team members and share architectural best practices across CData
Present at conferences on data integration and the role of data in AI investments
Ensure successful implementation (MVP) and subsequent end user adoption of CData solutions within client environments in collaboration with Customer Success Managers
Identify expansion opportunities and drive technical wins that lead to account growth
Identify areas of CData product development which will lead to account growth
Support enablement of the sales team on new technology and trends
Lead presentations at industry conferences / webinars regarding client successes

Benefits

As part of our comprehensive benefits offerings, we provide Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with company-paid insurance premiums
Health Saving Account offering with company contribution to help mitigate increasing health costs
Flexible Savings Account and Dependent Care FSA
Generous 20-day PTO and 11 paid holidays
401k with 100% company match up to 6% of contribution
A remote-friendly, high-trust culture that empowers collaboration, celebrates curiosity, and encourages innovation
Work closely with your manager to define professional development and learning opportunities that match your career goals

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