Were a global team of over 400 people, working together to push the boundaries of open-source technology and multi-cloud solutions. Our vision is to become the trusted Data and AI Platform for everyone, leveraging the most popular open-source technologies like Apache Kafka, Aiven for PostgreSQL, Aiven for Clickhouse, and Aiven for OpenSearch. to help companies accelerate time-to-market, drive efficiency, and build innovative solutions across any cloud.

So, how do we become the trusted open-source data platform for everyone? You see, the software we create is merely a means of delivering value. Actively helping them solve their challenges. We''re seeking a highly skilled and customer-focused Solution Architect (SA) - OEM to be the technical expert and champion for our strategic OEM partners. This critical role requires a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, database technologies, and solution architecture principles, combined with exceptional communication and collaboration skills. You will be responsible for guiding our OEM partners in designing, implementing, and optimizing solutions from Aiven Data Platform, ensuring they achieve their business objectives and deliver exceptional value to their customers. You will be a trusted advisor, helping partners navigate the complexities of the Aiven platform and architect solutions that are scalable, secure, and cost-effective.Develop and maintain expert-level knowledge of the Aiven Data Platform, including all services, features, and capabilities.This includes continuous evolution of services implementation to meet partners current and future needs.Guide partners in building architectures that effectively support their customers'' diverse use cases, providing best practices and tailored recommendations.Optimization and Rightsizing:

Proactively analyze partner deployments, identify opportunities for optimization and rightsizing, and provide recommendations to ensure optimal performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability.Technical Guidance:

Provide expert technical guidance and support to OEM partners throughout the entire solution lifecycle, from initial design to implementation and ongoing operation.Consumption Enablement:

Help partners understand and effectively consume Aiven''s services, maximizing their utilization and value.Technical Training and Workshops:

Conduct technical training sessions and workshops for OEM partner teams, enabling them to effectively build, manage, and support solutions on the Aiven platform.Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with Sales, Technical Account Managers (TAMs), and other internal stakeholders to provide technical expertise and support throughout the partner lifecycle.Relationship Building:

If you ask us whats the best thing about working for Aiven, many will probably say its the high concentration of talent from around the world that we have here. Enjoy the agile environment of a hyperscale scale-up where you can truly make an impact and have fun while at it.With Aiven locations spanning the globe, we want all of our crabs to find the right balance with our hybrid work policy.Step up your career game with real employer support (use one of our learning platforms, annual learning budget, and more).Get holistic wellbeing support through our global Employee Assistance Program.Contribute to open-source projects that you find meaningful outside of work - and get paid for it! Our

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program recognizes extra work to the open-source ecosystem for developers and non-developers alike.Your wellbeing matters: weve got your wellbeing covered with private medical and dental health insurance, as well as a childbirth cash benefit.Employer''s liability insurance, Personal Accident, Illness and Travel Insurance, Group Life Assurance, Office Insurance, Group Income Protection and Business and Leisure Travel Accident Insurance.Looking after your future: benefit from our provided Pension Plan.Once you apply, you should hear from our Talent Experience team within five days regarding the status of your application. 45- to 60-minute call with one of our Talent Partners#io domain and all of our interviews are conducted over video call or in person, our interviews will never occur over text or chat. Aiven complies with applicable local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training and any other terms and conditions related to employment.At Aiven we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or special needs in our working environment and job application procedures. We make all reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or who otherwise need support to thrive in the workplace.