Senior Solution Engineer & Platform Engineer

MuleSoft; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global software company in the UK is seeking a Senior Solution Engineer to join their Pre-Sales team. This role involves serving as an advisor to clients, helping to demonstrate how MuleSoft's Integration Platform can transform their operations. Candidates should have a solid background in enterprise software pre-sales, with expertise in middleware and integration technologies. Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with clients are essential, as is a willingness to travel within the UK and Ireland.

Benefits

Mentorship from leaders

Inclusive work culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Prior experience in enterprise software Pre‑Sales.
• Hands-on development experience with middleware and APIs.
• Ability to lead architectural discussions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients showcasing MuleSoft's platform.
• Evaluate sales opportunities by understanding customer technical requirements.
• Build strong relationships with C-Level executives and IT teams.

Skills

Trust building with clients

Influencing decision-makers

Middleware and integration architecture

API design and development

Verbal and written communication skills

Tools

iPaaS

SaaS applications

Cloud infrastructure

Job description

Senior Solution Engineer – MuleSoft

Location: United Kingdom, London

About Salesforce

We’re Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI+ Data +CRM. Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers in a whole new way. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too — driving your performance and career growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world. If you believe in business as the greatest platform for change and in companies doing well and doing good – you’ve come to the right place.

MuleSoft is actively seeking a motivated Senior Solution Consultant or Platform Solution Engineer to join our highly skilled and collaborative Pre‑Sales team. As a Solution Consultant or Platform Solution Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in fostering MuleSoft’s growth in the UK and Ireland region. Your primary focus will be to serve as a trusted advisor to MuleSoft’s potential clients, showcasing how MuleSoft’s Integration & Hyper‑automation Platform can revolutionise IT, fostering greater innovation. You will work closely with Account Executives across the entire sales process, evaluating sales opportunities by considering customer technical requirements, competition, decision‑making processes, and funding. Building strong, nurturing relationships with the client’s IT team and C‑Level executives, you will harness their profound technical expertise to align the client’s technical needs with business objectives.

What Awaits You at Mulesoft as a Solution Consultant in the UK

• Collaborate within a passionate Pre‑Sales Solution Consultant team that prioritises teamwork and inclusivity.
• Be mentored by leaders who genuinely care about your growth, well‑being, and accomplishments.
• Be part of a company that truly embodies its core values of Trust and Customer Success, valuing diversity and promoting an inclusive work culture.
• Contribute to one of the most pioneering and innovative companies on a global scale.

Qualifications for Success

• Prior experience in enterprise software Pre‑Sales.
• Proficiency in building trust with clients and the ability to influence key decision‑makers throughout the sales process.
• Hands‑on experience with middleware, integration architecture patterns, web services technologies, enterprise messaging patterns, APIs, SOA, ESB, BPM, etc.
• Proficient in hands‑on development, coding, and API design.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, including iPaaS, SaaS applications, cloud infrastructure, etc. (preferred).
• Proven track record of creating and delivering Proofs of Concept (PoCs) and independently and effectively responding to functional and technical aspects of RFIs/RFPs.
• Capability to lead architectural discussions and workshops.
• A deep passion for technology and the ability to translate that passion into tangible business benefits for customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with strong presentation abilities.
• Willingness to travel as required and to maintain flexibility regarding working hours within the UK and Ireland region.

What You Will Accomplish

In 3 Months

• Attain MuleSoft Developer certification.
• Successfully complete MuleSoft’s SE training programs.
• Enhance your architectural problem‑solving and whiteboarding skills through shadowing and role‑playing customer scenarios.
• Engage with Account Executives and Sales leaders, shadowing customer calls and engagements.

In 12 Months

• Assemble all the elements to "perfect your craft" by closing deals.
• Take ownership of technical sales from start to finish for a range of opportunities.
• Achieve certification in all Product, Architecture, and Sales Messaging training courses.
• Deliver product presentations and demonstrations tailored to the client’s technical specifications and audience.
• Develop Proofs of Concept (PoCs) as part of an account team to showcase the possibilities.

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