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At Fivetran, we're revolutionizing how companies access their data by building the most reliable and efficient data pipelines in the industry. To accelerate our mission, we are seeking a foremost authority on databases to join our presales organization. This is a pivotal, strategic role for a deep database expert who thrives on solving the most complex data replication challenges. As our Principal Database Specialist, you will be the central nervous system for database expertise within our global presales organization. You will partner with our largest prospective customers to architect elegant solutions, while simultaneously acting as a force multiplier that elevates the skills of our Sales and Sales Engineering teams. Your influence will extend directly to our Product and Engineering leadership, where you'll champion customer needs and shape the future of Fivetran’s database replication capabilities.
Job Responsibility:
Serve as the ultimate technical authority on database replication during our most critical and complex sales cycles
Architect and present elegant, robust solutions to solve the toughest data integration challenges for prospective customers
Partner directly with Product and Engineering leadership to act as the voice of the customer, drive the product roadmap, and resolve critical technical escalations
Develop and deliver masterclass-level training, documentation, and best practices to elevate the database expertise of our global Sales and Sales Engineering teams
Spearhead internal specialist groups and drive strategy for key database-related initiatives across the company
Requirements:
Deep, Hands-On Database Mastery: Extensive experience as a senior Database Administrator (DBA), Database Architect, Backend Engineer, or high-level Consultant
Architectural Fluency: Mastery of diverse database deployment models, from on-premise monoliths to cloud-native, distributed SaaS architectures
Replication Subject Matter Expert: Proven experience with native and third-party replication tools
Trusted Advisor Presence: A rare blend of profound technical depth and exceptional communication skills
What we offer:
100% employer-paid medical insurance*
Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
RSU stock grants*
Professional development and training opportunities
Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
Monthly cell phone stipend
Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents