Junior Solution Architect

Job SummaryAs part of the customer account team or ecosystem team, a Junior Solution Architect at Red Hat is a technical person who collaborates with customers and helps them to be successful by using Red Hat products and services. The role of a Junior Solution Architect is to understand our customers’ challenges and requirements and address them with Red Hat technologies and solutions.Do you thrive on solving complex problems and explaining technical concepts in an engaging way? If so, this is your chance to launch your career at the cutting edge of enterprise open source!What you will doAs a Junior Solution Architect, you’ll participate in the FASTER Program, Field Accelerator for Sales and Technical Emerging Roles (we do love a good acronym), a comprehensive 10-month onboarding and development program designed to provide you with the deep technical knowledge, customer engagement skills, and industry insights needed to excel. You'll gain hands-on experience with Red Hat's portfolio, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to real-world customer solutions from day one. This cohort-based program starts in September 2027. Through this experience, you will:Learn all about Red Hat and how we support our customers to address their technical developmental and strategic business challenges with our portfolio and servicesBuild a strong support network of your Peers, Manager, Mentor and other Red Hatters within and outside of your teamDevelop technical skills in the Red Hat portfolio that span Cloud, Automation and AI solutions by completing training programs and attaining industry-recognized certificationsApply your technical skills as you engage in meaningful customer interactions, experiences and job shadowing opportunitiesShadow and assist more experienced Solution Architects as they deliver proof of value to our customers and partners through presentations, demonstrations, workshops and pilot projectsEnhance your professional capabilities through real-world experiences working directly with customers and participating in skill development opportunitiesGain understanding of the processes and tools associated with enterprise-level solution architectureFocus on your personal and professional development as you grow your career at Red HatSupport the Sales organization’s goals to deliver customer business value, advance opportunities by obtaining technical wins, educate customers, and increase sales pipeline and revenueWhat you will bringPassion and curiosity for open source technology and desire to build a career within the Tech industry and expertise in emerging technologiesStrong technical skills in computer science, IT, AI, or related fields gained through university programs, upskilling bootcamps, certificate programs, military experience, etc.Demonstrated experience applying technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills in an Enterprise IT-related project Motivation to engage in self-directed learning on new technologiesExperience with any of Red Hat products (Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Red Hat OpenShift, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, Red Hat AI platform) and/or related Open Source technologies (e.g. Fedora, Podman, Ansible, etc.) is also preferred Exposure to scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) or programming languages (e.g., Java, Go) is a plusDesire to be customer-focused, understanding customer needs and helping them achieve their goalsWillingness to travel to customer sites depending on assignments and to work both in-person from a Red Hat office location and remotelyEffective communication (written and verbal) and presentation skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively with internal teams and external customersFull professional proficiency in written and spoken EnglishWhy Red Hat?Unparalleled Onboarding and Development: Set yourself up for long-term success through our structured development program (FASTER), which provides you with dedicated mentorship, hands-on practice activities, certifications, and exposure to a wide range of technologiesImpactful Work: Contribute to solutions that empower businesses worldwide and shape the future of open sourceOpen Culture: Work in a collaborative environment where your ideas are valuedCareer Growth: Take advantage of opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement within a global organizationReady to kickstart your career with a global open source leader? Apply Now!Remember: You don’t need to have experience with every skill listed to join Red Hat. This role is part of a developmental program designed to help you grow and develop your skills. If you’re excited about this opportunity but feel you still have some learning to do, we encourage you to apply—we’re looking for passionate individuals eager to learn and grow with us. Red Hat will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.The salary range for this position is $47.60 - $76.12. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.Pay TransparencyRed Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat’s compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. About Red HatRed Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan Retirement 401(k) with employer match Paid time off and holidays Paid parental leave plans for all new parents Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more! Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States. Inclusion at Red HatRed Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. 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