Azure Cosmos DB ( cosmosdb.com ) is Microsoft's globally distributed, massively scalable, multi-model cloud database service. It is designed to enable developers to build planet-scale applications. Azure Cosmos DB is one of the fastest growing Azure services. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of a very agile team and grow the next big business with Cosmos DB. We are looking for a person who shares our "cosmic energy" to take our business to the next level. How can you tell if that's you? You LOVE metrics, data, benchmarking, and forecasting. You're always on the hunt to improve things (for customers or in a product), reduce waste in any given system, and you find simple, systemic fixes to improve them. You're great at leading cross-functional teams of program managers, engineers, analysts, and you collaborate extremely well with other teams, too. You're resourceful, finding ways to say "yes" to new customers, demand and opportunities. You inspire others to tackle super-difficult
Responsibilities include: Engaging very deeply with customers to understand their needs and help them become successful on Cosmos DB. Growing and scaling Azure Cosmos DB business. Working very closely with engineers to deliver solutions that empower some of the largest companies in the world on Cosmos DB Communicating to key stakeholders, partners including executives. Delivering both business models and engineering plans that brings value to our customers Looking for opportunities for monetization, operational improvements based on data
The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications: Experience/deep technical knowledge of distributed systems, database systems Comfortably navigate business opportunities having high ambiguity Deep understanding of how to deliver cloud services at scale Proven ability to drive complex, high-value projects involving multiple partners to success. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an MBA with a relevant focus 5+ years' experience in the software or IT industry 2+ years' experience as a software engineer, program manager, product manager or consultant An advantage would be deep experience