Senior Solutions Architect Careers at MongoDB - Shenzhen

Role Overview

Join MongoDB's Pre-Sales organization as a Senior Solutions Architect in Shenzhen, China, and become a trusted technical advisor to customers ranging from startups to global enterprises. MongoDB, the modern developer data platform, seeks passionate technologists to guide customers in designing reliable, scalable systems using our powerful NoSQL database and cloud services like MongoDB Atlas. In this customer-facing role, you'll collaborate with sales teams to win deals, architect solutions, and drive business success. Based in-office in Shenzhen, you'll leverage your expertise in distributed systems, cloud architecture, and programming languages like Python, Node.js, and Java to solve complex business problems.

Our Solutions Architects take ownership of customer success—from software design and deployment to operations. With up to 25% travel, you'll present compelling demos, conduct proofs of value, and articulate the business impact of MongoDB's platform, including Atlas Stream Processing, Vector Search, and Data Lake. Ideal for seasoned professionals with 8-11 years of experience, this role offers mastery of MongoDB's product suite and exposure to cutting-edge technologies like AI/ML and hyperscaler ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities at MongoDB

• Design and Architect: Create scalable, high-performance applications and infrastructure for enterprise projects using MongoDB's core database and Atlas services.
• Customer Advising: Provide expert guidance on architecture patterns, optimization, and MongoDB's business value to technical and business stakeholders.
• Sales Partnership: Partner with sales executives on account strategies, technical discovery, demos, proofs of value, and pipeline generation.
• Demand Generation: Drive technical initiatives, participate in trade shows, and execute account-based marketing to generate opportunities.
• Customer Success: Build lasting relationships, ensure satisfaction, and support legacy system migrations to modern stacks.
• Innovation: Relay field insights to product teams, mentor junior architects, and innovate on MongoDB solutions.
• Technical Leadership: Review existing architectures, recommend improvements, and handle sizing, documentation, and presentations.
• Professional Growth: Stay ahead with ongoing training on MongoDB Atlas, Relational Migrator, and market trends like data engineering and AI/ML.

Qualifications & Requirements

To excel as a Senior Solutions Architect at MongoDB in Shenzhen, you need:

• 8-11 years in customer-facing roles, including 3+ years in pre-sales for enterprise software.
• 3+ years hands-on with Python, Node.js, SQL, Java, C#, or similar in professional settings.
• Experience with scalable distributed systems in cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-prem environments.
• Proven track record reviewing complex apps and guiding tech upgrades.
• Superior communication skills for presenting to C-level executives.
• Strategic mindset for multi-threaded account planning and sales methodologies like MEDDPICC.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; MongoDB or cloud certifications preferred.
• Bonus: Database programming, data engineering, AI/ML, or legacy modernization experience.

Salary & Benefits

Earn a competitive salary for Senior Solutions Architect roles in Shenzhen, plus MongoDB's industry-leading perks:

• Competitive Equity: Ownership in a thriving public company.
• Wellness Programs: Holistic health support.
• MongoDB University: Free certifications.
• Global Family Leave: Generous parental policies.
• Flexible PTO, L&D stipend, health insurance, retirement plans, swag, and more.

Why Join MongoDB?

MongoDB is the leading modern developer data platform, powering applications with flexible NoSQL, Atlas cloud services, and tools for AI, search, and streaming. In Shenzhen, you'll work on transformative projects, master products like Atlas Vector Search and Relational Migrator, and collaborate in a high-impact Pre-Sales team. Gain expertise in hyperscalers, innovate daily, and advance your career with global opportunities. MongoDB fosters innovation, customer success, and work-life balance—join us to shape the future of data!

Learn MongoDB fundamentals, Atlas advanced services (Stream Processing, Data Lake, Full-Text Search, Charts), and migrate relational DBs seamlessly. Perfect for architects passionate about scalable systems and customer impact.

How to Apply

Ready to architect success with MongoDB in Shenzhen? Apply now for the Senior Solutions Architect role! Submit your resume highlighting pre-sales experience, MongoDB skills, and cloud expertise. We're hiring fast—don't miss this chance to join a world-class team driving data innovation.