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Full-Time

Solutions Engineer

UK and Nordics experience

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Sonar

Sonar

501-1,000 employees

Tools for code quality and security

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Junior, Mid

London, UK

Position requires onsite presence in London.

Category
Solution Engineering
Sales & Solution Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Sales
Communications
Docker
AWS
Development Operations (DevOps)
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Proven practical experience in software development or DevOps engineering highly desirable
  • Experience across the UKI and Nordics market
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Working knowledge of both local and cloud-based software deployment platforms and technologies, including Linux, Windows, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure
  • Enjoy delivering compelling, unique demonstrations that help people understand software solutions
  • Ability to dive into complex technical problems, perform troubleshooting, develop solutions, and articulate them in verbal and written form
  • Proven ability to work in a team, receiving and giving feedback as well as sharing knowledge
  • A can-do attitude: challenging the status quo, leading and contributing to key improvements and innovations
  • Excellent English, verbal/written communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Help prospective customers understand how our Clean as You Code approach fits within their software development life cycle
  • Drive technical aspects of pre-sales business opportunities by doing technical presentations and demonstrations and supporting product evaluations
  • Advise customers on the best alignment of the Sonar solution with their favored deployment strategy
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems encountered by prospective customers evaluating our products
  • Go beyond the sale to ensure successful product adoption and growth following purchase, working with our Customer Success and Support teams
  • Help existing customers understand the additional capabilities of advanced product editions
  • Provide technical enablement to channel partners to raise their level of service

SonarSource provides tools that help improve code quality and security for software developers. Their main products include SonarLint, an IDE plugin that gives real-time feedback on code as it is being written; SonarQube, a self-managed solution that analyzes and reports on code quality; and SonarCloud, a cloud-based service that offers similar features to SonarQube but is managed in the cloud. What sets SonarSource apart from its competitors is its strong focus on the "Clean Code" philosophy, which promotes writing code that is easy to understand and maintain. The company's goal is to help developers and organizations create clean, secure, and reliable software, serving a diverse range of clients from small startups to large enterprises.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$457M

Headquarters

Vernier, Switzerland

Founded

2008

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

42%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The appointment of Lynne Doherty as President of Field Operations is likely to drive revenue growth and enhance customer success, positioning Sonar for its next phase of growth.
  • SonarSource's tools are used by over 400,000 organizations globally, reflecting strong market penetration and a broad customer base.
  • Recent updates, such as the new SAST tool supporting thousands of open-source libraries, demonstrate Sonar's commitment to innovation and staying ahead in the market.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in code quality and security tools is intense, with major players like GitHub and JetBrains posing significant threats.
  • Rapid expansion and new leadership roles, such as the appointment of a new co-CEO, could lead to strategic misalignments and operational challenges.

What makes Sonar unique

  • SonarSource's focus on 'Clean Code' philosophy sets it apart by emphasizing code that is easy to understand, maintain, and secure, unlike competitors who may prioritize speed over quality.
  • Their comprehensive suite of tools—SonarLint, SonarQube, and SonarCloud—caters to different needs from real-time feedback in IDEs to cloud-based code analysis, offering a versatile solution unmatched by single-purpose tools.
  • The company's subscription-based model ensures continuous revenue, allowing for ongoing investment in product development and customer support, unlike competitors who may rely on one-time sales.