Senior Solutions Engineer | Houston, TX | Remote

REQ: REQ-0042

Location: Houston, TX, USA

Role: Senior Solutions Engineer

Department: Sales

Work Model: Remote

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Industry: Energy Data, Commodities

Visa Sponsorship: Not available.

About Us:

Founded in 1995, Zema Global Data Corporation empowers organizations to simplify complexity, reduce risk, and make faster, more confident decisions that drive measurable results. Over the past two years, Zema Global has accelerated its growth through strategic investment and acquisition to strengthen our global leadership. Together we’re helping our customers gain a Decisioning Advantage - one bold idea at a time. With a presence across global energy, commodity, and financial markets, Zema Global empowers customers to simplify complexity, reduce risk, and make faster, more confident decisions that drive measurable results.

At Zema Global, we Think Big, Make It Happen, and Win as One. We thrive on collaboration, creativity, and respect, united by a shared drive to innovate and deliver meaningful impact for our customers and communities. If you’re inspired by solving complex challenges and contributing to a culture that values purpose and performance, we invite you to join us.

Position Overview:

The Solution Engineer is a critical business enabler at Zema Global, operating at the intersection of sales, relationship management, delivery, and customer success. More than a technical advisor, the Solution Engineer serves as a trusted partner to both customers and internal teams – guiding strategic decisions, communicating value, and accelerating growth. This role requires a balance of technical expertise, industry knowledge, and commercial acumen. Solution Engineers help customers navigate complex decisions, shape solutions that justify investment, and ensure value realization across the sales lifecycle.

What You'll Be Doing:

Pre-Sales Support

• Partner with Sales and Relationship Management to analyze customer challenges and design customized technical solutions.

• Develop and deliver custom presentations and demonstrations to customers based upon their specific requirements.

• Create technical proposals, RFP responses, SOWs and technical documentation to align solutions with client needs.

• Coordinate with product, engineering, and delivery teams to ensure feasibility and alignment on budget, expectations, and timelines

Customer Engagement

• Build strong relationships with customers by understanding their business goals and acting as a trusted technical advisor.

• Translate complex technical concepts into language that resonates with executives and non-technical stakeholders.

• Conduct workshops, webinars, and training sessions to enable customers to make the most of the solution.

  Product Expertise & Innovation

• Stay up to date with product developments, industry trends, and competitive solutions.

• Collect Voice of Customer to enhance our understanding of product-market fit, evaluate target market segments, and influence development priorities.

What You'll Bring:

Essential:

•Experience: 7+ years of in a technical role such as Solutions Engineer, Sales Engineer, Pre-Sales Consultant, or similar.

•Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Data Analytics or related field (or equivalent experience).

•Experience with Energy / Commodities Trading industries and/or Financial Services within Fortune 1000 firms.

•Experience with data enabled platforms and the ability to map complex data flows throughout an organization

•Strong understanding of software, SaaS platforms, or IT infrastructure.

•Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), APIs and other downstream integrations.

•Experience with scripting languages (Python, JavaScript) or integration tools is a plus.

•Excellent communication skills , able to confidently bridge technical depth with business storytelling

•Analytical and problem-solving mindset with a customer-first orientation

•Innate curiosity and growth mindset - thrives in an environment where there’s always more to explore

•Ability to travel as needed

Desirable

• Familiarity with Zema Global's data and software platforms or comparable market data management / ETRM systems.

• Comfort using AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) for workflow automation, drafting, and analysis.

• Professional certifications in business management or the energy, commodity, or financial industries.

Why Join Zema Global?

• Global Impact

  Shape the future of energy, commodities, and financial markets through innovative technology.

• Innovation at Scale

  Work with cutting-edge software, advanced analytics, and complex data that solve real-world challenges.

• Career Growth

  Join a fast-growing global organization where your ideas, development, and career progression are valued.

• Exceptional People

  Collaborate with talented colleagues and industry experts across North America, Europe, and Asia.

• Meaningful Ownership

  Take ownership of your work, influence strategic initiatives, and make a measurable impact on our customers and business.

• One Global Team

  Be part of a collaborative culture built on trust, respect, and our values: Think Big. Make It Happen. Win as One.

• Benefits:

  7% 401(k) company match and employer supported healthcare, helping you save for your future while keeping healthcare costs down and unlimited PTO.

Application Information

Please submit your CV in PDF format. If your experience aligns with our requirements, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you regarding the next steps.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Zema Global is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background or protected characteristic.