Are you ready to architect the future of open source for our customers?
Junior Solution Architect - Tech Sales organization - including 12-Month Onboarding Program
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
(Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English and Dutch is required)
About Red Hat:
Red Hat is the world's leading provider of enterprise open source solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. We believe in the power of collaboration, innovation, and giving back to the open source community. Our Tech Sales organisation is at the forefront of this mission, working directly with customers and ecosystem partners to understand their challenges and demonstrate how Red Hat technologies can transform their businesses.
The opportunity:
Are you a recent IT graduate with at least a University of Applied Science IT related degree or level, brimming with curiosity and a passion for technology? 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!
We're looking for bright, ambitious individuals to join our Tech Sales organization as Junior Solution Architects. This isn't just a job; it’s a comprehensive 12-month onboarding and development program designed to provide you with deep technical knowledge, customer engagement skills, and industry insights needed to excel. You'll gain hands-on experience with Red Hat's diverse portfolio, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to real-world customer solutions from day one.
What you will do:
Beginning in September 2025, you will begin this 12-month program, where 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 services
Build a strong support network of your Peers, Manager, Mentor and other Red Hatters within and outside of your team
Develop technical skills in the Red Hat portfolio that span Cloud, Automation and AI solutions by completing training programs and attaining industry-recognized certifications
Apply your technical skills as you engage in meaningful customer interactions, experiences and job shadowing opportunities
Shadow and assist more experienced Solution Architects as they deliver proof of value to our customers and partners through presentations, demonstrations, workshops and pilot projects
Enhance your professional capabilities through real-world experiences working directly with customers and participating in skill development opportunities
Gain an understanding of the processes and tools associated with enterprise-level solution architecture
Focus on your personal and professional development as you grow your career at Red Hat
Support the Tech Sales organization’s goals to deliver customer business value, advance opportunities by obtaining technical wins, educating customers, and
increase sales pipeline and revenue
As you advance in your role as a Junior Solution Architect, you will be a key technical member of the customer account team, collaborating with customers to address their challenges and requirements with Red Hat technologies and solutions.
What you will bring:
Recent Graduate: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, Applied Informatics, or a related field from an Applied Science university (HBO, etc.) or related fields gained through applied university programs, upskilling bootcamps, certificate programs, etc.
Passion and curiosity for open source technology and desire to build a career within the Tech industry and expertise in emerging technologies
Motivation to engage in self-directed learning on new technologies
Prior experience applying technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills in an IT-related project is a plus
Direct experience with any of Red Hat products; Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Red Hat OpenShift, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, Red Hat AI platform, and related technologies is also preferred
Willingness to travel to customer sites depending on assignments and to work both in-person from a Red Hat office in Amsterdam and remotely
Effective communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal teams and external customers
A desire to be customer-focused, understanding customer needs and helping them achieve their goals
Some exposure to scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) or programming languages (e.g., Java, Go) is a plus.
Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English and Dutch
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!
Why Red Hat?
Unparalleled Onboarding and Development: Set yourself up for long-term success through structured 12-month program, which provides you with dedicated mentorship, hands-on labs, certifications, and exposure to a wide range of technologies
mpactful Work: Contribute to solutions that empower businesses worldwide and shape the future of open source.
Open Culture: Work in a collaborative and, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued.
Career Growth: Take advantage of opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement within a global leader.
Ready to kickstart your career with a global open source leader? Apply Now!
About Red Hat
Red 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.
Inclusion at Red Hat
Red 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.
