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If you’re passionate about tackling meaningful challenges alongside talented team members committed to helping each other succeed, all while having lots of fun, we want to hear from you. We offer competitive benefits and salaries, personal and professional development opportunities, flexibility, and much more!\nFortra’s Solutions Engineer's, also known as Presales Consultant/Engineer or Sales Engineer, are known as the trusted advisor's that expertly identify optimal solutions for our customer’s needs. It is an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals possessing strong technical skills, openness and team collaboration, and excellent presentation skills that help drive sales activities and business development.You will work with leading companies for our global company, providing guidance during the sales process by identifying customers technical and business requirements and demonstrating product capabilities. 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