Cloud Native Architect, Portworx West Region

Were in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here you lead with innovative thinking grow along with us and join the smartest team in the industry.

This type of workwork that changes the worldis what the tech industry was founded on. So if youre ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark come join us.

THE ROLE:

Portworx by Pure Storage is the leading global solution for unlocking the potential of Kubernetes by unlocking the power of data at enterprise scale. Portworx is a cloud native platform that enterprises depend on to reduce the cost and complexity of rapidly deploying containerized applications across multiple clouds and on-prem environments. By providing a single standard that works across the environment we reduce the operating cost of kubernetes unlock more use cases respond and pivot to changes due to economic regulatory and/or business impacts and make it easier to modernize applications delight developers and deliver innovation.

Via Portworx you can manage any database or stateful service on any infrastructure using any container scheduler. You get a single data management layer for all of your stateful services no matter where they run. And we thrive in multi-cloud environments.

We are looking for Kubernetes experts to help our team capture this massive and rapidly growing market opportunity. This architect role will serve as the vanguard of the Kubernetes Everywhere movement. Theres no safe harbor here for those that cant dont or wont. Theres also no room for those that put I ahead of We.

We are customer first we lead with integrity and recognize that unlocking achievement requires engagement across the full spectrum of co-selling partners. We are builders creators and helping define the next generation of the worlds best modern data platform at Pure.

WHAT YOULL DO:

The Pure Storage Cloud Architecture team is responsible for providing pre-sales deep technical and business expertise to customers who want to run stateful applications in containers and automate Day 2 data management workflows.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• 5 years experience as a customer facing senior-level technical architect.
• Charismatic confident and likable self-starter with a track record of success on stage in the spotlight and with customers.
• Team oriented leader that is able to coach and drive desired behavior through influence rather than title.
• 5 years of Linux Administration and/or Linux development experience with an industry recognized administration-level or higher certification.
• 3 years of Kubernetes Administration experience and a KCNA (Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate) or above certification.
• Certification-level fluency in OpenShift Rancher or other Kubernetes orchestration environment.
• Certification-level fluency in Cloud IaaS environments such as VMware AWS Azure Google Cloud Platform and OpenStack.
• Certification-level fluency with DevOps concepts and hands-on experience with associated tools such as; Ansible Terraform Docker and CI/CD pipeline applications.
• Certification-level fluency in data engineering big data and database operations delivery and operational services.
• Demonstrable understanding of data platform technologies as they relate to highly available business applications on-prem hybrid and in the cloud
• Demonstrable understanding of the enterprise application development lifecycle and container platforms effect on it.
• Demonstrable ability to see and present the big picture e.g. thought leadership offer solutions to improve upon it and challenge the status quo when it is not in alignment with or in the best interest of desired customer outcomes.
• Demonstrable ability to distill complex problems into a simplified vision that drives customer interest in Pure technologies
• Strong bias for continuous improvement both personally and professionally.
• Ability to travel as needed regionally (up-to 60%)

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
• Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortunes Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area Fortunes Best Workplaces for Millennials and certified as a Great Place to Work!
• Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance including flexible time off wellness resources and company-sponsored team events. Check out for more information.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this contact us at if youre invited to an interview.

OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:

Were forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isnt just accepted but embraced. Thats why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership.

Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression transgender status sexual stereotypes age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

JOIN US AND BRING YOUR BEST.

BRING YOUR BOLD.

BRING YOUR FLASH.