Cloud Native Architect

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.Si desea saber un poco más sobre esta oportunidad, o está considerando presentar su candidatura, por favor, lea la siguiente información del puesto.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.About Portworx by PurePortworx by Pure Storage is the Kubernetes data platform trusted by enterprises to manage mission-critical applications in containers across any cloud or on-prem environment. By providing a single data management layer for all stateful services Portworx simplifies container infrastructure accelerates application deployment and reduces operational complexityno matter where workloads run.With Portworx organizations gain agility to respond to changing business regulatory or economic demandsempowering developers and operators alike to innovate faster.About the RoleWere hiring a Cloud Architect to help scale adoption of Portworx solutions across Iberia Italy and LATAM. This is a pre-sales role focused on working with enterprise and public sector customers to architect and evangelize cloud-native storage and data management strategies for Kubernetes-based applications.You will work hand-in-hand with dedicated Portworx Sales Specialists and cross-functional teams to drive technical strategy deliver value-focused solutions and support customers throughout their journeyfrom discovery to deployment. Youll act as a trusted technical advisor aligning Portworx capabilities to real-world customer use cases across multi-cloud hybrid and on-prem environments.This role is ideal for Kubernetes-savvy customer-focused professionals who enjoy solving complex challenges influencing technical decision-makers and operating across diverse international markets.What Youll Do (Should You Accept This Challenge)Partner with Portworx Sales Specialists to drive technical pre-sales activities across Iberia Italy and LATAMLead discovery demos proof of concepts (POCs) and architecture workshops to demonstrate how Portworx solves customer challengesEngage with senior technical and business stakeholders to articulate solution value and support long-term successDesign end-to-end architectures for deploying and scaling stateful applications in Kubernetes environmentsGuide customers through container adoption and Day 2 data management workflowsSupport RFP / RFI processes competitive positioning and technical validation effortsCollaborate with internal teams (product engineering marketing) to provide customer feedback and influence roadmapRepresent Portworx at conferences webinars and industry forumsTravel as needed (up to 60%) across supported regionsWhat Youll Need to SucceedCore Experience5 years in customer-facing technical architecture or pre-sales roles4 years in technical sales (Sales Engineering Solutions Architect Presales etc.)Demonstrated success in technical sales cycles and customer engagementExceptional communication presentation and stakeholder management skillsStrong customer orientation with the ability to align technology to business valueProfessional fluency in Spanish English and ItalianTechnical Requirements5 years of Linux administration or development experience3 years of Kubernetes administration with KCNA or higher certification preferredDeep familiarity with Kubernetes platforms (OpenShift Rancher) and major cloud providers (AWS Azure GCP VMware OpenStack)Experience with DevOps tools (Ansible Terraform Docker CI / CD platforms)Understanding of data platforms backup / disaster recovery and Day 2 operations in containerized environmentsKnowledge of enterprise application lifecycle and how containerization impacts delivery and operationsDeep familiarity with Kubernetes platforms (OpenShift Rancher) and major cloud providers (AWS Azure GCP VMware OpenStack)Additional notes: The sentence above appears twice in the original; kept content consistent by including it once above in the Technical Requirements list.Specialty Skills (Nice to Have)Certification-level fluency with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) or Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Experience with AI / ML analytics or high-performance computing (HPC) workloadsBackground in data engineering database management or hybrid cloud architectureWhat You Can Expect From UsPure 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 WorkPure 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 AccessibilityCandidates 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 TeamWere 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. xsgfvud 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.Key SkillsEmployment Type: Full TimeExperience: yearsVacancy: 1#J-18808-Ljbffr