Role overview

Portworx by Pure Storage is seeking a Cloud Native Architect to serve as a customer-facing technical expert for enterprises adopting containerized applications across multiple cloud and on-premises environments. Portworx is a leading cloud native platform that simplifies Kubernetes deployment and data management at scale, enabling organizations to reduce costs and complexity while modernizing their applications.

Key responsibilities

Provide deep technical and business guidance to customers implementing stateful applications in containerized environments.
Develop and automate Day 2 data management workflows for enterprise customers running Kubernetes at scale.
Serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor, presenting complex technical solutions and challenging customers to achieve better outcomes.
Distill complicated technical problems into simplified, compelling visions that demonstrate the value of Portworx and Pure Storage technologies.
Work collaboratively across co-selling partner ecosystems to capture market opportunities in the rapidly growing cloud native space.
Travel regionally as needed to support customer engagements and technical implementations.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in customer-facing senior-level technical architecture roles.
At least 5 years of Linux Administration and/or Linux development experience, with an industry-recognized administration-level certification or higher.
Minimum 3 years of Kubernetes Administration experience with KCNA (Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate) certification or above.
Certification-level expertise in Kubernetes orchestration platforms such as OpenShift or Rancher.
Certification-level proficiency with cloud infrastructure providers including VMware, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or OpenStack.
Certification-level fluency with DevOps tools and concepts, including Ansible, Terraform, Docker, and CI/CD pipeline applications.
Demonstrable expertise in data engineering, database operations, and highly available business applications across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, think strategically about enterprise technology challenges, and influence through leadership rather than authority.
Strong personal commitment to continuous improvement and self-directed professional development.

What makes this role worth considering

This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of enterprise Kubernetes adoption while working for a company recognized as one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Technology. You’ll be part of a team that values integrity, collaborative leadership, and meaningful innovation at the intersection of cloud native technologies and data management.