Cloud Native Architect, Portworx - NY/NJ

Role overview

Portworx by Pure Storage is a cloud-native data management platform enabling enterprises to deploy containerized applications across multiple clouds and on-premises environments. As a Cloud Native Architect, you will serve as a customer-facing technical expert guiding organizations through their Kubernetes and stateful application deployments. This role is based in the New York or New Jersey area with an expectation to work from the NYC office two days per week.

Key responsibilities

Deliver deep technical and business guidance to customers implementing stateful applications within container environments.
Automate and optimize “Day 2” data management workflows for containerized workloads across hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures.
Demonstrate thought leadership and present comprehensive solutions that address complex customer challenges and drive adoption of Portworx technologies.
Simplify intricate technical problems into clear visions that resonate with customers and align with their business outcomes.
Coach and influence teams across co-selling partners and internal stakeholders to achieve shared objectives without relying on formal authority.
Travel regionally as needed to support customer engagement and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Five or more years of experience in a senior-level customer-facing technical architect role.
Five or more years of Linux administration or development experience with an industry-recognized administration-level or higher certification.
Three or more years of Kubernetes administration experience and either a KCNA (Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate) certification or higher.
Certification-level expertise in Kubernetes orchestration platforms such as OpenShift or Rancher.
Certification-level fluency in cloud infrastructure services including VMware, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or OpenStack.
Certification-level proficiency with DevOps tools and concepts, including Ansible, Terraform, Docker, and CI/CD pipeline applications.
Certification-level knowledge of data engineering, big data systems, and database operations and delivery services.
Demonstrated understanding of data platform technologies supporting highly available enterprise applications across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.
Demonstrated understanding of enterprise application development lifecycle and how container platforms influence it.
Charismatic, confident presence with a proven track record succeeding in customer-facing and high-visibility situations.
Strong collaborative mindset prioritizing team success and continuous improvement over individual recognition.
Ability to travel regionally up to 60 percent.

What makes this role worth considering

Pure Storage has grown to $3.7 billion in revenue and achieved its first billion-dollar quarter, positioning you at the forefront of the rapidly expanding Kubernetes and cloud-native market. The company has been recognized as one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Technology and is certified as a Great Place to Work, offering flexible time off, wellness resources, and opportunities for meaningful professional growth. You will be part of a team that values innovation, challenges the status quo, and builds on each other’s strengths while contributing to transformative technology shaping the data platform industry.