Cloud Native Architect (Pre-sales) - Spanish & Italian-Speaking
Pure StorageWe’re 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 work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.
About Portworx by Pure
Portworx 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 complexity—no matter where workloads run.
With Portworx, organizations gain agility to respond to changing business, regulatory, or economic demands—empowering developers and operators alike to innovate faster.
About the Role
We’re 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 journey—from discovery to deployment. You’ll 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 You’ll Do (Should You Accept This Challenge)
- Partner with Portworx Sales Specialists to drive technical pre-sales activities across Iberia, Italy, and LATAM
- Lead discovery, demos, proof of concepts (POCs), and architecture workshops to demonstrate how Portworx solves customer challenges
- Engage with senior technical and business stakeholders to articulate solution value and support long-term success
- Design end-to-end architectures for deploying and scaling stateful applications in Kubernetes environments
- Guide customers through container adoption and Day 2 data management workflows
- Support RFP/RFI processes, competitive positioning, and technical validation efforts
- Collaborate with internal teams (product, engineering, marketing) to provide customer feedback and influence roadmap
- Represent Portworx at conferences, webinars, and industry forums
- Travel as needed (up to 60%) across supported regions
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Core Experience
- 5+ years in customer-facing technical architecture or pre-sales roles
- 4+ years in technical sales (Sales Engineering, Solutions Architect, Presales, etc.)
- Demonstrated success in technical sales cycles and customer engagement
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong customer orientation with the ability to align technology to business value
- Professional fluency in Spanish, English and Italian
Technical Requirements
- 5+ years of Linux administration or development experience
- 3+ years of Kubernetes administration, with KCNA or higher certification preferred
Deep 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 environments
- Knowledge of enterprise application lifecycle and how containerization impacts delivery and operations
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) workloads
- Background in data engineering, database management, or hybrid cloud architecture
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 Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area™, Fortune's 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 purebenefits.com 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 TA-Ops@purestorage.com if you’re invited to an interview.
OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:
We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s 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.