Database Solutions Architect

We’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.

We are seeking a highly skilled Database Solutions Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in database management, optimization, backup and recovery, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. This role is critical in designing and implementing robust database solutions to support our organizational goals and ensure optimal performance and availability.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Execute Database Solutions Roadmap: Participate in the execution of the solutions roadmap in the database area, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technological advancements.
• Develop Technical Collateral: Create and maintain technical documentation, including reference architectures and best practices, to support the implementation and adoption of database solutions.
• Lab-Based Solution Development: Build, demonstrate, and document innovative database solutions within our lab using Pure Storage and partner technologies, showcasing the capabilities and integrations of our solutions.
• Project Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead projects, working with cross-functional teams to design, build, and demonstrate database solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
• Technical Presentations: Create technical presentations for customer, field, and partner use, effectively communicating complex technical information in an accessible manner.
• Technical Strategy and MRD Engagement: Learn and understand the technical strategy in regard to Marketing Requirements Documents (MRD). Participate in cross-functional teams to review and influence product roadmaps.
• Professional Documentation: Plan, outline, and publish professional technical documents on schedule, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Customer Business Benefits Translation: Translate technical features into tangible customer business benefits, highlighting the value of our solutions.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Work collaboratively within a team and cross-functionally within the company to achieve common goals and drive innovation.
• Effective Communication: Communicate in a clear and concise professional manner, tailored to the appropriate audience; including both verbal and written communications.
• Manage Multiple Priorities: Manage multiple priorities and tasks within a dynamic work environment, ensuring timely and effective delivery of projects.

Primary Skills:

• Database Expertise: Thorough understanding of one or more databases such as MySQL, Microsoft SQL, Oracle, or PostgreSQL.
• Adaptability: Ability to extend knowledge to other database systems as needed.
• Optimization Concepts: Proficient in database optimization concepts, including sharding, partitioning, clustering, high availability, and replication.
• Backup and Recovery: Strong knowledge of database backup and recovery processes.
• Storage Protocols: Advanced knowledge of storage protocols such as iSCSI, FC, NFS, SMB, and object storage.
• High Availability: Knowledge of high availability and cross data center replication at the application or storage level is a plus.

Supporting Skills:

• Linux Skills: Proficient in basic Linux administration (RedHat, Ubuntu, etc).
• Troubleshooting: Strong ability to troubleshoot and interpret performance issues on operating systems.
• Virtualization and Containerization: Expertise in virtualization (VMWare) and container orchestration (Kubernetes), both on-premise and in cloud environments (public and private).
• Programming Skills: Basic programming knowledge is essential, as the role involves understanding, modifying, and creating benchmark kits for proof-of-concept studies.
• Scripting Languages: Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Shell Script, Python, or Go is highly desirable.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficient with IaC and configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in database solutions and related technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

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.

WHERE DIFFERENCES FUEL INNOVATION:

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. At Pure Storage, diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability are part of our DNA because we believe our people will shape the next chapter of our success story.​ 

Pure Storage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and people with intersectional identities. We also encourage you to apply even if you feel you don’t match all of the role criteria. If you think you can do the job and feel you’re a good match, please apply.