Sr. Data Mobility Architect at Pure Storage

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p> <p>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.</p></div><h3><strong>THE ROLE</strong></h3> <p class="p1">As a Data Mobility: Solutions Architect:, you will lead, design, execute successful data mobility and optimization strategies<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </span>for our customers. You'll partner with customers and internal/external teams to develop and implement transformative solutions that align with business goals and technical excellence.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="p1">This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong leadership to become a strategic advisor. You will work across the entire project lifecycle, from pre-sales and planning to hands-on implementation, requiring flexibility and adaptability. By leveraging Everpure methodologies and technologies, you will ensure customer success and contribute to the growth of our data mobility services.</p> <h3 class="p1"><strong>WHAT YOU'LL DO</strong></h3> <p class="p1">The Expert Data Mobility Solutions Architect leads the design and delivery of complex data mobility and migration solutions. This role applies deep, multi-domain expertise to solve ambiguous challenges, shape customer outcomes, and drive successful execution across pre-sales and delivery.</p> <h4><strong>Solution Ownership</strong></h4> <ul> <li> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2">Leads end-to-end architecture and execution for complex data mobility engagements</li> <li class="li2">Owns solution design from discovery through migration and cutover</li> <li class="li2">Ensures alignment between technical solutions and customer business objectives</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Advanced Problem Solving</strong></p> <ol class="ol1"> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2">Solves significant and unique challenges requiring evaluation of technical and business tradeoffs</li> <li class="li2">Applies conceptual thinking to address ambiguous or undefined migration scenarios</li> <li class="li2">Anticipates downstream impacts and adjusts strategies accordingly</li> </ul> </ol> <p><strong>Pre-Sales Leadership</strong></p> <ol class="ol1"> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2">Partners with sales to shape solutions and define migration strategies</li> <li class="li2">Leads technical validation, solution positioning, and SOW development</li> <li class="li2">Communicates complex solutions to executive and technical stakeholders</li> </ul> </ol> <p><strong>Delivery Accountability</strong></p> <ol class="ol1"> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2">Accountable for technical success and outcomes of engagements</li> <li class="li2">Acts as primary escalation point for complex delivery challenges</li> <li class="li2">Guides cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality execution</li> </ul> </ol> <p><strong>Thought Leadership &amp; SME Contribution</strong></p> <ol class="ol1"> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2">Recognized as a subject matter expert across multiple migration domains</li> <li class="li2">Contributes to development of best practices, methodologies, and internal standards</li> <li class="li2">Provides guidance and direction to other architects and engineers</li> </ul> </ol> <p><strong>Cross-Functional Leadership</strong></p> <ol class="ol1"> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2">Builds and leads coordination across sales, delivery, product, and partner teams</li> <li class="li2">Drives alignment across diverse stakeholders to achieve business outcomes</li> <li class="li3">May direct activities of team members on complex engagements</li> </ul> </ol> <ul> <li>We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Bangalore office in compliance with Everpure's policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>WHAT YOU BRING</strong></h3> <p class="p1"><strong>Key Skills</strong></p> <p><strong>Deep Multi-Domain Expertise</strong></p> <ul> <li> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2">Broad expertise across data mobility domains including file, block, object, and host-based migrations</li> <li class="li2">Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure, storage, and cloud environments</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Conceptual &amp; Strategic Thinking</strong></p> <ol class="ol1"> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2">Ability to navigate ambiguity and solve problems involving technical and business tradeoffs</li> <li class="li2">Understands implications beyond immediate project scope</li> </ul> </ol> <p><strong>Influence &amp; Communication</strong></p> <ol class="ol1"> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2">Effectively communicates complex concepts to diverse audiences, including executives</li> <li class="li2">Uses persuasion to align stakeholders and drive decisions</li> </ul> </ol> <p><strong>Leadership Without Authority</strong></p> <ol class="ol1"> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2">Leads teams and initiatives without direct reporting structure</li> <li class="li3">Coordinates across functions to deliver outcomes</li> </ul> </ol> <p class="p1"><strong>Technical Qualifications</strong></p> <p><strong>Core Migration Expertise</strong></p> <ul> <li> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2">Hands-on expertise across multiple data mobility domains, including file (NFS, SMB), block, and object storage</li> <li class="li2">Proven ability to design and execute large-scale migrations across heterogeneous environments</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Unstructured Data &amp; NAS Specialization</strong></p> <ol class="ol1"> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2">Strong experience with enterprise NAS systems including NetApp and Isilon</li> <li class="li2">Deep understanding of file system behaviors, permissions models, and multiprotocol access (NFS/SMB)</li> <li class="li2"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Experience handling large-scale file migrations with performance, integrity, and downtime constraints</li> </ul> </ol> <p><strong>SAN &amp; Block Storage Specialization</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2">Strong expertise in enterprise block storage platforms and SAN infrastructure, including architecture, deployment, operations, and lifecycle management.</li> <li class="li2">Deep knowledge of Fibre Channel, NVMe, iSCSI, zoning, masking, multipathing, replication, and business continuity solutions across mission-critical environments.</li> <li class="li2">Proven experience planning and executing complex storage migrations, consolidations, and modernization initiatives while balancing performance, risk, uptime, and customer requirements.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Migration Tooling &amp; Methodologies</strong></p> <ol class="ol1"> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Hands-on experience with migration tools, scripting, and automation approaches</li> <li class="li2"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Ability to select and adapt tools based on customer environment and constraints</li> <li class="li2"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Familiarity with discovery, assessment, and validation processes</li> </ul> </ol> <p><strong>Systems &amp; Operating Environments</strong></p> <ol class="ol1"> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Strong experience with Linux/Unix and Windows systems</li> <li class="li2"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Deep knowledge of NFS, SMB/CIFS, file security models (ACLs, NTFS), and directory services</li> <li class="li2"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Understanding of multipathing, LVM, and data access patterns</li> </ul> </ol> <p><strong>Architecture &amp; Design</strong></p> <ol class="ol1"> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Proven ability to design scalable, secure, and resilient migration architectures</li> <li class="li2"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Experience producing detailed architecture diagrams, runbooks, and implementation plans</li> </ul> </ol> <p><strong>Infrastructure &amp; Platform Knowledge</strong></p> <ol class="ol1"> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Advanced understanding of storage, networking, virtualization, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)</li> <li class="li3"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Experience integrating migrations across on-prem and cloud environments</li> </ul> </ol> <p class="p1"><strong>Scope &amp; Impact</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2">Owns complex, high-value engagements and critical customer outcomes</li> <li class="li2">Decisions and results may impact broader function or multiple teams</li> <li class="li2">Operates with high independence in methods, tools, and approach</li> <li class="li3">Contributes to organizational knowledge and capability development</li> </ul> <p class="p1"><strong>Success Profile</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2">Delivers successful outcomes in complex and ambiguous environments</li> <li class="li2">Builds strong customer trust and credibility</li> <li class="li2">Influences deal success and delivery quality</li> <li class="li3">Recognized internally as a go-to expert</li> </ul> <p>#LI-ONSITE</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Innovation</strong>: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers.</li> <li><strong>Growth</strong>: 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 Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as a Great Place to Work®!</li> <li><strong>Team</strong>: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.</li> </ul> <p>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 <a href="http://purebenefits.com">purebenefits.com</a> for more information.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:</strong></p> <p>Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> if you’re invited to an interview.</p> <p><strong>OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>Everpure is proud to be an equal opportunity 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.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Join us and bring your best.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bring your bold.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Pure and simple.</strong></p></div>