Pure Storage
Consulting Field Solutions Architect - Database
Pure Storage, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Consulting Field Solutions Architect - Database
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.
The Role We are seeking a highly skilled and self‑driven Consulting Field Solutions Architect – Database to join our team. This execution‑focused role is critical for designing, validating, and documenting innovative solutions in the Database space that support our strategic go‑to‑market efforts for Enterprise customers across the globe. You will be part of a highly collaborative, cross‑functional team driving solution delivery—from initial concept to final documentation—across a variety of environments. Leveraging Pure’s platform, you will address real‑world challenges for customers, partners, and internal teams. This role can be based anywhere in the U.S.
What You’ll Do
Database Solutions Development: Participate in the definition and execution of the solutions roadmap by designing, developing, validating, and delivering Database Solutions built and integrated with a variety of Alliance products and Pure’s entire product suite.
Develop Technical Collateral: Create technical documentation, including reference architectures, best practices, white papers, and solution briefs, that effectively communicate the value of Pure Storage solutions for Database workloads to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Lab Validation and Demonstration: Build, validate, and document solutions using Pure Storage technologies in a lab environment.
Stakeholder Engagement: Present solutions to customers, partners, and internal teams, translating technical details into business value and actionable insights.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, product management, field architects, professional services and marketing teams to align solutions with go‑to‑market strategies and customer objectives.
Technical Marketing Support: Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and refine messaging, presentations, and technical content that highlights the business value and differentiated value of Pure Storage solutions for specific target audiences such as researchers, data scientists, systems engineers and infrastructure teams.
Professional Documentation: Plan, outline, and publish professional technical documents on schedule, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
Customer‑Focused Solutions: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand real‑world customer challenges and deliver practical, impactful 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: Prioritize and deliver multiple tasks within a dynamic work environment, ensuring timely and effective delivery of projects.
What You Bring
Infrastructure and Platform Expertise: In‑depth, holistic knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle, deep knowledge of OLAP and OLTP Database, Vector Databases, NoSQL and Open Source Databases. Deep understanding of storage and networking, performance tuning, Kubernetes, scripting languages, operating systems.
Storage Proficiency: Understanding of block, file, and object storage protocols (e.g., FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB, S3) and their application in high‑performance environments.
Platform Knowledge: Expertise in hybrid cloud platforms, including public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DBaaS technologies.
Cross‑Platform Awareness: Familiarity with other database systems (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and how they integrate into broader architectures.
Solution Architecture: Ability to design, document, and validate comprehensive solutions that address technical and business needs from the complete software stack through the infrastructure environment.
Technical Marketing Skills: Ability to collaborate with marketing teams to create impactful content, presentations, and messaging that highlight technical capabilities and customer value for Pure’s target audience.
Performance Optimization: In‑depth knowledge of I/O protocols, pathways and tuning practices to derive the greatest performance in real‑world environments and across standardized performance benchmarking tools such as VDBench.
Supporting Skills
Understanding of large‑scale environments: Real‑world applications and how to optimize solution architectures to extract efficiency and performance from the entire stack.
Systems Engineering Knowledge: Expertise in Linux, Windows, PowerShell, Bash/Python scripting, IP networking, Ansible, Terraform and experience with enterprise automation tools and orchestration platforms.
Diagnostic Skills: Strong troubleshooting capabilities for performance issues.
Technical Curiosity: Continuous learning mindset; always exploring new tech trends/platforms and responding to industry changes.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in database architecture, SQL Server, Oracle, and/or enterprise database solutions, and related technologies.
Proven ability to execute strategies and deliver high‑quality solutions aligned with organizational goals.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on delivering practical and impactful solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present to technical and executive audiences.
Demonstrated adaptability to learn new technologies and respond to evolving organizational needs.
Self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced setting with minimal supervision.
The Annual Base Salary Range Is $168,000 — $299,000 USD
Salary ranges are determined based on role, level, and location. The position is open until filled.
What You Can Expect From Us
Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, challenge commonly accepted ideas, 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.
Accommodations And Accessibility Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more information, contact 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. 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement Pure is proud to be an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, 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.
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The Role We are seeking a highly skilled and self‑driven Consulting Field Solutions Architect – Database to join our team. This execution‑focused role is critical for designing, validating, and documenting innovative solutions in the Database space that support our strategic go‑to‑market efforts for Enterprise customers across the globe. You will be part of a highly collaborative, cross‑functional team driving solution delivery—from initial concept to final documentation—across a variety of environments. Leveraging Pure’s platform, you will address real‑world challenges for customers, partners, and internal teams. This role can be based anywhere in the U.S.
What You’ll Do
Database Solutions Development: Participate in the definition and execution of the solutions roadmap by designing, developing, validating, and delivering Database Solutions built and integrated with a variety of Alliance products and Pure’s entire product suite.
Develop Technical Collateral: Create technical documentation, including reference architectures, best practices, white papers, and solution briefs, that effectively communicate the value of Pure Storage solutions for Database workloads to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Lab Validation and Demonstration: Build, validate, and document solutions using Pure Storage technologies in a lab environment.
Stakeholder Engagement: Present solutions to customers, partners, and internal teams, translating technical details into business value and actionable insights.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, product management, field architects, professional services and marketing teams to align solutions with go‑to‑market strategies and customer objectives.
Technical Marketing Support: Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and refine messaging, presentations, and technical content that highlights the business value and differentiated value of Pure Storage solutions for specific target audiences such as researchers, data scientists, systems engineers and infrastructure teams.
Professional Documentation: Plan, outline, and publish professional technical documents on schedule, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
Customer‑Focused Solutions: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand real‑world customer challenges and deliver practical, impactful 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: Prioritize and deliver multiple tasks within a dynamic work environment, ensuring timely and effective delivery of projects.
What You Bring
Infrastructure and Platform Expertise: In‑depth, holistic knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle, deep knowledge of OLAP and OLTP Database, Vector Databases, NoSQL and Open Source Databases. Deep understanding of storage and networking, performance tuning, Kubernetes, scripting languages, operating systems.
Storage Proficiency: Understanding of block, file, and object storage protocols (e.g., FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB, S3) and their application in high‑performance environments.
Platform Knowledge: Expertise in hybrid cloud platforms, including public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DBaaS technologies.
Cross‑Platform Awareness: Familiarity with other database systems (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and how they integrate into broader architectures.
Solution Architecture: Ability to design, document, and validate comprehensive solutions that address technical and business needs from the complete software stack through the infrastructure environment.
Technical Marketing Skills: Ability to collaborate with marketing teams to create impactful content, presentations, and messaging that highlight technical capabilities and customer value for Pure’s target audience.
Performance Optimization: In‑depth knowledge of I/O protocols, pathways and tuning practices to derive the greatest performance in real‑world environments and across standardized performance benchmarking tools such as VDBench.
Supporting Skills
Understanding of large‑scale environments: Real‑world applications and how to optimize solution architectures to extract efficiency and performance from the entire stack.
Systems Engineering Knowledge: Expertise in Linux, Windows, PowerShell, Bash/Python scripting, IP networking, Ansible, Terraform and experience with enterprise automation tools and orchestration platforms.
Diagnostic Skills: Strong troubleshooting capabilities for performance issues.
Technical Curiosity: Continuous learning mindset; always exploring new tech trends/platforms and responding to industry changes.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in database architecture, SQL Server, Oracle, and/or enterprise database solutions, and related technologies.
Proven ability to execute strategies and deliver high‑quality solutions aligned with organizational goals.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on delivering practical and impactful solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present to technical and executive audiences.
Demonstrated adaptability to learn new technologies and respond to evolving organizational needs.
Self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced setting with minimal supervision.
The Annual Base Salary Range Is $168,000 — $299,000 USD
Salary ranges are determined based on role, level, and location. The position is open until filled.
What You Can Expect From Us
Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, challenge commonly accepted ideas, 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.
Accommodations And Accessibility Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more information, contact 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. 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement Pure is proud to be an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, 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.
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