Database Solutions Architect - Elob
Application analysis
Database Solutions Architect - Elob at Pure Storage is a forward deployed data infrastructure role for engineers who want customer-facing technical work with real deployment ownership.
Reading this role
This Solutions / Sales Engineering role centers on technical discovery, demos, POCs, and helping buyers build internal consensus. Key signals from the listing: Kubernetes / containers, Terraform / IaC, Python, Senior scope.
About Pure Storage
Data platform companies win by making complex systems usable in production — field roles prove ROI on live customer data. The role is anchored in Bangalore, India, so expect on-site customer work in that region.
Signals in the listing
Stand out for Database Solutions Architect - Elob
- Lead your application with one paragraph tying Database Solutions Architect - Elob to a specific customer or deployment you owned — Pure Storage hires for shipped outcomes, not tool lists.
- Bring a tight demo narrative: customer pain, live workflow, and measurable before/after — treat the interview like a compressed POC.
- Show how you qualify opportunities and say no to bad-fit pilots; Pure Storage values technical judgment in customer-facing roles.
- For Kubernetes-heavy roles, describe a cluster you operated: upgrades, networking, secrets, observability, and how you debugged a production outage.
- Link to or describe Terraform modules you wrote with environment promotion strategy (dev → staging → prod) and how you handled state and drift.
- The posting mentions multiple languages — pick the one most relevant to this team and show production code, not tutorial exercises.
Stand out at Pure Storage
- Demonstrate data architecture with a concrete example — Pure Storage will probe for specifics, not buzzwords.
- Demonstrate migration experience with a concrete example — Pure Storage will probe for specifics, not buzzwords.
- Bring a migration or optimization story with before/after metrics, not just architecture diagrams.
- Read recent engineering blog posts, product launches, and customer stories on purestorage.com — reference one explicitly in your outreach to show genuine interest.
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Role description
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
As a Database Solutions Architect at Everpure, you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge flash storage innovation and real-world database performance. You are the architect of high-impact technical collateral, transforming complex data challenges into elegant, scalable reference architectures that empower our global customers to maximize their data potential. Collaborating across Engineering, Marketing, and Product teams, you will act as a technical visionary who ensures our storage solutions are perfectly tuned for the world's most demanding database workloads.
What You'll Do
Architect & Validate Solutions: Lead the design and lab-based builds of end-to-end database solutions, integrating Everpure technologies with platforms like Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL to set the gold standard for industry performance. Translate Technology to Value: Author high-quality technical white papers, reference architectures, and deployment guides that translate complex features into clear, tangible business outcomes for customers and partners. Influence Product Strategy: Partner with Product Management to review Marketing
Requirements
Documents (MRD), providing the "voice of the expert" to shape future product roadmaps based on database trends and performance benchmarks. Enable Global Field Teams: Create and deliver compelling technical presentations and demonstrations that equip our sales and channel partners to solve sophisticated architectural challenges for enterprise clients. Drive Innovation via Automation: Develop and maintain benchmark kits and Proof of Concept (PoC) frameworks using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to streamline the demonstration of Everpure’s technical superiority.
What You Bring
Database Mastery: Expert-level knowledge in designing, optimizing, and managing enterprise databases (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, MS SQL, or PostgreSQL), with a deep understanding of clustering, sharding, and high-availability patterns. Modern Infrastructure Fluency: Proficiency in Linux administration and modern deployment ecosystems, including virtualization (VMware), container orchestration (Kubernetes), and storage protocols (iSCSI, NVMe/TCP, or Object Storage). Automation & Scripting Mindset: Ability to write and modify code in Python, Go, or Shell, coupled with hands-on experience using configuration management tools like Ansible or Terraform to automate complex environments. Technical Artistry: Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to distill complex technical concepts into professional documentation and persuasive presentations for both technical and executive audiences. Location: We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Bengaluru, India office in compliance with Pure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.
What You Can Expect From Us:
Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers. 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 Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as a Great Place to Work®! 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 [email protected] 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. 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. Join us and bring your best. Bring your bold. Pure and simple.