Senior Technical Design Architect
On-site Tokyo pre-/post-sales architect role at Pure Storage designing and delivering enterprise storage solutions — storage, data migration, data protection, DR/BCP, and platform integration — including HLD/LLD and implementation, while building cloud-native (Kubernetes, Portworx) and automation (Python, REST APIs, IaC) capability.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Architecture
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years of project delivery experience, including HLD/LLD
- 3+ years as a project manager, technical lead, or equivalent
- 5+ years of hands-on enterprise infrastructure experience (installation, upgrade, expansion, migration, integration, test environments)
- 5+ years as a subject-matter expert or solutions architect, including 2+ years in a team-lead or equivalent leadership role
- Strong understanding of enterprise storage protocols and experience with storage, virtualization, operating systems, networking, and data-center migration or platform integration
- Experience with data protection, replication, DR/BCP, cybersecurity, and enterprise infrastructure operations or efficiency initiatives
- More-than-basic understanding of cloud-native concepts and technologies such as containers, Kubernetes, CI/CD, OpenShift, or KubeVirt, with motivation to deepen this capability
- Interest in or experience relevant to cloud-native data services and Portworx, with willingness to learn the product and delivery patterns
- Scripting and automation experience using Python, PowerShell, or Perl, plus practical use of REST APIs
- Clear, concise communication with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong project management, prioritization, and multitasking skills
- Business-level English proficiency for reading and writing
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Nice to have
- Experience with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure
- FlashArray and/or FlashBlade experience (Pure Storage experience a plus, not a prerequisite)
- ITIL, PMP, storage, cybersecurity, cloud, or cloud-native certifications
- Graduate degree
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code, workflow orchestration, monitoring, IAM, authentication, or ITSM integration
Full description
Everpure (NYSE: P) has evolved from storage pioneer to data platform, closing fiscal 2026 with $3.7 billion in revenue, its first billion-dollar quarter, and accelerating growth into FY27. Our strategic agenda spans the companies defining the next era of technology - hyperscalers, AI labs, the AI hardware supply chain, data platform providers, and the broader AI ecosystem.
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.
Senior Technical Design Architect — JapanTHE ROLE
As a Senior Technical Design Architect, you will design and deliver customer solutions that connect Pure Storage data services to enterprise infrastructure and application environments. The role is primarily focused on storage, data migration, data protection, DR/BCP, and platform integration, while expanding into cloud-native and delivery automation capabilities
Role emphasis: the role is primarily centered on enterprise storage infrastructure and data services, while also expecting the ability and motivation to develop practical capability in cloud-native technologies and automation-led delivery. You are not expected to be a Cloud Native expert on day one; however, you should have more than a superficial understanding of the fundamentals and demonstrate the curiosity and commitment to apply and deepen this capability, including in Portworx-related project delivery
You will work across pre-sales and post-sales delivery, partnering with Sales, Product Marketing, Business Development, Services, Engineering, customers, and partners across Japan. You will translate business and technical requirements into clear architectures, implementation plans, and successful outcomes
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead or contribute to solution design, scoping, architecture reviews, proofs of concept, and implementation for storage, data protection, migration, replication, clustering, virtualization, and DR/BCP use cases.
- Deliver complex projects as an individual contributor or technical lead, including HLD/LLD, installation, upgrades, expansions, integrations, test environments, and operational handover.
- Advise Sales and customers on technical strategy, solution trade-offs, and the integration of Pure Storage into existing environments.
- Support post-sales implementation of scoped Professional Services solutions and ensure quality delivery with internal teams and partners.
- Evaluate partner delivery proposals and help ensure the right quality, risk profile, and value for Pure and the customer.
- Design and implement practical automation using scripts, REST APIs, Infrastructure asCode, ITSM integrations, or related workflow tools where appropriate.