Job Description
NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, turning a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. No matter the data type, workload or environment, we help our customers identify and realize new business possibilities. And it all starts with our people.
If this sounds like something you want to be part of, NetApp is the place for you. You can help bring new ideas to life, approaching each challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, you won't be doing it alone. At NetApp, we're all about asking for help when we need it, collaborating with others, and partnering across the organization - and beyond.
Are you a Cloud visionary with a passion for Google Cloud and cutting-edge solutions? Join our dynamic team at NetApp and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cloud technology!
Job Summary
We are seeking a talented and driven Cloud Solutions Architect to join our remote Google Cloud Solutions Architect (CSA) team. In this pre-sales role, you will be the technical backbone, identifying customer workloads, architecting innovative solutions, and guiding customers through the adoption of NetApp's Google Cloud-based products. You will collaborate closely with Google Cloud's Sales and CSA teams, leveraging your deep technical expertise to demonstrate how our technology empowers customer innovation in the Google Cloud ecosystem. If you thrive on solving complex challenges and making a real impact, this is your opportunity to shine!
- Qualify customer opportunities and design tailored solutions leveraging NetApp's offerings in Google Cloud.
- Deliver compelling presentations at customer and partner briefings, Google and NetApp sales meetings, and industry events.
- Develop and execute proofs-of-concept to showcase the effectiveness and value of our solutions.
- Ensure seamless handovers of new customer wins to Professional Services and Customer Success teams.
- Actively participate in and host industry meet-ups and user groups, building strong community relationships.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer opportunity status in Salesforce.
- Engage in continuous self-study to stay ahead of the curve on public cloud services and emerging technologies.
- Strong technical foundation in Cloud concepts and technologies, with a deep focus on Google Cloud.
- A genuine passion for solving customer business challenges with innovative cloud technology solutions.
- Exceptional personal initiative and the ability to drive customer success with minimal supervision.
- Proven experience working with customers in the as-a-Service space.
- Excellent ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Hands-on experience running proofs-of-concept for software, hardware, or cloud-based solutions in a pre-sales capacity.
- In-depth knowledge of Network Attached Storage (NAS) and its application in cloud environments for workloads like SAP, HPC, virtual desktops, VMware, etc.
- Familiarity with container orchestration runtime concepts and solutions, preferably Kubernetes.
- Experience with on-premises infrastructure and workload experience and data migration methodologies (a plus).
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and German (additional languages are a plus).
- Google Cloud certifications (a plus).
We know that outstanding performance comes from motivated people. That's why we create an environment where you can thrive:
- Hybrid working model
- 40 hours of paid volunteer time per year
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and wellness benefits
- Learning & development opportunities
- Legal and financial support programs
- Inclusive and values-driven company culture