Cloud Solution Architect

Job Summary We are seeking a talented and driven Cloud Solutions Architect to join our Google Cloud Solutions Architect (CSA) team in the UK. 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 About Us Be part of NetApp's global Cloud Solutions Architect team, where we are at the forefront of driving customer adoption of our Google Cloud services. Our collaborative Sales, Technical, and Customer Success teams are dedicated to implementing and scaling cloud and software services, consistently exceeding sales goals. We foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth. What You'll Do 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. What You Bring 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 (additional languages are a plus). Google Cloud certifications (a plus). #LI-DNI Join us and be part of the cloud revolution At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in‑office and/or in‑person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Employer: NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, and any protected classification. Why NetApp? We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age‑old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better – but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches. We enable a healthy work‑life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favourite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future. If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk. #J-18808-Ljbffr