NetApp is hiring: Cloud Solution Architect - Google (m/f/d) in New Bremen

Job Summary
We are seeking a talented and driven Cloud Solutions Architect to join our Google Cloud Solutions Architect (CSA) team in Germany. 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, 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.

Key Responsibilities

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 such as 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 German and English (additional languages are a plus).

Google Cloud certifications are a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer
NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

We embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees.

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In Summary: The Google Cloud Solutions Architect (CSA) team in Germany is seeking a talented and driven Cloud Solution Architect . The role will be the technical backbone, identifying customer workloads, architecting innovative solutions, and guiding customers through the adoption of NetApp’s Google Cloud‑based products .

En Español:

Buscamos un arquitecto de soluciones en la nube talentoso y motivado para unirse a nuestro equipo Google Cloud Solutions Architect (CSA) en Alemania. En este papel previo a las ventas, usted será la columna vertebral técnica, identificando cargas de trabajo del cliente, diseñando soluciones innovadoras y guiando a los clientes a través de la adopción de productos basados en el cloud de NetApps. Colaborará estrechamente con los equipos de ventas de Google Clouds y CSA, aprovechando su profunda experiencia técnica para demostrar cómo nuestra tecnología empodera a impulsar la innovación del cliente en el ecosistema Google Cloud. Promovemos una cultura de innovación, aprendizaje continuo y crecimiento profesional. Responsabilidades clave: Calificar oportunidades para los clientes y diseñar soluciones a medida que aprovechen las ofertas de NetApp en Google Cloud. Presentar presentaciones convincentes en reuniones informativas con clientes y socios, encuentros de ventas de Google y NetApp y eventos industriales. Desarrollar y ejecutar pruebas de cumplimiento del concepto para mostrar la eficacia y el valor de nuestras soluciones. Asegurar una entrega fluida de cualquier ganancia de nuevos clientes a equipos de Servicios Profesionales e Oportunidades al Cliente. Participar activamente y organizar reuniones y grupos de usuarios de la industria, construyendo fuertes relaciones comunitarias. Mantener un estado preciso y actualizado de oportunidad de cliente en Salesforce. Implicarse en auto-estudio continuos para mantenerse adelantados a los servicios públicos y tecnologías emergentes sobre igualdad de género. Lo que trae un enfoque fuerte en los conceptos laborales y tecnología Inglés.