Senior Solutions Architect - Storage as a Service (m/f/d)

About the role

Job Summary

At NetApp, we believe data is the foundation of innovation. As a leader in Intelligent Data Infrastructure, we help organizations manage, protect, and unlock the value of their data across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Our Storage as a Service offerings empower enterprises to consume modern infrastructure flexibly, scalably, and on their own terms.

We're looking for a Senior Solutions Architect – Storage as a Service to join our team. If you're passionate about translating complex technology into real business value and thrive at the intersection of strategy, architecture, and customer partnership — we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do


Drive business growth by identifying and developing strategic Storage as a Service opportunities alongside account and sales teams

Design end-to-end solutions — leading discovery workshops, architecture sessions, and technical assessments for enterprise customers

Build compelling business cases and solution concepts that connect technical outcomes to measurable business value

Act as a trusted advisor to architects, technical decision-makers, and IT leaders throughout complex sales cycles

Champion thought leadership by representing NetApp at customer events, executive briefings, webinars, and industry forums

Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, marketing, and global solution teams to translate customer needs into innovative offerings

Enable and coach internal teams, partners, and customers on best practices, architecture approaches, and market trends

Support competitive differentiation by serving as a subject matter expert on consumption and as-a-service models

What You Bring

We value skills and mindset over a specific career path. Here's what will set you up for success:

Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise storage, data management, or hybrid cloud solutions

Strong understanding of consumption, subscription, or as-a-service business models

Ability to engage confidently with technical and executive stakeholders, bridging technology and business strategy

Experience supporting complex enterprise sales cycles, from initial engagement through close

Excellent communication and presentation skills — you make the complex feel clear

A growth mindset — you're curious, collaborative, and energized by continuous learning

Fluency in German and English

Willingness to travel regularly within Germany

Background in managed services, service providers, or cloud platforms is a plus.

Familiarity with sectors such as telco, financial services, manufacturing, or public sector  is a plus.

Relevant certifications in infrastructure, cloud, or storage technologies is a plus.