Sr. Support Tools Developer, Python

BE PART OF BUILDING THE FUTURE.

What do NASA and emerging space companies have in common with COVID vaccine R&D teams or with Roblox and the Metaverse? 

The answer is data, -- all fast moving, fast growing industries rely on data for a competitive edge in their industries. And the most advanced companies are realizing the full data advantage by partnering with Pure Storage. Pure’s vision is to redefine the storage experience and empower innovators by simplifying how people consume and interact with data. With 9,000 customers including 50% of the Fortune 500, we’ve only scratched the surface of our ambitions. 

Pure is blazing trails and setting records:

• For eight straight years, Gartner has named Pure a leader in the Magic Quadrant 
• Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a certified Net Promoter Score in the top 1% of B2B companies globally
• Industry analysts and press applaud Pure’s leadership across these dimensions
• And, our 4,000+ employees are emboldened to make Pure a faster, stronger, smarter company as we go

If you, like us, say “bring it on” to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

• Design and implement creative new algorithms and technologies for high-performance, highly reliable systems (think "six nines")
• Own and deliver innovation end-to-end, from concept to shipped product
• Analyze and solve challenging problems through persistence and insight
• Work as part of a team of intelligent peers who inspire you and who are inspired by you
• Develop, maintain, and improve creative new systems and diagnostic tools
• Make smart, educated decisions where automation can improve overall product support efficiencies
• Maintain effective documentation on existing and future tool sets
• Thoroughly test tool sets before release to ensure tool accuracy and efficiency
• Learn a ton, whether you know a lot or nothing about products and software systems

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...

• At least 6+ years of Python "back-end" experience 
• Designing, implementing, and using efficient REST APIs
• SQL-based relational database experience in: Postgres, AWS RDS, MySQL or Python modules ("SQLAlchemy", "DB-API", etc.)
• Excellent knowledge of object oriented programming, test driven development, and software development life cycle
• Experience designing performant and efficient programs for processing large, unstructured data-sets
• In-depth experience working with "Storage Area Network" (SAN) and "Network Attached Storage" (NAS)
  
• Hands-on experience with Linux command-line administration
  
• Familiarity with "Flash Storage"
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Willingness to work in an Agile development environment
• Willingness and ability to work in an open office, team environment.
• Ability to simultaneously work on multiple engagements and priorities
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to maintain sight on scope and depth of project initiatives throughout the development life cycle in order to meet project objectives and timelines.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced and ever-changing environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• BS degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience

Additional Qualifications:

• Practical hands-on experience with the following is a plus:
  • Process automation and/or machine learning
  • Cloud infrastructures like AWS
  • DevOps and Pipeline tools such as Docker and Jenkins
  • Web server management: Apache, Nginx, Tornado, WSGI (Gunicorn)
  • JavaScript

BE YOU—CORPORATE CLONES NEED NOT APPLY.

Pure is where you ask big questions, think differently, and make an impact. This is not just a job, but a place where you have a voice and can accelerate your career. We value unique thoughts and celebrate individuality, and with ample opportunity to learn, develop yourself, and expand into different roles, joining Pure is an investment in your career journey.

Through our Pure Equality program, which supports a flourishing field of employee resource groups, we nourish the personal and professional lives of our team members. And our Pure Good Foundat