Staff Consulting Architect -Automation

• 10–15 years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud, and automation
• Proven experience in:
• Designing and delivering enterprise automation solutions
• Conducting customer-facing workshops and technical discussions
• Leading complex deployments and integrations

• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Nutanix Self-Service Platform or equivalent
• Ansible
• Terraform
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
• Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• API integrations and REST-based automation
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language:
• Python or PowerShell

• Terraform Certified Associate
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
• Python-related certifications or demonstrable contributions to automation frameworks
• VMware Certified Professional – Cloud Management and Automation 2024 (VCP-CMA 2024)

• Professional Services
• Pune/Bangalore, India
• 32260

Are you a seasoned professional with strong hands-on expertise in virtualization, SDN, and Infra Automation, complemented by excellent consulting and communication skills? If so, you’ll thrive in our collaborative environment where you’ll lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge data center and hybrid cloud solutions, make a significant impact on our clients' success, and advance your career as part of a dynamic team at Nutanix.

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Consulting Architect – Automation to lead automation-led transformation initiatives across enterprise customers. This role requires deep expertise in designing and delivering scalable automation solutions, conducting customer-facing workshops, and executing complex integrations across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth with consulting capability, enabling them to translate business requirements into robust, production-grade automation architectures.

• Lead automation discovery and design workshops with enterprise customers
• Translate business and operational requirements into automation roadmaps and solution architectures
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across customer’s IT, DevOps, and platform teams

• Design end-to-end automation frameworks leveraging:
• Nutanix Self-Service Platform
• Ansible for configuration management and orchestration
• Terraform for infrastructure provisioning
• Define reusable automation blueprints, modular workflows, and governance standards
• Architect integrations across cloud, virtualization, and enterprise toolchains

• Lead and execute complex deployments and integrations across:
• Hybrid cloud platforms (Nutanix, AWS, Azure, etc.)
• CI/CD ecosystems (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps)
• Develop and optimize infrastructure-as-code and automation pipelines
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex deployment and orchestration issues

• Build and maintain automation using scripting languages such as:
• Python
• PowerShell
• Develop custom modules, plugins, and integrations where required
• Ensure automation solutions are scalable, secure, and reusable

• Establish automation standards, governance, and best practices
• Mentor consultants and engineers on automation frameworks and tools
• Contribute to internal assets such as playbooks, accelerators, and reference architectures

• Exposure to container platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Knowledge of ITSM integrations (e.g., ServiceNow)

• Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate business problems into technical automation solutions
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting ability
• Effective communication and presentation skills

• Successful delivery of automation-led transformation projects
• Reduction in manual effort and operational overhead for customers
• High customer satisfaction and adoption of automation frameworks
• Creation of reusable assets and accelerators

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent discipline.

• Pune / Bangalore
• Travel as required for customer assignments
• Ready to work in US and EMEA shifts, as per assignments.

The role involves performing duties requiring the application ofprofessional expertise and the exercise of independent judgment/discretion, creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making in carrying out responsibilities, as applicable to the position. The specific responsibilities of the role may vary based on business needs and role requirements. Employees can refer to the applicable guidelines and career frameworks for additional information regarding role expectations and responsibilities.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. In locations where our workplace policy applies (i.e. San Jose, Durham, Mexico City, Bangalore, Pune, Hoofddorp, Belgrade, Barcelona, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo), employees are expected to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per week to foster collaboration, team alignment, and access to in-office resources. Workplace type may vary based on location and team requirements. Please speak with your recruiter for details. Additional team-specific guidance and norms will be provided by your manager.

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• Pune/Bangalore, India

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• Singapore

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• Mexico City/Guadalajara/Monterrey, Mexico

After all those discussions its time for both you and our hiring teams to make some decisions. Your Talent Advisor will be your main point of contact during this period. Be sure to keep them informed of any outstanding questions or timing milestones that are important to you.

We value standout performers, ambitious team players, and long-term thinkers who know how to connect the dots to get results. If you're a little customer obsessed, you've found your tribe. Are you a game changer? Let us see that in your application.

Our talent advisors review every application we receive and we'll follow up with next steps and guidance at every phase. Overall you can expect 1-2 rounds of talks with our hiring leaders after your initial chat with your Talent Advisor.