Storage Migration Solution Architect

Introduction:

We are seeking a Storage Consultant for a critical migration project. This is an initial 2-3 month assignment, with the possibility of extension. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in solution design, C/C++ or Python development, and deep expertise in SAN/NAS technologies. This role is for a Trianz internal project.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop a proprietary block-level storage migration platform for heterogeneous SAN-to-cloud migrations
• Build real-time data replication engines with continuous data synchronization capabilities
• Develop I/O interception and redirection mechanisms for non-disruptive migrations with near-zero downtime
• Create intelligent migration orchestration engines with automated cutover capabilities
• Develop cross-vendor compatibility layer supporting multiple SAN platforms simultaneously
• Build automated rollback and failover/failback capabilities, bandwidth throttling & automated testing frameworks
• Integrate with multiple SAN vendor management APIs for automated LUN discovery and mapping
• Develop migration playbooks and runbook automation

Requirements:

Required Skills:

• Strong hands-on development experience in C/C++ or Python
• Proven architecture and solution design background
• Deep expertise in SAN/NAS technologies
• Experience with on-prem NetApp to AWS migrations
• Storage Solutions expert
• Storage Developer on storage products
• Knowledge of NetApp (ONTAP, FAS, AFF series) - LUN provisioning, SnapMirror, FlexClone
• Experience with Dell EMC (Unity, PowerStore, PowerMax, VMAX) - Storage groups, masking views, SRDF
• Proficiency in Pure Storage (FlashArray, FlashBlade) - Volume management, protection groups, replication
• Familiarity with HPE 3PAR/Alletra - Virtual volumes, remote copy, adaptive optimization
• Understanding of IBM FlashSystem/Storwize/DS8000 - Volume groups, FlashCopy, Metro Mirror
• Knowledge of Hitachi VSP - LDEVs, ShadowImage, TrueCopy
• Deep understanding of SAN architecture: zoning, LUN masking, multipathing (MPIO), WWN/WWPN management
• Deep understanding of block-level storage architecture and low-level I/O operations
• Proficiency in REST APIs and vendor SDKs (NetApp ONTAP API, Dell EMC Unisphere, Pure Storage REST API, IBM Spectrum Virtualize API, HPE SSMC API)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with AWS FSx & Azure NetApp Files
• Proficiency in AWS EC2 and Azure VM architecture and storage integration
• Knowledge of AWS SDK (Boto3/Python, AWS SDK for Java) and Azure SDK