Jobs in London - Senior VMWare Engineer • Central London

Company: Technopride Ltd

Central London

OverviewWe are seeking an experienced VMware Infrastructure Engineer with strong technical expertise in designing, administering, and optimizing virtualized environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on experience with VMware technologies and a solid understanding of networking, storage, and automation within enterprise-scale environments.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and manage VMware-based virtual infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability.Administer VMware vSphere, ESXi hosts, vCenter, and associated tools to maintain a stable and secure environment.Manage and optimize virtual networking, storage systems (SAN/NAS), and backup/restore solutions.Troubleshoot complex issues across compute, storage, and network layers within virtualized environments.Contribute to automation initiatives using tools such as PowerCLI or Ansible.Support integration of on-premise virtualization with cloud and hybrid platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust infrastructure alignment with business needs.Maintain documentation, adhere to best practices, and participate in performance tuning and capacity planning.Required Skills & ExperienceMinimum 5 years of continuous UK residency.5+ years of proven experience in VMware infrastructure design, deployment, and administration.Strong expertise with VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and related ecosystem tools.Solid understanding of virtualized networking, enterprise storage (SAN/NAS), and backup technologies.Experience with automation tools such as PowerCLI or Ansible (preferred).Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and hybrid architectures.Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills.VMware certifications such as VCP or VCAP are highly desirable.Nice to HaveExperience with VMware NSX and VMware Horizon.Understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).Advanced scripting skills for automation and orchestration.