Advisory Platform Architect

Insight; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector is seeking an Advisory Platform Architect to design and implement advanced virtualisation and Kubernetes solutions. This role involves collaborating with prestigious clients to modernize their platforms and enhance operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in virtualisation technologies and a strong understanding of cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in architecting virtualisation solutions.
• Deep knowledge of hypervisors and container platforms.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable virtualisation and container platform solutions.
• Collaborate with customers to align solutions with business goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and support pre-sales efforts.

Skills

Architecting virtualisation solutions

Kubernetes

DevOps methodologies

Cloud technologies

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Hyper-V

Terraform

Ansible

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Advisory Platform Architect

Position Summary

We are seeking an Advisory Platform Architect within the MEA region, you will be a trusted advisor and technical authority, designing, deploying, and optimising advanced virtualisation platforms and Kubernetes-based solutions for our customers. Our team’s strength stems from a multi-disciplinary approach, leveraging in-depth technology expertise and cross-functional knowledge to provide comprehensive support.

You will be instrumental in guiding our prestigious customers through their platform modernisation journey - assessing their current environments, aligning solutions to their strategic objectives, and driving successful deployments of virtualisation and container ecosystems.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable virtualisation and container platform solutions (e.g. VMware, Hyper-V, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Collaborate with customers to gather requirements and align solutions with business goals.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on strategy, migration, and industry best practices across cloud, DevOps, and microservices.
• Support pre-sales efforts by delivering presentations, demos and proof-of-concept workshops.
• Develop architecture blueprints, proposals, and bills of materials tailored to customer objectives.
• Oversee implementation efforts, providing expert guidance and troubleshooting complex infrastructure challenges.
• Foster relationships with OEMs, partners, and customer stakeholders to ensure solution alignment and awareness of product developments.
• Stay current on market trends and contribute insights to WWT’s strategic direction and offerings.
• Mentor junior engineers, promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to scalable pre-sale assets and support resource planning to enhance delivery efficiency.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Significant experience in architecting and implementing virtualisation and container solutions at an enterprise scale.
• Deep knowledge of VMware vSphere / ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, or similar hypervisors; experience in design, migration, and optimisation.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes or OpenShift, container networking, CI / CD pipelines, and DevOps methodologies.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, GCP, and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible) is highly desirable.
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to mentor teams, coordinate complex projects, ad drive them to successful completion.
• Fluent in English is mandatory; fluency in Arabic is preferred.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Consulting and Information Technology

IT Services and IT Consulting

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