Software Engineer-IT Infrastructure

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

On-site clinic

Ultramodern work environment

Collaborative spaces

Job summary

Lowe’s India in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Virtualization Engineer (4+ years) to design, implement, and manage VMware environments. The role includes basic Kubernetes support, automation scripting with PowerShell or Python, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable infrastructure.

You will join a team at an on-site Bengaluru office offering an ultramodern work environment with an on-site gym and clinic, along with collaborative spaces and other perks.

Qualifications

• 4+ years hands-on VMware administration and virtualization experience.
• Strong design, implementation, and troubleshooting of VMware environments.
• Foundational Kubernetes knowledge and scripting for automation.
• Experience with Windows/Linux administration and backup solutions.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain VMware vSphere environments (ESXi, vCenter).
• Monitor, optimize, and secure virtual infrastructure for HA and performance.
• Perform lifecycle management: upgrades, patching, migrations, capacity planning.
• Configure HA, DRS, vMotion, Storage vMotion, and VDS.
• Troubleshoot virtualization, storage, networking, and performance issues.
• Collaborate with storage, networking, backup, and security teams.
• Automate tasks using PowerShell or Python scripts.
• Support containerized workloads with basic Kubernetes administration.
• Maintain documentation, SOPs, and runbooks; participate in on-call.
• Assist with disaster recovery planning and DR validation.

Skills

VMware vSphere

ESXi

vCenter Server

vMotion

Storage vMotion

HA

DRS

VDS

Automation scripting

PowerShell

Python

Kubernetes basics

Windows administration

Linux administration

Networking basics

Backup & recovery

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Relevant VMware certifications

Tools

PowerCLI

Job description

Innovate in Bengaluru

This position is based at our on-site office in Bengaluru. Lowe’s offers an ultramodern work environment, complete with cutting-edge technology, collaborative workspaces, an on-site gym and clinic, and other perks to enhance your work experience.

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Lowe’s India, the Global Capability Center of Lowe’s Companies Inc., is a hub for driving our technology, business, analytics, and shared services strategy. Based in Bengaluru with over 4,500 associates, it powers innovations across omnichannel retail, AI/ML, enterprise architecture, supply chain, and customer experience. From supporting and launching homegrown solutions to fostering innovation through its Catalyze platform, Lowe’s India plays a pivotal role in transforming home improvement retail while upholding strong commitment to social impact and sustainability. For more information, visit Lowes India

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Virtualization Engineer with 4+ years of hands-on experience in VMware infrastructure administration and virtualization technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in designing, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting enterprise VMware environments. In addition, the candidate should possess foundational knowledge of Kubernetes and automation scripting using PowerShell or Python to support infrastructure automation and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi, vCenter Server, and related VMware components.

• Manage and monitor virtual infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, scalability, and security.

• Perform VMware lifecycle management, including upgrades, patching, migrations, and capacity planning.

• Configure and manage VMware HA, DRS, vMotion, Storage vMotion, Distributed Switches, and VMware clusters.

• Troubleshoot complex virtualization, storage, networking, and performance-related issues.

• Work closely with storage, networking, backup, and security teams to ensure seamless infrastructure operations.

• Manage VM provisioning, templates, snapshots, cloning, and resource optimization.

• Support disaster recovery planning, backup validation, and infrastructure resilience.

• Automate routine administrative tasks using PowerShell or Python scripts.

• Collaborate with DevOps and application teams to support containerized workloads with basic Kubernetes administration.

• Maintain infrastructure documentation, SOPs, and operational runbooks.

• Participate in on-call support and infrastructure maintenance activities as required.

Required Skills

• 4+ years of hands-on experience as a VMware Administrator or Virtualization Engineer.

• Strong expertise in:

• VMware vSphere

• ESXi

• vCenter Server

• vMotion

• Storage vMotion

• High Availability (HA)

• Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS)

• VMware Distributed Switch (VDS)

• ESXi and vCenter security hardening

• VM Templates and Cloning

• Resource Management and Capacity Planning

• Good understanding of virtualization best practices and enterprise infrastructure management.

• Experience in VMware patching, upgrades, migrations, and troubleshooting.

• Basic knowledge of Kubernetes architecture, pods, deployments, services, namespaces, and cluster operations.

• Basic scripting knowledge using PowerShell or Python for automation.

• Good understanding of Windows Server and Linux administration.

• Familiarity with storage technologies (vSAN, FC, NvME over TCP), networking concepts (VLANs, DNS, TCP/IP), and backup solutions.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to VMware vSAN and VMware Cloud Foundation.

• Experience with VMware Aria (vRealize) Suite or VCF operations.

• Understanding of container platforms and DevOps concepts.

• Experience in any Opensource Virtualization technologies

• Relevant VMware certifications (VCP-DCV or equivalent) are preferred.

• Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD) are an added advantage.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• Relevant VMware and virtualization certifications are preferred.

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.