Virtualization Architect

Capgemini; Katowice; On-site; PLN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicover health care

Private life insurance

Sports card

Capgemini Helpline

Education resources

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking an experienced virtualization architect to lead VMware-based projects across on-prem and cloud migrations. You will shape design, deliver end-to-end solutions, and mentor engineering teams in a hybrid environment.

The role emphasizes VMware vSphere, vSAN, and NSX expertise, as well as migration tooling such as HCX and SRM, with opportunities to work with Nutanix and OpenShift and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of VMware virtualization in enterprise environments.
• Strong VMware vSphere architecture and design experience.
• Experience leading complex infrastructure or migration projects.
• Hands-on with VMware vSAN and software-defined infrastructure.
• Familiarity with VMware NSX and network virtualization concepts

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture design and end‑to‑end delivery of VMware-based solutions
• Define technical standards, documentation, and best practices for virtualization platforms
• Design and optimize VMware vSphere environments (ESXi, vCenter, clusters, HA, DRS)
• Design software-defined storage solutions using VMware vSAN
• Architect DC‑to‑DC migrations (e.g. HCX, SRM), including migration strategy and waves
• Design DC‑to‑cloud solutions leveraging AWS/Azure and migration tooling
• Provide strategic recommendations on platform evolution (e.g. Nutanix, OpenShift, hybrid models)
• Support and mentor engineering teams, providing technical leadership and guidance
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (network, storage, cloud, security)
• Drive automation and use AI‑enabled tools to improve delivery efficiency and decision‑making

Skills

VMware vSphere

VMware vSAN

Migration tools

HCX

SRM

NSX

Automation

PowerShell

Ansible

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

HCX

SRM

Nutanix

OpenShift

Hyper-V

Job description

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

Your role

We are looking for an experienced professional to lead and deliver server virtualization projects. This role focuses primarily on the design, implementation, optimization, and troubleshooting of VMware‑based infrastructures. Common projects include server migration from DC to DC, as well as migration from DC to the cloud (knowledge of cloud solutions and migration tools is a plus). Some of the tasks involve creating recommendations for clients regarding migration to other virtualization solutions, such as Nutanix, OpenShift, and others.

Your tasks

• Lead architecture design and end‑to‑end delivery of VMware-based solutions
• Define technical standards, documentation, and best practices for virtualization platforms
• Design and optimize VMware vSphere environments (ESXi, vCenter, clusters, HA, DRS)
• Design software-defined storage solutions using VMware vSAN
• Architect DC‑to‑DC migrations (e.g. HCX, SRM), including migration strategy and waves
• Design DC‑to‑cloud solutions leveraging AWS/Azure and migration tooling
• Provide strategic recommendations on platform evolution (e.g. Nutanix, OpenShift, hybrid models)
• Support and mentor engineering teams, providing technical leadership and guidance
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (network, storage, cloud, security)
• Drive automation and use AI‑enabled tools to improve delivery efficiency and decision‑making

Your profile

• 8+ years of experience with VMware virtualization in enterprise environments
• Strong expertise in VMware vSphere architecture and platform design
• Proven experience leading complex infrastructure or migration projects
• Hands-on knowledge of VMware vSAN and software-defined infrastructure
• Experience with migration tools (HCX, SRM) and migration strategy design
• Familiarity with VMware NSX and network virtualization concepts
• Knowledge of alternative platforms (e.g. Nutanix, OpenShift, Hyper‑V)
• Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, Ansible)
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to leverage AI tools in architecture and delivery work

What You\'ll Love About Working Here

• Well-being culture: medical care with Medicover, private life insurance, and Sports card. But we went one step further by creating our own Capgemini Helpline offering therapeutical support if needed and the educational podcast "Let\'s talk about wellbeing" which you can listen to on Spotify.
• Access to over 70 training tracks with certification opportunities (e.g., GenAI, Excel, Business Analysis, Project Management) on our NEXT platform. Dive into a world of knowledge with free access to Education First languages platform, TED Talks and Udemy Business materials and trainings.
• Continuous feedback and ongoing performance discussions thanks to our performance management tool GetSuccess supported by a transparent performance management policy.
• Enjoy hybrid working model that fits your life - after completing onboarding, connect work from a modern office with ergonomic work from home, thanks to home office package (including laptop, monitor, and chair). Ask your recruiter about the details.

Get to know us

Capgemini is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fairness in all employment practices. We evaluate individuals based on qualifications and performance, not personal characteristics, striving to create a workplace where everyone can succeed and feel valued.

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About Capgemini

Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2025 global revenues of €22.5 billion.