Technology Architect (Virtualization, Automation) (REF5558I)

The Technology Architect will design and implement a Non-VMware private cloud platform within the FCI Service Family, focused on SUSE and KVM technologies as an alternative to VMware/Broadcom solutions. The role combines hands-on cloud platform architecture, automation, SAP workload optimization, and platform integration activities. The architect will work closely with infrastructure, operations, and business teams to deliver a scalable, secure, and enterprise-ready cloud platform.

Key responsabilities:

• Design and implement a SUSE-based virtualization platform using KVM as the hypervisor
• Ensure the platform is certified and optimized for SAP workloads, including sizing, high availability, and performance requirements.
• Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines to enable repeatable, testable infrastructure changes
• Integrate the platform and automation workflows with ServiceNow (or similar ITSM tools).
• Enable request, change, and incident workflows that trigger automation (Terraform/Ansible) and update CMDB where needed.
• Maintain a living architecture document covering all layers: compute, storage, network, automation, observability, integrations.
• Provide lightweight project and stakeholder management to prioritize features, manage risks, and align with business and SAP roadmaps.
• Standardize on Infrastructure as Code using Terraform (infrastructure provisioning) and Ansible (configuration management).
• Build reusable modules/roles to automate: Host provisioning and configuration.