Lead Platform Architect (Linux, Virtualisation, VmWare)
Core
Design and oversee VocaLink platform infrastructure solutions through the full development lifecycle, ensuring high availability and security.
Role type
Lead Solutions Architect (Platform Infrastructure)
Builds
High-level designs for Platform/Unix solutions and technology roadmaps
Domain
Payments industry, Linux, Virtualization, VMware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Linux OS (Oracle Linux/RHEL), Virtualization (OVM/KVM/OLVM), VMware (ESX), High availability architecture, Complex technical design, Non-functional requirements analysis, Technical risk assessment, Technology evaluation and trialing
Preferred skills
Solaris 11, Containers (K8S), VMware advanced features (vSAN/vROPs/NSX), IT Security, HSM knowledge
Technologies
Oracle Linux, RHEL, OVM, KVM, OLVM, VMware ESX, vSAN, vROPs, NSX, K8S, Entrust NShield, Thales PayShield
Responsibilities
Produce high-level designs for platform infrastructure solutions, Maintain technology roadmap for Platform/Unix solutions, Work with cross-functional teams (Delivery, Engineering, Operations), Ensure solutions meet performance/scalability/security standards, Identify and communicate technical risks, Evaluate and trial new technologies
