Senior VMware Engineer
Primary stack
AnsibleAIGitHubOpenTofu
Nice to have's
Azure
Job description
About the Position
We are seeking a Senior VMware Engineer to join our team in Turkiye, specializing in building and maintaining VMware automation modules.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain Terraform/OpenTofu modules for vSphere VM provisioning, placement/resource-pool configuration, and cloud-init/cloudbase-init integration, following designs defined by the VMware Architect
- Build and execute Ansible playbooks for post-provisioning configuration handoff on VMware-provisioned VMs
- Deliver VMware DRS (affinity/anti-affinity rules, resource pools) and vSAN (storage policy) modules
- Support SRM (protection groups, recovery plans) and HCX (site pairing, network extension) module builds and test-cycle execution, including paired-site and failover testing
- Coordinate with the Network Architect on NSX-T segment and DFW rule implementation for VMware workloads
- Troubleshoot and remediate production issues across VMware automation modules during Implementation and Adoption phases
- Contribute to module testing and documentation per the platform's Infrastructure as Code Engine standards
Requirements
- 3+ years of hands-on experience building and operating VMware automation
- Expertise in vSphere, DRS, and vSAN via Terraform/OpenTofu and Ansible
- Background in VMware test cycles, including paired-site and failover testing approaches for HCX/SRM
- Knowledge of NSX-T network segmentation and distributed firewall (DFW) concepts sufficient to collaborate with the Network Architect
- Skills in Windows guest customization (cloudbase-init) and Linux cloud-init patterns
- Proficiency as a combined Terraform (IaC) and Ansible (CaC) developer
- Capability to work AI-assisted using GitHub Copilot as standard practice
- Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)
Nice to Have
- Experience integrating VMware provisioning workflows with golden-image pipelines
- Knowledge of Microsoft Azure
We Offer
- Continuous Upskilling, Learning & Development
- Diversity of tasks and projects
- Assessment center for objective review of competency level
- Personal development plan
- Mentoring programs and leadership development
- Certification and professional development support
- Access to learning platforms including more than 2,500 internal courses
- English courses taught by certified teachers
- Corporate Benefits
- Extra leave days
- Referral bonuses
- Compensation Package
- Competitive compensation paid in USD
- Regular salary and performance reviews
- Medical & Healthcare
- Private health insurance
- Well-being events
- Working Environment
- Recreation areas and kitchens
- Tea, coffee, and snacks
- Sports equipment and game consoles
- IT Equipment
- Microsoft’s Software Assurance Home Use Program (HUP)
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