Senior VMware Engineer

We are looking for a Senior VMware Engineer to join our team supporting the delivery of a Unified Automation Platform for a large enterprise client.

Within this role, you will develop and maintain VMware automation modules as part of an Internal Developer Platform (IDP) that standardizes project delivery, consolidates development resources, and ensures consistent provisioning across Azure and on-premises VMware environments. Your work will involve a modern toolchain built on Terraform/OpenTofu and Ansible, leveraging AI-assisted development with GitHub Copilot as a standard engineering practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop 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
• Create and run Ansible playbooks for post-provisioning configuration handoff on VMware-provisioned VMs
• Provide VMware DRS (affinity/anti-affinity rules, resource pools) and vSAN (storage policy) modules
• Assist with SRM (protection groups, recovery plans) and HCX (site pairing, network extension) module builds and test-cycle execution, including paired-site and failover testing
• Collaborate with the Network Architect on NSX-T segment and DFW rule implementation for VMware workloads
• Diagnose and resolve production issues across VMware automation modules during Implementation and Adoption phases
• Participate in 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
• Strong command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)

Nice to have

• Background in integrating VMware provisioning workflows with golden-image pipelines
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure

We offer

We connect like-minded people:

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year

We invest in your growth:

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers

We cover it all:

• Comprehensive medical & family care package
• Seven trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Discounts from 800+ partners (sports activities, restaurants, stores and services)

At EPAM Belarus, employees have the flexibility to choose the environment that suits them best. You can work from any location in Belarus, whether it's your home or our offices in Minsk, Grodno, Brest, Gomel, Mogilev or Vitebsk.

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here, you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to numerous innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to learn and grow continuously. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, diverse community to help you discover your fullest potential.

Remote in Belarus