Architect new solutions or re-architect existing solutions for public, private and hybrid Cloud infrastructures and services based on Microsoft and other major vendor server technologies
Building strong partnership relationships with customers through presales and thought leadership activities
Owning the coordination and delivery of technical input to proposals, RFP responses and bids
Validating client propositions and gathering both business and non-functional requirements
Delivery modelling, service scoping and price estimations
Proposing solutions in line with Endava's commercial targets, delivery capabilities and processes
Writing detailed technical documents making sure the non-functional requirements are addressed by the technical design of the solution, with minimal subject-matter expert assistance
Balancing client needs, SLAs, critical success factors with delivery capabilities and risks
Technical leadership of customer projects and oversee solution implementation
Proactively review customer solutions and propose improvements and strategic direction, anticipating client goals
Working with commercial and sales management and participating in reviews
Product selection and capability testing for specific technology and versions
Experience leading client facing engagements, and able to write and present suitable content as well as make good on the spot judgements
Hands-on delivery of public, private and hybrid Cloud infrastructure projects
Proven track record of detailed infrastructure design and accurate solutions estimations (including scalability, performance, availability, reliability and security) in the following technology areas:
VMware virtualisation
Microsoft Windows Server and back office services (e.g. Exchange, SCCM)
Clustering and Load Balancing
Database services
Enterprise storage
Backup and recovery
Basic networking and security
Public cloud experience or exposure -Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure
Performance planning, measurement and impact assessment
Excellent soft-skills particularly in client expectation management
Able to articulate ambiguous client requests into guaranteed-performance solutions
Highly articulate and literate, with excellent levels of written and spoken English
Ability to maintain initiative and focus during negotiations
Desirable:
AWS Solutions Architect or Azure certification
Experience with:
Microsoft Office 365 and Azure AD
Linux - Redhat/CentOS
Citrix XenApp and/or XenDesktop
HP 3Par Enterprise Storage
Additional Information
BENEFITS
Fast-paced international environment
Work on projects for some of the biggest brands worldwide
Multiple career development opportunities
Access to tools that drive continuous learning
Involvement in multiple initiatives to drive technical excellence
Training/ certifications and career development
Additional holiday days
Food vouchers
Medical care
Special discounts and offers
Endava shares
Open office space with various entertainment games - PS, table tennis, football and more