Solutions Architect

Delivery Quality & Governance

• Own the standards for customer deliverables, documentation, and technical outputs across all engagements
• Provide quality oversight across active portfolios, identifying issues early and intervening proactively
• Define and maintain delivery standards that clearly articulate "what good looks like"
• Partner with Delivery Managers and Architects to guide technical execution and delivery quality

Oversight of High-Complexity Engagements

• Serve as the senior technical authority and escalation point for the most complex and strategically significant engagements

Portfolio Oversight

• Maintain visibility across all active engagements, including status, risk, resourcing, and forecast alignment
• Identify and address risks early before they escalate
• Provide the Head of Professional Services with an accurate, real-time view of outcome health

Practice Development

• Build and continuously refine the delivery methodology to support consistent, scalable project execution
• Identify skills gaps within the team and recommend recruitment or development actions
• Support the progression of Senior Consultants toward Architect level by defining the delivery experience and capabilities required to lead engagements independently

The Solutions Architect ensures consistent, high-quality delivery of technical outcomes across the Professional Services function. This role holds technical authority for how engagements are handed over, mobilised, and delivered, enabling the business to forecast accurately, deliver reliably, and scale effectively as Xtravirt grows., * Deep technical expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation, NSX, and vSAN, with proven hands-on delivery experience

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, end-to-end technical engagements with successful customer outcomes
• Experience defining, implementing, or evolving delivery methodologies within a Professional Services environment
• Ability to lead through influence, operating confidently across teams without direct line management responsibility
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of how delivery quality and forecasting impact business performance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce and review high-quality client-facing documentation

Desirable Experience

We welcome candidates who actively contribute to the broader technology community-those who participate in VMUGs, engage with vendor ecosystems, or publish content such as blogs, articles, or technical insights. A willingness to support Xtravirt's thought leadership efforts across our website, social media channels, and partner networks is highly valued.

• Rewarding salary commensurate with experience
• 25 days' leave plus public holidays
• Hybrid working
• Private healthcare - includes wellbeing and EAP
• Pension and death in service Insurance
• Company and social events
• Employee recognition and reward
• Professional development programme
• Discounted retail, travel, and entertainment

Xtravirt is a UK leader in private cloud consulting and managed services, specialising in VMware Cloud Foundation and VMware-based digital infrastructure. For over 18 years, Xtravirt has supported enterprises across multiple sectors with the design, delivery and ongoing optimisation of secure, scalable and efficient private cloud environments. Recognised as a Broadcom Pinnacle Partner, Xtravirt is committed to helping organisations accelerate their digital transformation and realise the full value of their cloud investments.