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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Architect - Platform - Migration Specialist - **Company:** Quantiphi - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Application Performance Management, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Computer Programming, Database Servers, Software Design Patterns, Linux, DevOps, VMware ESX Servers, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, NoSQL, Redis, Ansible, Standard Sql, Scala (Programming Language), Service-Oriented Architecture, SonarQube, Systems Integration, Virtual Machines, VMware VSphere, Web Services, Data Processing, Load Balancing, Autoscaling, Database Optimization, HybridCloud, Git, Cloudformation, Database Migration, Server Migration, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Vcenter, Cloud Migration, Cloudwatch, Puppet, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Terraform, AWS EKS, Docker, Jenkins, Artifactory, Vmware - **Published:** June 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ae2a6dc913356d99 ## About the Role Do you have experience in vSphere?, Cloud Migration Expertise: * Understanding of different Migration approaches (Rs) with recent experience. * Experience with on-prem VMware/other platform based Virtual Machine Lift and Shift (REHOST) migration to AWS EC2 instance based architectures. * Previous work experience with tools like Cloud Endure, Double-Take, AWS Migration Hub, AWS Application Migration Service (MGN), AWS Server Migration Service (SMS), and AWS Database Migration Service (DMS). Good to have understanding of Database servers. * Expertise in AWS services, including EC2, S3, auto-scaling, Landing Zone, and Control Tower. * Proficiency in using AWS Migration Evaluator and Portfolio Assessment tools to analyze migration strategies. * Well-versed in service-oriented architecture and cloud-based web services architecture, design patterns, and frameworks. * Good understanding of Windows or Linux OS. Experience with troubleshooting Linux/Windows OS issues while migrating. Good to have handled Database server migrations also. * Strong knowledge of cloud-related services such as compute, storage, network, and messaging (e.g., SNS, SQS). Networking Skills: * Proficiency in setting up and managing hybrid cloud networks, including VPN and AWS Direct Connect. * Experience with configuring Application Load Balancers (ALB) for effective traffic management. Automation and Deployment: * Proficient in scripting languages such as Python and Bash for automating migration tasks and processes. * Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, including AWS CloudFormation and Terraform. * Strong understanding of IaC practices using tools like Terraform, CDK, and CloudFormation Templates. * Experience in automating development and testing processes through CI/CD pipelines using tools like Git, Jenkins, SonarQube, Artifactory, and Docker containers. Security and Compliance: * Strong understanding of AWS security best practices, including setting up IAM roles and policies for secure access. * Knowledge of compliance requirements relevant to data handling and migration processes. Configuration Management / Scripting and Programming: * Hands-on experience with scripting and programming languages such as Bash, Python, Core Java, and Scala. * Previous work experience on Configuration management and using tools like Ansible, Chef, Puppet, AWS SSM, etc. Other Qualifications (OQs): * Familiarity on-prem VMware ecosystem such as vSphere, vCenter, ESX, NSX. * Familiarity with vMotion, VM Export/Import and integrating with AWS. * Skills in monitoring cloud infrastructure and application performance using tools like Amazon CloudWatch. * Experience in optimizing database queries and application performance following migration. * Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer). * Experience with relational SQL, NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis). * Ability to build and manage container hosting platforms using Docker, Kubernetes, AWS EKS. * Familiarity with systems management and automation tools like Puppet, Chef, and Ansible. * Experience working in an Agile and DevOps environment. ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [AWS Migration within 3 months](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/196-aws-migration-within-3-months) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)