VMware Principal Consultant - Cloud Foundation and AutomationLocation: London Type: Full-Time Associate Role Industry: Enterprise IT / Cloud InfrastructureContrax t > 6 Months Initial duration (Apply online only)/day Inside IR35We are seeking a VMware Principal Consultant to join our expert team, bringing deep technical expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation 5 (VCF5) and preparing for the upcoming VCF9 certification. This is a dynamic associate role supporting a variety of customer-driven projects across design, deployment, and automation.Key Responsibilities:Lead the design and deployment of VMware Cloud Foundation solutions, with a focus on VCF5 and readiness for VCF9 upgrades.Develop customisations and enhancements to customer VCF environments to maximise feature adoption and performance.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure solutions.Support automation initiatives using tools such as PowerShell, Python, and JavaScript.Engage in daily tasks ranging from solution architecture and deployment to scripting and automation.Maintain alignment with evolving customer requirements and contribute to continuous improvement.Required Qualifications:Proven expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation 5, with hands-on deployment and design experience.Actively preparing for VCF9 certification.Must hold the VCP-VCF certification.Strong knowledge of vRealize Automation (Aria Automation) and vRealize Operations (Aria Operations).Experience in