The Technology Architect will design and implement a Non-VMware private cloud platform within the FCI Service Family, focused on SUSE and KVM technologies as an alternative to VMware/Broadcom solutions. The role combines hands-on cloud platform architecture, automation, SAP workload optimization, and platform integration activities. The architect will work closely with infrastructure, operations, and business teams to deliver a scalable, secure, and enterprise-ready cloud platform. Key responsabilities: Design and implement a SUSE-based virtualization platform using KVM as the hypervisor Ensure the platform is certified and optimized for SAP workloads, including sizing, high availability, and performance requirements. Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines to enable repeatable, testable infrastructure changes Integrate the platform and automation workflows with ServiceNow (or similar ITSM tools). Enable request, change, and incident workflows that trigger automation (Terraform/Ansible) and update CMDB where needed. Maintain a living architecture document covering all layers: compute, storage, network, automation, observability, integrations. Provide lightweight project and stakeholder management to prioritize features, manage risks, and align with business and SAP roadmaps. Standardize on Infrastructure as Code using Terraform (infrastructure provisioning) and Ansible (configuration management). Build reusable modules/roles to automate: Host provisioning and configuration.