Lead Architect (VMware Cloud Foundation) | Contract | Inside IR35 | SC Cleared

Experis

Bath

On-site

GBP 129,000 - 203,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Experis seeks a Lead Architect to drive a major cloud transformation programme focused on VMware technologies. You will steer architecture across complex VCF environments, oversee upgrade paths from 5.x to 9.x, and guide cross‑functional teams through design challenges.

You will run workshops, review governance, and ensure architectural standards are met while coordinating with global teams and vendors. UK travel is required.

Qualifications

Experience leading architecture and design across complex VMware environments.
Proven ability to drive VCF upgrade programmes (5.x to 9.x).
Lead workshops and governance reviews for architecture and delivery.

Responsibilities

Lead architecture and design activities across complex VMware environments
Drive VCF upgrade programmes (5.x to 9.x)
Guide technical teams and stakeholders through design and delivery challenges
Run requirements and design workshops
Review solutions, governance documentation and architectural standards
Collaborate with global teams across technologies and vendors

Skills

VCF

NSX

VCF Operations & Automation

HCX

vSphere Supervisor

Kubernetes / VKS

Ansible

Salt

Harness

GitOps

Enterprise Architecture

Technical Leadership

Tools

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

NSX

Job description

Are you the person everyone turns to when a VCF upgrade gets complicated? Can you talk NSX, Automation, Kubernetes and VMware Cloud Foundation before your first coffee?

I'm currently looking for an experienced Lead Architect to join a major cloud transformation programme.

What you'll be doing: