Lead Architect - VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

Experis; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 166,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking a Lead Architect to drive a major cloud transformation programme. You will lead architecture and design across intricate VMware environments, guide technical teams, and run design workshops to deliver high-impact upgrades.

Travel within the UK is required, and the role sits inside IR35. You will engage with global teams and set architectural standards across multiple technologies and vendors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in enterprise architecture and technical leadership.
• Ability to guide multi-technology cloud transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Leading architecture and design activities across complex VMware environments.
• Driving VCF upgrade programmes (5.x to 9.x).
• Guiding technical teams and stakeholders through design and delivery challenges.
• Running requirements and design workshops.
• Reviewing solutions, governance documentation and architectural standards.
• Working with global teams across multiple technologies and vendors.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Technical Leadership

Tools

VMware Cloud Foundation

NSX

Kubernetes / VKS

vSphere Supervisor

HCX

Ansible

Salt

Harness

GitOps

Job description

Experis is seeking a Lead Architect to drive a major cloud transformation programme. You will lead architecture and design across intricate VMware environments, guide technical teams, and run design workshops to deliver high-impact upgrades.

Travel within the UK is required, and the role sits inside IR35. You will engage with global teams and set architectural standards across multiple technologies and vendors.