Lead Architect - VMware Cloud Foundation & VCF Upgrades

Experis; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking a Lead Architect for a major cloud transformation programme. You will lead architecture across complex VMware environments, drive VCF upgrades from 5.x to 9.x, and guide global teams through design and delivery challenges.

You will run requirements and design workshops, review governance and architectural standards, and collaborate with multiple vendors to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience leading architecture and design across VMware environments.
• Proven track record delivering VCF upgrade programmes (5.x to 9.x).
• Ability to guide technical teams and stakeholders through design and delivery challenges.

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 docs, and architectural standards.
• Collaborate with global teams across technologies and vendors.

Skills

VMware Cloud Foundation

NSX

VCF Operations & Automation

HCX

vSphere Supervisor

Kubernetes / VKS

Ansible

Salt

Harness

GitOps

Enterprise Architecture

Technical Leadership

Tools

Ansible

Salt

Harness

GitOps

Job description

Experis is seeking a Lead Architect for a major cloud transformation programme. You will lead architecture across complex VMware environments, drive VCF upgrades from 5.x to 9.x, and guide global teams through design and delivery challenges.

You will run requirements and design workshops, review governance and architectural standards, and collaborate with multiple vendors to ensure successful delivery.