VCF Lead Architect — Cloud Transformation & Automation

Experis; Bolton; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking an experienced Lead Architect to lead architecture and design activities across complex VMware environments as part of a major cloud transformation programme. The role requires driving VCF upgrade programmes and guiding global technical teams through design and delivery challenges.

You will run requirements and design workshops, review solutions and governance, and ensure architectural standards are met across multiple vendors and technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience leading architecture and design in VMware environments.
• Experience driving VCF upgrade programmes (5.x to 9.x).
• Ability to guide technical teams and stakeholders through design and delivery challenges.
• Ability to run requirements and design workshops.

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 multiple technologies and vendors.

Skills

VCF

NSX

Automation

Kubernetes

VMware Cloud Foundation

vSphere Supervisor

HCX

Ansible

Salt

Harness

GitOps

Enterprise Architecture

Technical Leadership

Tools

Ansible

Salt

Harness

GitOps

Job description

Experis is seeking an experienced Lead Architect to lead architecture and design activities across complex VMware environments as part of a major cloud transformation programme. The role requires driving VCF upgrade programmes and guiding global technical teams through design and delivery challenges.

You will run requirements and design workshops, review solutions and governance, and ensure architectural standards are met across multiple vendors and technologies.