VCF Lead Architect: Drive Cloud Transformation & Upgrades

Experis

Southampton

On-site

GBP 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

13 days ago
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Job summary

Experis is seeking an experienced Lead Architect to join a major cloud transformation programme. You will lead architecture and design across VMware environments, drive VCF upgrades, and guide teams to deliver durable solutions.

The role requires coordinating with global teams, maintaining governance, and providing strong technical leadership to stakeholders. This contract role demands proactive collaboration and strategic thinking.

Qualifications

  • Experience leading architecture and design across VMware environments.
  • Experience with VCF upgrades (5.x to 9.x).
  • Ability to guide technical teams and stakeholders through design and delivery challenges.
  • Experience running requirements and design workshops.
  • Familiarity with governance documentation and architectural standards.
  • Experience collaborating with global teams across multiple technologies and vendors.

Responsibilities

  • Lead architecture and design 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 documents and architectural standards.
  • Work with global teams across multiple technologies and vendors.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture
Technical Leadership
Architectural Governance
Workshop Facilitation
Stakeholder Management

Tools

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
NSX
VCF Operations & Automation
HCX
vSphere Supervisor
Kubernetes / VKS
Ansible
Salt
Harness
GitOps

Job description

Experis is seeking an experienced Lead Architect to join a major cloud transformation programme. You will lead architecture and design across VMware environments, drive VCF upgrades, and guide teams to deliver durable solutions.

The role requires coordinating with global teams, maintaining governance, and providing strong technical leadership to stakeholders. This contract role demands proactive collaboration and strategic thinking.

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