Platform Architect

We're working with a growing organisation undergoing a significant infrastructure transformation, and they're looking to bring in a Platform Architect to take ownership of their virtualisation and data centre strategy.

This role will play a key part in designing and delivering a consolidated, scalable platform, bringing together multiple environments into a centralised estate.

The Role:

• Lead the design and architecture of VMware environments across multiple sites
• Drive consolidation and migration of existing infrastructure into a central platform
• Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to shape technical direction
• Ensure scalability, performance and security across the environment
• Support delivery teams through implementation phases

• Strong VMware experience (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi)
• Experience in architecture / design-led roles
• Proven background in infrastructure migrations or consolidation projects
• Solid understanding of enterprise infrastructure (compute, storage, networking)
• Exposure to NSX or software-defined networking is advantageous

Desirable:

• Experience within multi-site or complex environments
• Knowledge of hybrid/cloud environments (Azure/AWS)
• Previous involvement in large-scale transformation projects

• Opportunity to lead a major infrastructure programme
• Hybrid working model (Leeds-based)
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear impact on long-term technical strategy

If you're looking for a role where you can own architecture and make real technical decisions, this is worth a conversation.