VCF Solution Architect (Contract) — Stellantis North America Contract Type: 1099 Contract, through Stafford Gray LLC Location: Hybrid — remote for general work, with on-site presence expected for client design workshops Engagement Terms: 3 days/week, 30 total days Overview Stafford Gray LLC is seeking an experienced VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) architect for a contract engagement supporting Stellantis North America. This role involves designing a full VCF solution across compute and storage environments, working under the supervision of the client's lead architect based in France. The engagement centers on leading up to 10 client design workshops, culminating in a final design and High-Level Design (HLD) document. Responsibilities • Lead and facilitate up to 10 design workshops with client stakeholders (on-site and remote) • Architect and customize a VCF solution spanning compute and storage environments • Produce the final design and issue the High-Level Design (HLD) document • Collaborate under the direction of the client's lead architect (France-based) • Drive client adoption of the VCF design through strong communication and stakeholder engagement Requirements Required Qualifications • Demonstrated VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) architecture experience — compute and storage design • Experience leading technical design workshops with enterprise clients • Strong communication skills — clear, confident client-facing presence is essential to this role • Ability to work under a lead architect's direction while owning workstream delivery • Availability to travel/attend design workshops on-site as needed Preferred Qualifications • Enterprise/manufacturing or automotive client experience • VMware certifications (VCAP/VCDX or VCF-specific certifications) • Prior authorship of HLD/design documents for large infrastructure environments Compensation: Competitive, 1099 contract rate through Stafford Gray — contact recruiter for details