Solutions Architect

About the Role

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.The Product Experience & SmartTech function is responsible for the design, development, deployment, and operation of Vodafone’s commercial technology solutions and platforms. The architect defines the architecture strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business requirements and global company standards.

Responsibilities

• Interpret business challenges and technical issues, effectively communicating how proposed solutions align with customer needs and requirements;
• Collaborate closely with Technical and Commercial Product Owners, Solution Architects, and Vodafone Enablers, contributing to technology strategy, high-level solution design, and the development of shared propositions;
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear and accessible language for diverse audiences;
• Lead the design and delivery of products and services within the assigned portfolio, ensuring alignment with Group Commercial, local markets, and partners.
• Define and manage end-to-end solution design;
• Develop component-level solution architecture;
• Design infrastructure architecture;
• Ensure security requirements are embedded within solution designs;
• Define data models and analytics requirements;
• Produce interface and API specifications;
• Conduct impact and feasibility assessments;
• Evaluate and validate business requirements;
• Ensure connectivity with enabling platforms and services;
• Lead system integration with partners and local markets.
• Provide technical expertise throughout the technology selection process;
• Support make-or-buy decisions, ensuring alignment with Vodafone technology standards and strategic architecture principles.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree or technical institute certificate in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field;
• Strong combination of business and technical expertise, with the ability to align technology solutions with business objectives;
• Proven experience in designing secure, scalable, distributed, and cloud-based architectures, particularly on AWS;
• Solid knowledge of architecture best practices, including microservices, APIs, security by design, and multi-region cloud solutions;
• Ability to lead technical workshops, present solutions, and develop architecture guidelines and technology strategy documents;
• Experience with architecture and development tools, while promoting simple, clean, and effective software architectures;
• Strong expertise in AWS services, authentication technologies (SSO, OAuth 2.0), web security, and REST/SOAP-based architectures;
• Proven background in designing and developing highly scalable, resilient systems within Agile/Scrum and Continuous Delivery environments;
• Knowledge of IoT technologies (Modbus, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Mesh Networks) combined with excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills;
• English (Fluency).
• Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.
• Hybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders;
• Vodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products;
• Recognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high-potential employees and exemplary behaviors;
• Health and Well-being - Well-being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products;
• Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high-quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing, Skillsoft and Speexx);
• Local and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles.
• We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.
• Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.
• If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.
• Together we can.