Solutions Architect

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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. Acting as the main technical reference across multiple projects, they identify innovative solutions and drive the continuous improvement of platforms. The role requires strong analytical, technical, and communication skills due to collaboration with multidisciplinary global teams. The architect works closely with Product Owners, Software Engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver simple, scalable, and reusable solutions within an agile environment.

What you’ll do

Key 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.

Design and Architecture Responsibilities

• 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.

Technology Leadership

• Provide technical expertise throughout the technology selection process;
• Support make-or-buy decisions, ensuring alignment with Vodafone technology standards and strategic architecture principles.

Who you are

• 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).

Not a perfect fit?

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.

What's in it for you

• 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 -