Digital Solution Architect

Job Description

What you’ll do

The Solution Architect is responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end digital solutions that align with Vodafone’s enterprise architecture and business flows. This includes translating business requirements into scalable, secure, and efficient technical architectures, and guiding cross-functional teams through the full delivery lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

• Analyse business requirements and lead technical impact assessments
• Create and coordinate end-to-end solution designs aligned with architecture blueprints
• Develop architecture diagrams, define APIs and integration patterns, and ensure compliance with standards
• Contribute to technology strategy and roadmap development
• Validate that delivered solutions adhere to approved architecture diagrams, API specifications, and integration patterns
• Conduct thorough code reviews to uphold quality standards and best practices across projects, with emphasis on Java, React, NodeJs and Python implementations.
• Produce detailed design documentation for clarity, traceability, and future reference, ensuring alignment with governance processes
• Drive innovation by introducing modern technologies, frameworks, and best practices to enhance scalability, performance, and maintainability

Who you are

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• Experience with Digital applications Architecture and Design
• Experienced in agile platform/product development within the technology or Telco industry
• Strong background in Software Engineering principles, including design patterns, algorithms, and system architecture
• Proven hands-on experience in developing, testing, and deploying software solutions, responsible for code review process
• Experience in cross-domain integration and data management
• Familiar with SSO technologies (Open ID, SAML, OAuth) and Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, TM Forum)
• Knowledgeable in web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, REST APIs) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

• Holds a university degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Excellent knowledge of English (speaking and writing)
• Proven experience in solution architecture, including designing scalable systems, API specifications, and integration patterns
• Extensive experience designing and implementing scalable microservices architectures leveraging Java, Spring Boot, and Oracle
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and monitoring solutions

What's in it for you

Your journey with us is not just a job; it's a pathway to personal and professional development. We provide endless opportunities for learning, skill enhancement, and career advancement, ensuring that you're always empowered to reach your fullest potential.

Our culture is our pride. We foster an environment where every voice is heard, ideas are valued, and teamwork is celebrated. Together, we create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that fuels collective growth and achievement.

We take pride as well in our Comprehensive Benefits Package, where you will be able to find:

• All Necessary Devices: From laptops to mobile devices, we equip you with the tools you need to excel in your role, whether you're in the office or on the go.
• Health & Life Insurance: Your well-being matters to us. We offer comprehensive health and life insurance coverage to safeguard you and your loved ones.
• Additional Compensation Based on Performance: We recognize and reward your hard work and dedication through performance-based compensation, ensuring that your contributions are duly acknowledged and valued.
• Private Pension: Plan for your future with confidence. Our private pension scheme helps you build a secure financial foundation for the years ahead.
• And More: Beyond the essentials, we offer a diverse range of additional benefits that enhance your work-life balance, support your personal growth, and enrich your overall experience with us.

Who we are

You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.

As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, color, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.

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.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All 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 apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.