Principal Architect

Job Description

Join Us

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.

What you’ll do

The Principal Architect ensures IT strategy and architecture standards are delivered through major initiatives, leading the design and execution of Proof of Concepts (PoCs) for new technologies and principles. The candidate will drive technical strategy, lead architectural initiatives, and introduce modern engineering practices across our organization. This role requires a strong blend of technical depth, architectural thinking, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while guiding teams through complex technology transformations.

More specifically you will:
• Ensure architectural alignment between technology solutions, IT strategy, and business objectives; identify opportunities for reuse and cross-market harmonization.
• Lead the design, execution, and evaluation of Proof of Concepts (PoCs) for emerging technologies and architecture principles, ensuring validation before large-scale adoption.
• Mentor and support Solution Architects in designing complex solutions involving new technologies, cloud-native paradigms, and modern engineering practices.
• Collaborate closely with Engineers, Business and Enterprise Architects to maximize customer value through innovative and scalable solutions.
• Influence strategy definition and its execution through the delivery of an innovative solutions, while gaining influence at senior and technical expert levels across IT and Group function
• Facilitate and run knowledge-sharing sessions, technical deep dives, and experience-sharing workshops to uplift engineering capability across all levels of the organization.

Who you are

• Technical Expertise: Strong experience with modern development environments (e.g., Node.js, Java, Golang, Python).
o Hands-on knowledge of cloud-native architectures and platforms (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes), including Infrastructure as Code and automation practices.
o Proven knowledge and development experience with any modern cloud architectures and practices, like AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Infrastructure As A Code, etc
• Architecture Skills: Ability to design scalable, resilient, and secure distributed systems; experience evaluating new technologies and defining architecture standards.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in both Greek and English, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Must have technical / professional qualifications:
o Academic Degree qualified
o Experience with Digital & IT Enterprise Architecture
o Experience of Agile Way of Working with good knowledge of SAFe and SCRUM

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. 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.

What's in it for you

• Competitive pay, bonus & remuneration package
• Private Health & Medical Insurance
• Hybrid way of working: a blend of 60% remote and 40% office-based working, including the option to work up to 20 days from abroad
• Unlimited connectivity with our mobile, landline and Vodafone TV services – Experience first what our customers love
• Unlimited access to learning resources and trainings
• Vodafone Parental Leave: 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave to all employees regardless of gender, sexual orientation or length of service
• Remote work equipment to help you create a comfortable, ergonomic workspace at home
• Spirit of Vodafone days: dedicated time to pause, develop new skills and connect with our teams, values and services
• Extra days off: Vodafone Day, Family Day, Volunteering Day
• Office amenities (subject to the office location): such as restaurant, beauty corner, gym and parking
• Special employee offers and discounts

#LI-Hybrid #Vodafonespirit #Togetherwecan

Who we are

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.