Senior Manager

Job Description

Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.
As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.
We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.
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About this Role

We are seeking a skilled Solution Architect to join our microservices-driven engineering environment within the ITP&A function. The ideal individual will bring strong architecture experience across Java, Spring Boot, microservice patterns, and event-driven systems. The role involves designing end-to-end solutions, producing high-level and low-level design documents, supporting business estimation processes, and ensuring system scalability, performance, and security. The individual will collaborate closely with development teams, stakeholders, and cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality, future-ready platforms.

What you’ll do

Design and oversee architecture for Java-based applications and microservices ecosystems.
Develop comprehensive High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents.
Provide VROM estimations for business teams and support planning cycles.
Mentor development teams on architectural best practices and design principles.
Translate business requirements into robust and scalable technical solutions.
Ensure systems meet performance, security, and scalability standards.
Conduct code reviews and guide teams on coding principles and quality standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges across systems.
Stay current with emerging technologies and propose innovative improvements.

Who you are

Proven experience as a Solution Architect specialising in Java applications and microservice architectures.
Strong understanding of microservice design patterns, principles, and distributed systems.
Extensive hands-on knowledge of Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
Skilled in event-driven architecture and event processing using Kafka.
Strong understanding of data modelling and system design.
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerisation practices.
Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and API management frameworks.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
Experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
Exposure to TMF Specifications and SAFe frameworks (highly desirable).
Additional certifications such as TOGAF, TM Forum, Scrum, or SAFe are advantageous.
Experience with Camunda BPMN is a plus.

Not a perfect fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

What's in it for you

Opportunity to work on modern, large-scale microservice platforms within a global technology organisation.Exposure to cloud-native, event-driven, and distributed system architectures.Collaboration with diverse engineering and business teams across VOIS markets.Professional growth through participation in complex design and transformation initiatives.

What skills you will learn

Advanced solution architecture and design across microservices and cloud ecosystems.Enterprise-level design documentation (HLD/LLD) and estimation practices.Deeper expertise in Spring Boot, Kafka, Kubernetes, and API management.Skills in leading and mentoring teams in an Agile environment.Exposure to industry frameworks such as TMF, TOGAF, and SAFe.

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.
We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.
With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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