Senior Solution Architect - VOIS

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 design high-quality, scalable, and secure digital solutions. This role involves transforming business needs into robust architectural designs, collaborating with stakeholders across markets and internal architecture communities, and ensuring best-in-class delivery across microservices, API frameworks, and cloud technologies.

What you will do

• Develop high-standard solution designs that align with business requirements and technology best practices.
• Collaborate with local market stakeholders to understand demand and create tailored solutions.
• Engage with internal architecture communities to ensure alignment, consistency, and compliance.
• Contribute to and review Low Level Designs (LLDs) in partnership with the Lead Developer.
• Translate commercial and functional requirements into scalable technical architectures.
• Take accountability for all releases, delivery timelines, solution reliability, and performance KPIs.
• Guide and mentor cross-functional agile teams toward optimal implementation.
• Evaluate and recommend third-party tools and current best practices for inclusion in solution designs.

Who you are

• 11+ yrs expereince & Proficient in architecture and design patterns, with experience in web-based and service-based architectures (REST/SOAP).
• Skilled in AWS and cloud-based technologies.
• Experienced in JavaScript, Node.js, and Spring Boot.
• Knowledge of authentication standards such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, WebAuthn, and token management (advantageous).
• Strong understanding of web/mobile architecture, microservices, and scalable distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience in designing, developing, testing, and deploying REST and SOAP APIs.
• Familiar with continuous integration and test-driven development methodologies.
• Collaborative team player with experience guiding agile delivery teams.
• Capable of analysing business requirements and converting them into technical solutions.
• Graduate in Computer Science or Engineering.

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 large-scale, high-impact digital architecture initiatives.
• Exposure to global stakeholders across multiple markets and technology communities.
• Ability to influence technical direction, design principles, and best practices within VOIS.
• Professional growth by leading solution architecture and guiding agile teams.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced cloud architecture and microservices design.
• Cross-market stakeholder collaboration and enterprise-level technical governance.
• Application of modern authentication standards and security protocols.
• Leadership skills in coaching technical teams and managing solution performance KPIs.
• Strategic decision‑making in selecting third-party solutions and emerging technologies.

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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