SOLUTION ARCHITECT (CLOUD & APPLICATIONS) - 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 Solution Architect to design and deliver cloud-native applications using Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud, with a strong focus on .NET, React, and Node.js technologies. The role serves as the technical authority within the VOIS Centre, ensuring high standards of functionality, performance, security, and resilience. The individual will collaborate closely with product owners, service teams, and development teams across locations to shape the technical roadmap, drive solution excellence, and continuously enhance application and service delivery for Vodafone stakeholders.

What you’ll do

Define, implement, deploy, and maintain development, staging, and production environments for projects
Act as a trusted advisor by demonstrating deep expertise in cloud platforms, architecture, and application development
Analyse requirements and design scalable, reliable, and decentralised cloud solutions from concept to deployment
Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks while ensuring timely resolution of issues in collaboration with build and operations teams
Partner with management and cross-functional teams to ensure solutions deliver value and quality outcomes
Drive continuous improvement in development practices and architectural standards
Support development and deployment activities across the VOIS Centre cloud landscape

Who you are

Holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
Brings 12+ years of experience in cloud technologies, with recent expertise (4–5 years) in Microsoft Azure
Possesses strong knowledge of cloud security, infrastructure hardening, and application security standards
Demonstrates programming expertise in C#, .NET technologies, and front-end frameworks such as Angular or React
Has experience working with SharePoint Online, SharePoint Framework (SPFx), and Graph API
Is proficient in designing, building, and managing cloud systems across PaaS, SaaS, and IaaS models
Has hands-on experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline design and implementation
Shows strong problem-solving capabilities and adaptability to new technologies
Communicates effectively across diverse engineering teams and stakeholders, including external delivery partners
Holds (or is working towards) Microsoft Azure Solution Architect certification (preferred)

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 shape and lead cloud architecture within large-scale, global telecom programmes
Exposure to cutting-edge technologies across Azure, Google Cloud, and modern application frameworks
Collaboration with cross-functional global teams including product, engineering, and operations
A role with high impact, influencing solution design, delivery quality, and technical strategy
Continuous learning environment with opportunities for certifications and professional growth

What skills you will learn

Advanced cloud architecture design across multi-cloud environments
Enterprise-grade security, scalability, and resilience practices
Modern DevOps methodologies including CI/CD pipeline optimisation
Stakeholder management and influencing technical decision-making at scale
Best practices in distributed systems and cloud-native application development

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 truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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