Solution Architect - Data Domain

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

We are seeking a talented Solution Architect to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping our Data & BI domain evolution and the modernization to Google Cloud.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement complex solutions that drive business growth and your expertise will be crucial in designing and guiding the solutions delivered by our BI team.

You´ll be in charge of the following:

• Communicate the value of data on all levels and participate actively in shaping the vision and strategy of the Data and BI domain.
• Accountable for end-to-end technical architecture and solutions in the BI, data and visualization area.
• Manage and enhance the current framework of principles and guidelines, build a consistent target roadmap for the evolution of the systems in the area of responsibility in alignment with the enterprise architecture strategy.
• Continuously evaluate the implications of the main projects impacting the domain and align these with the target architecture and the modernization initiatives on the evolution roadmap of the domain.
• Coordinate from technical perspective strategic projects, participate in all phases from inception to execution, understand the requirements and use cases, collaborate with the architects from other domains and business stakeholders.
• Define robust and scalable high-level technical solutions for the data warehouse and reporting initiatives that are in line with the company and industry architectural principles.
• Provide technical recommendations to delivery team members and create comprehensive architecture and solution documentation.
• Follow the correct implementation of the solution through the delivery process.
• Review current solutions and suggest improvements, advocate for innovation and modernization.
• Foresee scalability, maintainability, and security issues.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or technical domain.
• Previous experience as a Data Solution Architect
• Wide experience in designing complex technical solutions in enterprise environments.
• Experience leading technical implementations with a focus on the data platforms, analytics and visualization.
• Experience in Cloud migrations and implementations, preferably Google Cloud.
• Solid knowledge of development processes, standards, and best practices.

• 5-7 years of experience in Data warehouse implementations, data modelling and data processing technologies
• Solid experience working with database systems (eg. Oracle, PostgreSQL, MsSql etc.), ETL tools (eg. Informatica PowerCenter etc.)
• Experience with Cloud technologies (GCP, Azure, AWS etc.)
• Capacity to understand technically complex situations and to adapt to new technologies and tools, problem-solving mindset.

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

• 
  Hybrid working regime 2 days from the office, 3 days remote
• Special discounts for Vodafone employees, Friends & Family offers
• Demo telephone subscription - unlimited (voice and data)
• Voucher for the purchase of a mobile phone
• Medical subscription to a top private clinic & other medical benefits
• Insurance for hospitalization and surgical interventions
• Life insurance
• Meal tickets
• Bookster subscription
• Participation in development programs and challenging projects in the leadership area
• Access to internal Wellbeing & Recognition events
• Extra vacation days (for seniority, special events, volunteering)
• You will benefit from specializations in your field of activity, through programs based on modern training methods and systems

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.