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 an experienced Solution Architect with strong expertise in architecture and design patterns, microservices, and web/service-based systems. The individual will work closely with local and group stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions across cloud and distributed environments. This role suits candidates who enjoy translating business requirements into robust architectural designs while guiding teams towards effective, high‑quality implementation.

What you will do

• Work independently with a high degree of ownership to produce solution designs of the highest standard.
• Collaborate with local market teams to review demand and develop tailored architectural solutions.
• Engage with group-level stakeholders and architecture communities to ensure consistency and compliance across designs.
• Review and contribute to Low Level Designs (LLDs) while partnering closely with the Lead Developer.
• Interpret commercial and functional requirements and convert them into scalable, solution‑oriented designs.
• Take accountability for releases, development timelines, reliability, and performance KPIs.
• Guide and support cross-functional agile teams to implement best‑practice solutions.
• Recommend current best practices and assess third‑party technologies for inclusion in solution designs.

Who you are

• Possess over eight years of experience in architecture and design patterns.
• Experienced in web-based and service-based architectures including REST and SOAP.
• Skilled in AWS and cloud‑native technologies.
• Proficient in JavaScript, Node.js, and Spring Boot.Familiar with authentication and security standards such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, WebAuthn, and token management (advantageous).
• Strong understanding of web and mobile architecture, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Experienced in building, testing, and deploying REST and SOAP APIs.
• Comfortable working within continuous integration and test-driven development environments.
• Knowledgeable in design patterns and microservices best practices.
• Capable of mentoring and collaborating with cross‑functional agile teams.
• Able to interpret commercial requirements and transform them into technical concepts.
• A 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

• Opportunities to work on large-scale, distributed, and cloud‑native architecture initiatives.
• Exposure to global stakeholders across multiple markets and architecture communities.
• Growth in leadership skills through coaching and guiding agile development teams.
• Continuous development of expertise in modern authentication, web security, and microservice architectures.
• A chance to influence technology direction and solution design standards within VOIS.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced architecture design for scalable cloud and microservice‑based solutions.
• Cross‑market stakeholder management and collaborative design governance.
• Enhanced capability in security protocols and authentication technologies.
• Practical leadership through coaching development teams and managing solution KPIs.
• Evaluating and integrating third‑party tools and emerging technologies into solution designs.

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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