Solutions Architect

Job Description

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Position: Solutions Architect

Reports to: Executive Head of Technology Governance

Department: Technology Governance

Job Purpose:

To drive the design, integration and governance of end‑to‑end technology solutions across our digital, financial services and network environments.

Key Accountabilities:

• Designs and leads end‑to‑end solution architectures across IT, digital channels, integration and network‑adjacent systems
• Translates business requirements into LLDs, HLDs, NFRs and cross‑domain integration designs
• Ensures compliance with Vodacom Group architecture principles and security, privacy and regulatory standards
• Guides agile delivery teams, ensuring alignment with architectural patterns, APIs and microservices best‑practice
• Supports RFIs/RFPs/RFQs feasibility assessments, technical evaluations and vendor engagements
• Contributes to technology innovation, platform modernization and continuous improvement initiatives to keep Vodacom at the forefront of technological advancements

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field
• 3–5+ years’ experience in solution/technical architecture, Application architecture, systems design, integration engineering, or business analysis
• Strong knowledge of APIs, integration patterns, microservices, cloud technologies and digital architecture
• Experience in Telecoms, OSS/BSS, or converged service environments is a strong advantage
• Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, or equivalent are beneficial

Skills

• Excellent communication
• Stakeholder engagement