VodafoneThree - Partner Solutions Architect

Vodafone Group Plc; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Up to 28 days holiday plus bank hols

Pension plan

Learning tools

Parental leave policies

Job summary

Vodafone Group Plc in Newbury offers a hybrid working model, combining office and home. The Partner Solution Architect in Wholesale designs end-to-end MVNO partner solutions, aligning with Vodafone architectural principles and securing IT/Network approvals where required.

You will collaborate with UK and Group technology teams, MVNO partners and external suppliers to drive secure, scalable designs and ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Architecture & Design: Defining MVNO partner needs and translating to requirements and solution design.
• Technology: Understanding network and IT architecture components.
• APIs: SOA and interaction frameworks for MVNOs.
• Security: Secure by design principles in solutions.
• Communication: Communicate effectively at all levels within Vodafone and partners.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end MVNO partner solutions aligned with Vodafone architecture principles.
• Document and deliver end-to-end solutions for new MVNO opportunities.
• Assess impacts of designs on Wholesale/MVNO business; provide guidance.
• Build rapport with MVNO partners, vendors and Vodafone teams.
• Lead delivery across IT and Networks for MVNO changes.

Skills

Architecture & Design

Technology

APIs

Security

Communication

Job description

Location: Newbury + Hybrid

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Hybrid

We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.

Who We Are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today.

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.

Join us at the heart of our business in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.

What you’ll do

As a Partner Solution Architect within the Wholesale team is a technical authority for the design, implementation and change of the technical service delivery architecture to VodafoneThree UK MVNO partners.

The Partner Solution Architect will design fit for purpose solutions that align with VodafoneThree architectural principles and ensure that such designs receive Network and IT architecture approval as relevant.

The Partner Solution Consultant will report to the Partner Solutions Manager.

Key Roles & Responsibilitie

• Designing End to End solutions for the evolution of MVNO partner capabilities in alignment with Vodafone architectural principles, and then working with UK and Group technology functions to deliver those designs on behalf of and in alignment with the MVNO partners;
• Design, document and deliver End to End solutions, requirements or processes as appropriate for new MVNO opportunities into the Vodafone estate;
• Assess the impacts of technology designs on Wholesale/MVNO business and capabilities. Provide guidance on these solutions to ensure alignment with MVNO architectures. Influence changes to organisation, process and technology accordingly;
• Build rapport with the MVNO partners technical teams, relevant 3rd party vendors, and VodafoneThree Design and Delivery teams to ensure cost-effective and efficient design, testing and integration of partner deliverables;
• Lead delivery across IT and Networks for MVNO technical changes.

Who you are

• Architecture & Design: 3+ experience of Defining and eliciting MVNO Partners and/or VodafoneThree teams needs and translating them to requirements and solution design, aligned to business strategic objectives and constraints. Contributes to defining current and future strategies and evolution roadmap.
• Technology: Thorough understanding of both network and IT architecture components;
• APIs: Understanding of SOA to facilitate domain-driven design, identifying appropriate interaction frameworks that enable scalability and agility for MVNO partners.
• Security: Incorporates secure by design principles when designing, building, testing solutions, products and services.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively to all levels within VodafoneThree, MVNO Partners, and external suppliers;

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly?

We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background.

We believe that everyone has valuable contributions to make. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions within our team. Through the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme, we aim to offer interviews to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities who best meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If you would like to participate in the scheme, you will have the opportunity to indicate this on your application.

What we offer

We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.

Need to Know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of our recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/reasonable-adjustments/) for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.