IT Solution Architect

Vodafone; India; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) seeks an accomplished IT Solutions Architect to lead the design and architecture across group and local market units. You will ensure alignment with business needs and enable efficient development, testing, and deployment of complex products and services.

The role requires 12–15+ years in telecom IT/IS architecture, strong TOGAF/TM Forum/UML knowledge, and proven cross-functional leadership. Join a global team driving transformative telecom solutions.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years in IT/IS architecture within the telecom domain.
• Proven track record delivering complex cross-functional solutions.
• Strong TOGAF, TM Forum frameworks, and UML standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end solutions architecture for cross-domain IT/IS projects in telecom.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet quality, time, and cost criteria.
• Provide design expertise across Sell, Build, Run lifecycle and incident management.
• Lead architecture for enterprise products like Fixed/Mobile connectivity and UC.
• Apply TOGAF, TM Forum and UML in solution modelling.
• Communicate with stakeholders and negotiate design decisions.

Skills

TOGAF

TM Forum

UML

Telecom domain

Stakeholder mgmt

Architecture design

Education

Degree in IT/IS

Tools

TOGAF

TM Forum

UML

Job description

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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.

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 highly experienced IT Solutions Architect to lead the design and architecture of integrated IT/IS solutions across Group Enterprise and Local Market Enterprise Business Units. This role is pivotal in supporting Vodafone’s strategic growth by delivering trusted, high-quality architecture and design services for complex product developments and customer solutions. The individual will ensure alignment with business needs and facilitate seamless development, testing, and deployment activities.

What you’ll do

• Deliver end-to-end solutions architecture and design for complex cross-domain IT/IS projects in the telecommunications sector.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Vodafone to ensure solutions meet quality, detail, time, and cost criteria.
• Provide design expertise across the Sell, Build, and Run assurance lifecycle, including incident management.
• Lead architecture for enterprise products such as Fixed and Mobile Connectivity, Unified Communications, Cloud & Hosting, and Security portfolios.
• Apply industry frameworks including TOGAF, TM Forum, and UML in solution modelling.
• Design connectivity products including IPVPN, SDWAN, Ethernet, FTTP, and FTTC.
• Manage third-party contributions to solution design, ensuring continuity and integration.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, negotiate design decisions, and present solutions clearly.
• Anticipate objections and collaboratively improve service standards through stakeholder engagement.

Who you are

• Degree-qualified or equivalent technical experience with 12–15+ years in IT/IS architecture within the telecom domain.
• Proven track record in delivering complex, cross-functional solutions.
• Strong understanding of Telecom BSS and lifecycle processes such as Lead to Case (L2C) and Trouble to Resolve (T2R).
• Skilled in applying TOGAF, TM Forum frameworks, and UML standards.
• Effective communicator with strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and drive consensus.

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 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 work on strategic, high-impact projects across global enterprise units.
• Exposure to cutting-edge telecom technologies and frameworks.
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Platform to influence architectural decisions and shape future-ready solutions.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced enterprise architecture practices using TOGAF and TM Forum.
• Telecom lifecycle design across Sell, Build, and Run phases.
• Integration of complex connectivity products and services.
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Solution modelling and design using UML and industry standards.

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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Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.