PRODUCT ARCHITECT (MERAKI SD-WAN) - VOIS

Vodafone Group Plc; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions), a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, seeks a Product Architect with deep Meraki SD-WAN and SD-LAN expertise to design, deliver, and evolve enterprise connectivity products for a global footprint.

Based in India, you will act as the technical design authority across the full solution lifecycle, collaborating with Commercial, Product Management, technology owners and vendors.

Qualifications

• Experience as product/solution architect with Meraki SD-WAN and SD-LAN.
• Ability to translate functional and non-functional requirements into end-to-end technical solutions.
• Experience in vendor management and stakeholder communication at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Shape requirements with Commercial, Product Management and Technology Product Owners.
• Translate requirements into end-to-end technical solutions, with timelines and cost estimates.
• Own the High-Level Design (HLD) and ensure alignment with architectural principles.
• Lead vendor management and drive continuous product improvements.
• Develop technical collateral such as Technical Service Descriptions and HLDs.

Skills

Meraki SD-WAN

SD-LAN

Agile delivery

Cloud concepts

Education

Degree in Networking or Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

GCP

Kubernetes

APIs

Docker

DevOps

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.

About this Role

We are seeking a Product Architect with deep expertise in Meraki SD-WAN and SD-LAN to design, deliver and evolve enterprise connectivity products for business customers across a global footprint. Based in India and reporting to the Architecture Lead within VOIS GSL, this role acts as the technical design authority for end-to-end solutions, balancing product requirements, compliance, quality, cost and time to market. The individual will work closely with Commercial, Product Management, Technology Product Owners, vendors and local market teams to bring secure, scalable and compliant SDN-based products to life.

What you’ll do

• Engage with Commercial, Product Management and Technology Product Owners to shape high-quality requirements and maintain a healthy product backlog.
• Translate functional and non-functional requirements into end-to-end technical solutions, including impact assessment, cost estimation and delivery timelines.
• Own the High-Level Design (HLD) of products, ensuring alignment with product requirements and architectural principles.
• Act as the technical design authority across the full solution lifecycle, covering service models, IT architecture, low-level design, security by design, privacy, and legal and regulatory compliance.
• Lead technical aspects of vendor management, setting priorities and driving continuous product and solution improvements.
• Deliver technical product collateral, including Technical Service Descriptions, technical options papers, and product HLDs, and provide guidance to Solutions Consultants and delivery teams.
• Review and assess supplier technical documentation to ensure alignment with the agreed product solution.
• Contribute to RFx creation and evaluation activities from a technical perspective.
• Support the end-to-end in-life operating model, owning product lifecycle activities and managing end-of-life events effectively.
• Ensure products are delivered on time, within budget and to the expected quality, meeting business, customer and SLA expectations.
• Identify opportunities to innovate and enhance the connectivity product portfolio using the latest SDN, SD-WAN and SD-LAN technologies.
• Review, refine and improve end-to-end service models and system architecture for connectivity services.

Who you are

• An experienced product or solution architect with specific, hands‑on expertise in Meraki SD‑WAN and SD‑LAN.
• A collaborative team player who approaches complex technical challenges with a solution-focused mindset.
• Comfortable communicating and presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior stakeholders.
• Experienced in working with internal stakeholders, external partners and geographically distributed virtual teams.
• Skilled at managing multiple, changing priorities while maintaining focus through to delivery.
• Confident handling technically and operationally complex solutions within strict timelines.
• Knowledgeable in product lifecycle management and in‑life support models.
• Educated to degree level in Networking, Computer Science or a related field, with exposure to modern software and networking concepts.
• Strong in core network infrastructure topics, systems and tools relevant to SDN and NFV markets.
• Ideally familiar with mobile and fixed networks, Agile delivery frameworks, cloud and cloud‑native concepts (AWS, GCP, containers/Kubernetes), APIs, DevOps practices, and next‑generation orchestration and assurance solutions.

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

The opportunity to work on globally deployed, business‑critical connectivity products with a wide international reach. Exposure to senior stakeholders, global markets and strategic technology partners. A role that combines deep technical ownership with real product and customer impact. Continuous learning through access to modern SDN, cloud and enterprise networking technologies within a global organisation.

What skills you will learn

Advanced product architecture and design authority skills across large‑scale SD‑WAN solutions. Deeper understanding of end‑to‑end service models, compliance, and in‑life operating frameworks. Vendor and stakeholder management skills within a complex, multi‑national environment. Broader exposure to cloud‑native, API‑driven and next‑generation orchestration and assurance technologies.

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 truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.