System Architect - Telecom APIs & Cloud (Pune, India) - VOIS

VOIS; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) in India is seeking a System Architect to lead design and delivery of scalable, API-driven telecom IT solutions, translating business requirements into robust architectures for cloud-based services using TIBCO, Kafka, Java, and AWS.

You will guide cross-functional teams, define a reusable solution design roadmap, oversee API development, traffic management, and security practices, and present designs to stakeholders while driving quality, delivery and

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years in Solution or System Architecture roles
• Strong expertise in telco BSS applications and architecture frameworks
• Proficiency in TIBCO, Java-based applications, Apigee, Kafka, and AWS DevOps ecosystem
• Prior experience as a back-end developer with knowledge of Java, JavaScript, Python, and databases (relational and NoSQL)
• Strong understanding of telecom frameworks such as eTOM, TMForum, SID, TAM, and business process orchestration
• Experience in system design, architecture, and leading cross-functional technical teams
• Familiarity with SAFe Agile methodologies
• Additional experience with Terraform, ArgoCD, GitHub Actions, Grafana, and security practices like SAST, DAST, and SCA is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Translate business and functional telco requirements into end-to-end solution designs and oversee their implementation across multiple teams
• Define and maintain a technical solution design roadmap to enhance reusability and scalability
• Design, develop, test, and maintain APIs using TIBCO BWCE, Kafka, and Java technologies
• Develop API management solutions for cloud environments, including reusable API proxies and application migrations
• Implement traffic management strategies such as load balancing and dynamic upstream routing
• Configure plugins, deployment modes, and access control mechanisms
• Lead analytical discussions, perform system health checks, and resolve complex technical challenges
• Define and configure data exchange interfaces between services and front-end applications
• Present high-level and detailed technical designs to solution designers, testers, and DevOps teams
• Conduct defect analysis, manage incident resolution, and collaborate on production troubleshooting
• Review code and approve complex pull requests to ensure quality and reliability
• Work continuously with product and engineering teams to break down features and track delivery

Skills

TIBCO

Kafka

Java

Apigee

AWS DevOps

SAFe Agile

Terraform

ArgoCD

GitHub Actions

Grafana

Security best practices

Tools

TIBCO BWCE

Java

JavaScript

Python

Relational databases

NoSQL

Terraform

ArgoCD

GitHub Actions

Grafana

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 third‑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. #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture

About This Role

We are seeking a System Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, reusable, and high‑performing technology solutions within the Telco IT landscape. The role involves translating business requirements into robust technical architectures, guiding cross‑functional teams, and ensuring seamless implementation of APIs and cloud‑based services using modern technologies such as TIBCO, Kafka, Java, and AWS.

What You’ll Do

• Translate business and functional telco requirements into end‑to‑end solution designs and oversee their implementation across multiple teams
• Define and maintain a technical solution design roadmap to enhance reusability and scalability
• Design, develop, test, and maintain APIs using TIBCO BWCE, Kafka, and Java technologies
• Develop API management solutions for cloud environments, including reusable API proxies and application migrations
• Implement traffic management strategies such as load balancing and dynamic upstream routing
• Configure plugins, deployment modes, and access control mechanisms
• Lead analytical discussions, perform system health checks, and resolve complex technical challenges
• Define and configure data exchange interfaces between services and front‑end applications
• Present high‑level and detailed technical designs to solution designers, testers, and DevOps teams
• Conduct defect analysis, manage incident resolution, and collaborate on production troubleshooting
• Review code and approve complex pull requests to ensure quality and reliability
• Work continuously with product and engineering teams to break down features and track delivery

Who You Are

• Minimum 10+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years in Solution or System Architecture roles
• Strong expertise in telco BSS applications and architecture frameworks
• Proficiency in TIBCO, Java‑based applications, Apigee, Kafka, and AWS DevOps ecosystem
• Prior experience as a back‑end developer with knowledge of Java, JavaScript, Python, and databases (relational and NoSQL)
• Strong understanding of telecom frameworks such as eTOM, TMForum, SID, TAM, and business process orchestration
• Experience in system design, architecture, and leading cross‑functional technical teams
• Familiarity with SAFe Agile methodologies
• Additional experience with tools such as Terraform, ArgoCD, GitHub Actions, Grafana, and security practices like SAST, DAST, and SCA is beneficial

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

• Opportunity to work on large‑scale telecom transformation programmes
• Exposure to modern cloud‑native and API‑driven architectures
• Collaborative work environment with cross‑functional global teams
• Opportunities to contribute to strategic technical roadmaps and innovation initiatives
• Continuous learning through real‑world problem‑solving and modern technology stacks

What Skills You Will Learn

• Advanced solution architecture and system design in telecom environments
• API lifecycle management and cloud integration patterns
• Event‑driven architecture using Kafka and microservices design principles
• DevOps practices including CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and monitoring
• Stakeholder management, technical leadership, and cross‑team collaboration

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.