Lead Digital Architect & Innovation Strategist

Vodafone; Portugal; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Model

Phone plan & discounts

Learning platforms (Harvard Business,)

Job summary

Vodafone is seeking a Digital Architect Lead to steer strategic direction and oversee high-level system architecture for the L2 Operation and Platforms team within Digital and Zero Touch Operations (ZTO). The role ensures scalable, secure solutions aligned with business goals, guiding innovation and architectural governance.

You will mentor architects, evaluate emerging tech, and partner with solution architects and dev teams to maintain architectural integrity and drive key initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience as a System Architect or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks and principles.
• Proficiency with architecture tools and technologies.
• Solid technical background in coding and IT architectures.
• Experience with agile product development practices.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Strong communication and senior-level decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain high-level system architecture for Digital and ZTO Team – L2 Ops and Platforms Area.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects and development teams to ensure alignment with architectural principles.
• Lead evaluations of emerging technologies and their impact on organizational architecture.
• Drive innovation initiatives that enhance architectural integrity and strategic objectives.
• Provide guidance on architectural decisions ensuring consistency, scalability, and security.
• Conduct regular architectural reviews and audits.
• Mentor and coach Solution Architects and development teams on best practices.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in system architecture and technology.

Skills

System architecture

Architecture frameworks

Stakeholder management

Agile development

Communication

Coding background

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/SE

Job description

Vodafone is seeking a Digital Architect Lead to steer strategic direction and oversee high-level system architecture for the L2 Operation and Platforms team within Digital and Zero Touch Operations (ZTO). The role ensures scalable, secure solutions aligned with business goals, guiding innovation and architectural governance.

You will mentor architects, evaluate emerging tech, and partner with solution architects and dev teams to maintain architectural integrity and drive key initiatives.