Solutions Architect

Vodafone Group Plc; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work model

Phone & communication plan discounts

Well-being program

Learning platform access

Internal mobility opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Vodafone Group Plc is seeking an Architecture Leader to define end-to-end solution designs and drive secure, scalable, multi-region cloud architectures, with a strong focus on AWS. You will collaborate with Product Owners, Solution Architects, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable platforms and reusable services.

The role requires strong communication skills, ability to lead workshops, and experience with microservices, APIs, and security by design in an Agile environment.

Qualificações

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree or technical institute certificate in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• Strong combination of business and technical expertise, aligning technology with business objectives.
• Proven experience in secure, scalable, distributed, cloud-based architectures, especially on AWS.
• Knowledge of microservices, APIs, security by design, and multi-region cloud solutions.
• Experience leading technical workshops and developing architecture guidelines and strategy documents.

Responsabilidades

• Interpret business challenges and communicate how solutions align with customer needs.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Solution Architects, and Vodafone Enablers on technology strategy and high-level design.
• Translate complex concepts into clear language for diverse audiences.
• Lead design and delivery of products within the portfolio, ensuring alignment with Vodafone standards.

Conhecimentos

AWS services

REST/SOAP APIs

Security by design

Multi-region cloud

IoT technologies

Technical workshops

Architecture guidelines

English fluency

Formação académica

Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Ferramentas

SSO/OAuth 2.0

Cloud infrastructure design tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.The Product Experience & SmartTech function is responsible for the design, development, deployment, and operation of Vodafone’s commercial technology solutions and platforms. The architect defines the architecture strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business requirements and global company standards. Acting as the main technical reference across multiple projects, they identify innovative solutions and drive the continuous improvement of platforms. The role requires strong analytical, technical, and communication skills due to collaboration with multidisciplinary global teams. The architect works closely with Product Owners, Software Engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver simple, scalable, and reusable solutions within an agile environment.

What you’ll do

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret business challenges and technical issues, effectively communicating how proposed solutions align with customer needs and requirements;
• Collaborate closely with Technical and Commercial Product Owners, Solution Architects, and Vodafone Enablers, contributing to technology strategy, high-level solution design, and the development of shared propositions;
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear and accessible language for diverse audiences;
• Lead the design and delivery of products and services within the assigned portfolio, ensuring alignment with Group Commercial, local markets, and partners.

Design and Architecture Responsibilities

• Define and manage end-to-end solution design;
• Develop component-level solution architecture;
• Design infrastructure architecture;
• Ensure security requirements are embedded within solution designs;
• Define data models and analytics requirements;
• Produce interface and API specifications;
• Conduct impact and feasibility assessments;
• Evaluate and validate business requirements;
• Ensure connectivity with enabling platforms and services;
• Lead system integration with partners and local markets.

Technology Leadership

• Provide technical expertise throughout the technology selection process;
• Support make-or-buy decisions, ensuring alignment with Vodafone technology standards and strategic architecture principles.

Who you are

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree or technical institute certificate in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field;
• Strong combination of business and technical expertise, with the ability to align technology solutions with business objectives;
• Proven experience in designing secure, scalable, distributed, and cloud-based architectures, particularly on AWS;
• Solid knowledge of architecture best practices, including microservices, APIs, security by design, and multi-region cloud solutions;
• Ability to lead technical workshops, present solutions, and develop architecture guidelines and technology strategy documents;
• Experience with architecture and development tools, while promoting simple, clean, and effective software architectures;
• Strong expertise in AWS services, authentication technologies (SSO, OAuth 2.0), web security, and REST/SOAP-based architectures;
• Proven background in designing and developing highly scalable, resilient systems within Agile/Scrum and Continuous Delivery environments;
• Knowledge of IoT technologies (Modbus, Zigbee, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, Mesh Networks) combined with excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills;
• English (Fluency).

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background.

What's in it for you

• Hybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders;
• Vodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products;
• Recognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high‑potential employees and exemplary behaviors;
• Health and Well‑being - Well‑being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products;
• Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high‑quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing, Skillsoft and Speexx);
• Local and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles.

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.