Senior Solution Architect
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.
What you’ll do
As a Senior Solution Architect, you will be part of the Vodafone IT department. Your role will involve transforming the business needs of external clients into technical solutions that automate and streamline various business processes, creating products or services that provide strategic advantages and financial efficiency. You will analyze IT requirements and trends, design forward-thinking and reusable IT solutions, contribute to IT strategies, identify risks, and propose proactive improvements. Additionally, you will coordinate analysts and system engineers, review and validate detailed technical requirements, and ensure compliance with internal regulations, policies, and procedures.
Who you are
Minimum 5 years of experience in TELECOM and industry-specific projects
Strong knowledge of databases and IT systems
Good understanding of the lifecycle of IT products (hardware, software, databases, applications, licenses) and their development
Minimum 5 years of experience in project implementation
Experience in implementing large-scale projects (> 1 Million Euro)
Experience with integrated IT systems
Solid knowledge of Waterfall and Agile methodologies
Experience in similar roles to software system engineer
Decision-making and influencing skills
Financial knowledge
Experience in supplier management
Abstract, conceptual, innovative thinking, and forward-thinking
Good communication skills
Negotiation and coordination skills
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. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.
What's in it for you
Hybrid working regime 2 days from the office, 3 days remote
Special discounts for Vodafone employees, Friends & Family offers
Demo telephone subscription - unlimited (voice and data)
Voucher for the purchase of a mobile phone
Medical subscription to a top private clinic & other medical benefits
Insurance for hospitalization and surgical interventions
Life insurance
Meal tickets
Bookster subscription
Participation in development programs and challenging projects in the leadership area
Access to internal Wellbeing & Recognition events
Extra vacation days (for seniority, special events, volunteering)
You will benefit from specializations in your field of activity, through programs based on modern training methods and systems
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.
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Together we can.