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Solution Designer

Aggregate function:  Technology
Business Area:  VT Vodafone IT
Posting Country:  Romania
Date Posted:  19 Sept 2025
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

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

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

Supports the department's strategy and the business goals/needs of external clients by evaluating and implementing/modifying software functionalities in IT systems. Participates in the development of external clients' business requirements, analyzes and transforms these requirements into detailed technical specifications for the development of IT programs, participates in the design and/or modification of the software and/or hardware solution, participates in the development, testing and installation in production of the developed functionalities, provides support for the configuration of IT programs, ensures the maintenance of systems and IT programs. Finds, proposes and implements the appropriate solution for the customization, capacity increase / integration / introduction of a specific IT system based on the analysis of external clients' business requirements.

Main Responsibilities

As a Solution Designer, you’ll be the go-to expert for transforming business needs into smart, scalable IT solutions. You’ll lead the charge from concept to delivery, ensuring everything runs smoothly, efficiently, and with impact.

 

Your Mission

  • Partner with external clients to gather requirements and turn functional specs into clear, actionable technical designs
  • Own the end-to-end delivery of integration services—on time, on point, and on quality
  • Validate scope, objectives, and effort estimates from development partners and ensure alignment
  • Collaborate across technical teams to approve system solutions and support internal developers
  • Ensure project delivery meets both business goals and operational standards
  • Lead CSB actions and proactively flag risks for services needing updates or redesign
  • Create and manage key project documentation—from technical specs to integration plans and RFPs
  • Keep stakeholders informed of emerging risks and recommend mitigation strategies
  • Work with infrastructure teams to optimize system performance based on business forecasts
  • Identify and communicate potential risks across your systems
  • Shape the IT development strategy by spotting outdated tech, capacity needs, and proposing upgrades aligned with Vodafone Global standards
  • Innovate! Propose new services, prototypes, and system enhancements for external clients
  • Keep the Service Catalog and Responsible Catalog up to date with hardware/software info
  • Maintain the Initiatives Catalog and lead system update projects (e.g., WebLogic, Java, OS, DB versions)
  • Present technical solutions to Testing and Operations teams and provide feedback on test plans
  • Manage open design and production defects, propose fixes, and ensure timely delivery
  • Support certifications, audits, and ad-hoc operational reporting
  • Act as technical coordinator in complex projects—planning, organizing, and driving results



Who you are

Your Superpowers

  • IT or technical degree that sets the foundation for your tech journey
  • Solid grasp of modern web technologies, frameworks, and cloud services used in cutting-edge application development
  • Deep understanding of design patterns and microservices architecture that drive performance and scalability
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken – you communicate with clarity and confidence
  • Able to decode complex technical concepts and translate them into actionable insights
  • Highly motivated, creative, and entrepreneurial – always looking for ways to improve and innovate
  • Strong SQL skills and hands-on experience with databases like Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server
  • Solid foundation in development processes, best practices, and design principles
  • Bonus points for knowledge in J2EE standards, API management, and data modeling
  • Experience in system development, configuration, and installation is a plus
  • Excellent communicator and collaborator – you build trust and drive results
  • Results-driven, adaptable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity
  • Decisive and influential – you guide decisions and shape outcomes
  • Skilled in negotiation, coordination, and planning
  • Experience in vendor/supplier management is a strong advantage

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.

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.

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

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