IT Architecture & Design Tech Lead

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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.

Role Purpose

• Act as architecture and design authority across IT organization
•  Impact assessment of requirements arising from the Business and Product Owners to define solutions that align with our architecture strategy and achieve the optimum balance between compliance to requirements and delivery time/costs
•  Contributing to the technical solution architecture strategy and roadmap
•  Responsible for delivering end to end solution designs that meets business needs and requirements
•  Responsible of aligning Vodafone Egypt IT roadmap with Group strategy and guidelines
•  In charge of resolving Technology disagreements among different IT teams
•  Responsible of auditing/review IT processes and solutions
• Instruct/follow up on delivery teams to modify them according to IT strategy

Role Profile

•  Lead technical Design Activities for major business and technology projects across IT in a way that directly impact revenue, cost saving initiatives and NPS
•  Manage business requirements planning to make sure they are reflected into technology enablers to be implemented by delivery teams to make sure overall business objectives will be realized
•  Lead strategic technical activities that require cooperation with Group Architecture Team(s) and adapting Vodafone Group P&S related architecture initiatives within Vodafone Egypt in a way that suit VF-EG local targets and strategies
•  Work with SME’s and Technical Domain/Chapter leads across the IT organization on designing solutions and Identifying needed technical capabilities and required systems changes
•  Deliver solution Technical documents such as SoW and HLD describing the end to end solution architecture and R&R of systems and teams
•  Participate in RFP and PoC process of new technical platforms and capabilities
•  Authorized to take necessary decisions to resolve technical conflicts among different delivery functions
• Lead technical stakeholders to produce system roadmaps that meet architecture guidelines and business requirements 

Core Competencies & Qualifications

• Proven and demonstrable Architecture, Development and Technical Leadership skills (within the Telecom industry would be a bonus)
•  Clear logical thinker and problem solver, able to think outside the box with a pragmatic approach to solution development
•  A deep understanding of technical security concepts to protect us and our users
•  A track record of building reliable and safe distributed systems, with an appreciation of the trade-offs made during construction
•  Stakeholder management (IT, Business) & good communication skills, striking the right balance between complexity, business requirements, affordability, delivery risk, etc
•  Strong communicator, with a passion for new technology and a drive to push your boundaries
•  Strong decision making/leadership capabilities
•  Helicopter view identifying key information and patterns
•  Innovativeness and ability to generate viable alternatives out of challenging situations
•  Proven ability to work in virtual teams

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

•  Communication, Computer, Telecom Engineering, Computer science or Equivalent bachelor’s degree is a must
•  At least 7 years technical experience in different telecommunication and/or IT domains
•  Must have worked in at least 2 different Technology areas before preferably in Telcom/IT related domains
•  Hands-on experience in developing and delivering different IT/Telcom related applications and Services
•  Previous experience in multinational/Vendor companies is a plus
•  Previous experience working on large scale and complex IT projects
•  IT/Enterprise architecture standards, Frameworks, reference models background is a plus
•  Knowledge of Agile principles and methodologies – previous experience working in an Agile Environment is a plus
•  Knowledge of Infrastructure, Cloud, and virtualization concepts and solutions
•  Knowledge of different OS/DB types
•  Knowledge of Software development techniques, REST web services, SOA, Architecture patterns, and Microservices architecture
•  Experience in Integration/middleware domain is a plus
•  TOGAF, AWS or Equivalent Certifications is a plus

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.

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.