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Digital Architect Lead

Aggregate function:  Technology
Business Area:  VT Network Operations
Posting Country:  Portugal
Date Posted:  17 Dec 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.

We are seeking a Digital Architect Lead to provide strategic direction and oversee high-level system architecture for the L2 Operation and Platforms team within Digital and Zero Touch Operations (ZTO). This role is pivotal in ensuring technology solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with organisational goals. You will lead innovation initiatives, evaluate emerging technologies, and foster architectural excellence across the organisation.

What you’ll do

  • 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 organisational 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.

Who you are

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 5+ years of proven experience as a System Architect or similar role designing complex, scalable systems.
  • Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks and principles.
  • Proficiency in system and software architecture tools and technologies.
  • Solid technical background in coding and IT architectures.
  • Experience with agile product development practices.
  • Ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong communication and decision-making skills with confidence in senior-level interactions.

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 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.

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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