Enterprise Architect Lead

What will you do

The Senior Enterprise Architect focuses upon defining, designing, maintaining, and evolving the development and implementation of architecture solutions to particular business cases in alignment with the architecture direction and standards.

The Architect Specialist performs market agnostic technical planning, architecture development and modifies specifications as well as developing specifications for new products/apps/services and assessing the compatibility and integration of products and services to ensure functionality across interdependent technologies. He/she acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on technology strategy, innovation, and risk.

The Senior Enterprise Architect drives the evolution of architecture standards, frameworks, and roadmaps at the enterprise level. He/she should be able to enter into low level design in exceptional cases (as usually this is done from other roles) and suggest the direction being able to identify and evaluate the pros and the cons.

Job Responsibilities

• Supports the team to deliver activities related to developing technical stories which are aligned to defined architecture principles and patterns in line with the architecture vision and standards;
• Demonstrates a very good understanding of procedures and concepts through extensive experience and advices on design, development, and deployment of digital architecture practices, standards, patterns and innovations;
• Effectively interacts with colleagues through ensuring the holistic solution design of future capabilities and features, including external dependencies, cross-domain integrations (APIs), and technical enablers/stories, etc.;
• Owns the solid relations with the system integrator to ensure the solutions being delivered are aligned with Vodafone standards;
• Collaborates with the team to scout new technologies and vendors to enable innovation and identify technical enablers;
• Supports with providing strategic input and planning for large infrastructure initiatives/projects across the product’s lifecycle;
• Supports assisting with the creation of Requests For Proposal (RFPs) on technical requirements, evaluation of answers and supplier short-listing during RFP process;
• Uses communication skills on foundational architecture best practices and disruptive technologies and their implications;
• Creation and maintenance of architectural documentation
• Reporting of KPIs on IT architecture
• Support in the creation and maintenance of architecture roadmaps or architecture runways by developing partial results

Who you are

• Degree in  computer science, engineering, or mathematics or similar
• (Preferred) 3 years of professional experience in IT solution design
• At least 5 years of experience in Software Engineering and very familiar with microservices, Java and Springboot.
• Good knowledge of English (Level B)
• Good knowledge of the telecommunications market and telecommunications products
• Good technical knowledge of the architecture of IT systems at a telecommunications provider
• (Preferred) Be familiar with TMForum or Open APIs.
• Very good communication skills to be able to create very good relations with the business and technology stakeholders.
• Deeply expressed ability to drive projects from conception to final design in a collaboration with the Solution Architects.
• Architecture and Design: Translate user needs into solutions aligned with business goals, tracking disruptive technologies.
• Cloud: Design and optimize XaaS and hybrid architectures aligned with public cloud services.
• Security: Manage cyber security activities, ensuring system integrity with secure-by-design principles.
• Dev Ops: Promote agile practices and automation to enhance collaboration between operations and development.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use data and analytics for informed decisions and problem-solving.

What's in it for you

Your journey with us is not just a job; it's a pathway to personal and professional development. We provide endless opportunities for learning, skill enhancement, and career advancement, ensuring that you're always empowered to reach your fullest potential. 

Our culture is our pride. We foster an environment where every voice is heard, ideas are valued, and teamwork is celebrated. Together, we create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that fuels collective growth and achievement.

We take pride as well in our Comprehensive Benefits Package, where you will be able to find:

• All Necessary Devices: From laptops to mobile devices, we equip you with the tools you need to excel in your role, whether you're in the office or on the go.
• Health & Life Insurance: Your well-being matters to us. We offer comprehensive health and life insurance coverage to safeguard you and your loved ones.
• Additional Compensation Based on Performance: We recognize and reward your hard work and dedication through performance-based compensation, ensuring that your contributions are duly acknowledged and valued.
• Private Pension: Plan for your future with confidence. Our private pension scheme helps you build a secure financial foundation for the years ahead.
• And More: Beyond the essentials, we offer a diverse range of additional benefits that enhance your work-life balance, support your personal growth, and enrich your overall experience with us.
  
  Discover the full spectrum of benefits and perks that await you at Vodafone Albania by joining our dynamic team. Your journey to success starts here!

Who we are

You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.

As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, color, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.

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.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All 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 apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.