About Us
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.
Our Mission
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.
Who We Are Looking For
We are searching for an IT Architect who will contribute to the solutions architecture in several BSS domains as well as review and approve projects' high-level designs in line with defined Target Architecture and guidelines for the Domain.
Main Accountabilities:
* To work in close alignment with the Client Business Areas, Portfolio Management, and Group Architecture to understand the existing challenges and constraints, and adapt and promote existing Vodafone Group recommendations, guidelines and target architectures;
* To evaluate new initiatives and provide Architectural Guidance;
* To maintain Domains As-Is and To-Be Architecture and ensure updated architecture documentation;
* To define and maintain a roadmap for the IT Domains;
* To support IT delivery of projects in the different Domains, defining the IT target Architecture;
* To liaise with the IT Operations team to understand existing constraints and suggest corrective measures;
* To influence application design and development to Cloud and Agile environment/paradigms;
* To screen the most valuable / promising technologies, incubate and experiment selected technologies to learn and expand their adoption throughout the organization.
What You Need To Have
* Academic education completed in IT, Software Engineering, Computer Science or Telecommunications;
* Previous experience in an Architecture role;
* Knowledge of IT telecommunications architecture, applications and systems;
* Knowledge of SOA architecture;
* Knowledge of modern application architecture patterns and architectures;
* Knowledge on the main cloud service offerings (AWS, GCP, Azure);
* Experience in Waterfall and/or Agile paradigms;
* Good communication and presentation skills (interacts with technical and business audiences);
* Sense of proactivity and dynamism;
* Good analytic and critical thinking;
* SAFe or TOGAF certification is a plus;
* Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and RM-CA is a plus;
* Fluency in Portuguese and English.
Why Join Us
At Vodafone, we offer 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.
Benefits
* 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 and Skillsoft);
* Local and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles.