Job Description
We're looking for a talented Principal Architect to lead our Product Integration Platform strategy. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for defining and maintaining the technology roadmap, aligning with business challenges and technical issues, and effectively communicating solutions to stakeholders.
You'll work closely with Technical and Commercial Product Owners, Vodafone Enterprise, local markets, and partners to drive understanding of the big picture, contribute to shared propositions, and enable solution opportunities by identifying requirements directly from local markets or proactively understanding their needs.
Delivery of products and services is another key aspect of this role, where you'll lead the design and delivery of respective portfolios as aligned with Group Commercial, local markets, and partners. This includes designing interfaces (APIs), infrastructure architecture, software architecture, security design, data models, and analytics requirements, connectivity to other services enablers, system management specific requirements, and integration, as well as contributing to the technology selection process and make-or-buy decisions in synchronization with Technology standards.
You'll also represent Vodafone in standardization and other industry forums regarding APIs.
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Requirements
* A technical degree level (MSc) with extensive experience in designing complex, distributed, secure, and scalable architecture solutions.
* Excellent knowledge of enterprise solutions and architectures, including cloud, big data, security, containerization, storage.
* Strong knowledge of architecture best practices and design patterns, such as Micro-Services or Self-Contained Services.
* API definition (Rest/SOAP/GraphQL) and API integration open programs, including provisioning, login, charging, and transaction; Security; Scalability; Cloud Services (K8s, AWS).
* Proven experience in conducting technical workshops, presenting technical solutions, preparing architecture guidelines, and technical strategy documents.
* Familiarity with design and development tools, capable of suggesting new tools/processes.
* Passionate about simple and clean SW architectures.
* An analytical, consultative, and problem-solving mindset, with an influential personality capable of quickly building rapport and credibility with teams.
* Excellent communication skills in an international distributed team.
* A background in software development.
* Capacity to learn and work independently.
* Related qualification and proven experience in mobile technology, digital products, or IT.
* Knowledge of authentication technologies/protocols (SSO,, Token management); Knowledge of web-based and service-based architectures; Knowledge of web security standards and cross-platform architecture, technology, and platforms.
* Experience in application architecture and hands-on development; Experience in agile development/SCRUM and continuous delivery processes.
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What You'll Gain
This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your career while finding the perfect balance between work and life. You'll have the chance to make a real impact on our organization and contribute to shaping the future of connectivity for our customers and beyond.
As a Principal Architect, you'll be part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. You'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, drive innovation, and deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs of our customers and partners.