IT Enterprise Architect

At Vodafone, were not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers - were shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, youre 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 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. In this role it is also expected to exploit new technologies and assess their usage within projects.

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;
• Screen the most valuable / promising technologies, incubate and experiment selected technologies to learn and expand their adoption throughout the organization.

• 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.

Worried that you dont 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 youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt 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.

• 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

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 peoples 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 isnt a concept; its lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. Youll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;Were 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.