Location: Newbury + *HybridSalary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefitsWorking Hours: Full time hours per week – Mon to Fri*HybridAt Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things.
Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role.
We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, on average 8 days a month.
Our "Office in a Box" home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.Who We AreWe're a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world.
With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.
At Vodafone UK, diversity isn't just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company.
We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.Join Vodafone UK IT, which is at the core of our digital future, analysing and operating all our internal and customer-facing systems, with the aim of delivering the best customer experience.
None of it would be possible without our innovative teams, creating a connected future with technologies like Cloud, AI and big data.
What you'll doAs a Solutions Architect within our IT team you will have the opportunity to to shape technology to meet business needs for Vodafone UK.
You will be regularly influencing and defining the IT Strategy roadman and be responsible for E2E design across the IT EcosystemYou will regularly be steering and talking with stakeholders across the organisation to define technology change.You will be acting as the functional and technical expert for applications or a portfolio of related applications.You will effectively manage and support other Solutions Architects to deliver the designs for a portfolioYou will be working across key projects & programmes to design and deliver technology solutions with a clear view on strategic and tactical technology choices.You will provide technology governance to ensure that solutions are aligned to the IT and business strategies.You will assist in delivering technical solutions that provide business advantage to Vodafone through effective right time, right cost, and right solution design.
Who you are?You will enjoy designing the architecture & have led architecture projects in specific subject areas such as billing.
You will proactively seek identify capability gaps.You look for change by identifying areas of impact, highlight options, and make recommendations to give the best overall solution.
Highlight dependencies and conflicts.You will shape project direction by building relationships with stakeholders, agreeing the correct course of action for specific projects or capability gaps.You will understand Business Strategy.
You will love to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.