Senior Solution Architect

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Location: Newbury + *Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Mon to Fri

*Hybrid

At 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 Are

We'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 do

We are looking for a Senior Solution Architect to join our team in Newbury. You will be responsible for E2E design across our IT ecosystem at Vodafone UK.

• You will be delivering and assuring technical architecture artefacts for projects, whilst steering and talking with stakeholders across the organisation to define technology change.
• You will act as the functional and technical expert for applications or a portfolio of related applications.
• You will manage and support other Solutions Architects to deliver the designs for a portfolio
• You 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 be assisting 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 ideally have a proven track record in an Architecture role with experience in at least one of the following: Digital, Order Management, Provisioning, Billing, Security, Integration, & B2B.
• You will have led architecture projects in specific subject areas such as billing & have experience of other areas such as order management.
• You will proactively identify capability gaps in specialist areas.
• You will proactively look for change to identify areas of impact, highlight options, and make recommendations to give the best overall solution.
• You will feel comfortable building relationships with stakeholders agreeing the correct course of action for specific projects or capability gaps.
• You'll have an appreciation for understanding the business strategy and translates to technical strategy.

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.

What we offer

We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies.

Together we can

Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

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, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.

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Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering 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. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.