Software Architect

Who we are VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation. As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability. We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal. #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture About this Role We are seeking a Software Architect to join the Software & Product Infrastructure team within Infrastructure Engineering. This role is responsible for leading the design, development and implementation of scalable, secure and high-performing software solutions that support business and customer needs. The role will work closely with product managers, business analysts, engineering teams, QA teams and wider stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. A key focus will be defining software architecture, guiding development teams, supporting the migration from monolithic applications to microservices and ensuring that solutions align with VOIS technical standards, security requirements and strategic objectives. This is a senior technical role suited to someone with strong software architecture experience, hands-on development background, cloud and containerisation knowledge, and the ability to guide teams through complex technical decisions in an Agile and DevOps environment. What you’ll do Lead the design and architecture of software systems, ensuring scalability, security, performance and maintainability. Define architectural blueprints, technology stacks and design principles that meet business and technical requirements. Lead the decomposition of monolithic applications into microservices and oversee gradual re-platforming activities. Align solution designs with established microservices reference architecture and organisational technology standards. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to development teams, supporting the adoption of architectural best practices and coding standards. Collaborate with product managers, business analysts and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and industry trends, recommending fit-for-purpose improvements where relevant. Conduct code reviews to support code quality, maintainability and adherence to architectural guidelines. Design and oversee integration between internal systems, third-party services and data platforms. Ensure seamless data flow, interoperability and reliable integration across distributed systems. Create and maintain architectural documentation, including diagrams, design patterns, technical specifications and operating guidance. Identify technical and delivery risks across the software development lifecycle and define mitigation strategies. Analyse and optimise system performance, scalability and reliability. Identify bottlenecks and propose practical solutions to improve efficiency and resilience. Collaborate with QA teams to ensure architecture supports robust testing practices and CI/CD pipelines. Ensure software solutions comply with applicable industry regulations, security standards and internal policies. Support onboarding and integration of new team members by preparing and delivering knowledge-transfer sessions. Build technical redundancy within the team through clear documentation, shared operating procedures and architecture walkthroughs. Contribute to team, department and company initiatives, including investigations, analysis, process documentation and knowledge sharing. Provide technical support, mentoring and guidance to colleagues across experience levels. Who you are Significant experience in software development, with practical experience in a software architecture role. Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python and JavaScript. Strong understanding of software design patterns, microservices architecture and distributed systems. Hands-on experience migrating and decomposing monolithic services into microservices. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud. Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with database management systems, including SQL and NoSQL technologies. Good understanding of data modelling principles. Knowledge of CI/CD tools, automated delivery pipelines and modern software release practices. Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF, Zachman or similar would be beneficial. Experience in telecom and cloud environments would be an advantage. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Ability to influence, guide and support technical decision-making across teams. Experience working in Agile, Scrum and DevOps environments. Commitment to continuously developing technical knowledge and skills, including at senior level. Not a perfect fit? Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best. What's in it for you Hybrid way of working Medical and dental services Life and hospitalization insurance Dedicated employee phone subscription Take control of your benefits and choose any of the below options: MEAL TICKETS/ PRIVATE PENSION/ VACATION VOUCHERS/ CULTURAL VOUCHERS within the budget. Special discounts for gyms and retailers Annual Company Bonus Loyalty Programme Ongoing Education – we continuously invest in you to ensure you have everything needed to excel on the job and enhance your skills You get to work with tried and trusted web-technology Getting in on the ground floor of a technology changing company We let you write your own story by planning vacations: go for a trip, experience new things, have fun and enjoy your 23 days off. Special Paternal Program - 4 months of paid paternity leave What skills you will learn Advanced software architecture practices for scalable, secure and high-performing systems. Practical approaches for decomposing monolithic applications and designing microservices-based architectures. Enterprise integration patterns across internal platforms, third-party services and distributed systems. Cloud-native architecture principles using platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud. Containerisation and orchestration practices using Docker and Kubernetes. Architecture governance, technical documentation and design decision management. CI/CD, DevOps and quality engineering practices that support reliable software delivery. Technical leadership, stakeholder engagement and mentoring capabilities within complex delivery environments. VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background. Join Us At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together. 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