TEAM LEAD - SOLUTION ARCHITECT

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.
With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.
Would you like to be part of our new adventure? Vodafone Group is launching its new technological HUB (MSH), an international center of excellence dedicated to research and development of technical solutions, such as Secure Networks, 5G and 6G development, Open RAN, IoT, MPN & MEC and UCC for Vodafone Business, platforms and enterprise solutions.
Come and join us to create the future together! What you’ll do Role purpose.
Lead team of Cloud architects and DevOps engineers (3-5 direct reports) to design and build Cloud & Edge products and enabler platforms for private and public sector, including secure/official customers within VBPS/PPE.
Responsible for supporting the development of Cloud & Edge offerings within VBPS/PPE.
Production and maintenance of architecture/design documents for solutions and roadmaps for their desired end-states.
Capturing, documenting and sharing Architecture best practices and building and maintaining relationships with other Architecture areas within Vodafone.
Providing guidance to product and solution designers that are contributing to the Cloud & Edge Architecture or making use of it for Customer Solutions  Developing cross technology architecture strategy through the formation of working groups relating to enterprise product and business system technologies.
Who you are Core competencies, knowledge and experience.
Self-motivated/self-starter with strong leadership, communication and influencing skills (up to C-Level) and the ability to build and maintain strong positive relationships with business users and stakeholders at all levels.
5+ years of working within a technology organisation in a similar role, leading end to end solution development / solution assurance and leading matrix teams Deep understanding and experience in the application and development of products/strategies relating to Cloud technology with focus on Azure and AWS.
Understanding and experience in the application of Architecture frameworks and techniques.
Experience in implementing and adapting architecture techniques within multiple delivery scenarios (e.
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Waterfall, Agile, DevOps etc)    Essential professional qualifications.
Relevant qualifications in Azure, AWS, Google, VMware  TOGAF COBIT, Zachmann, Tele Management Forum standards (TAM, eTOM and SID), ITIL etc  Not a perfect fit? 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's in it for you We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you.
There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave.
You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.
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Social benefits Flexible retribution plan Training plan 25 days of vacation + December 24 and 31 Who we are At Vodafone, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
We take pride in our commitment to providing equal opportunities to individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.
We firmly believe that diversity includes a spectrum of experiences, and we welcome and support individuals with functional diversity.
Our mission is to create an accessible workplace where all team members can thrive, regardless of their unique abilities or challenges.
We are committed to making reasonable accommodations to ensure that everyone can fully participate and excel in our organization.
We value the unique perspectives and talents that individuals with functional diversity bring to our team and consider them an integral part of our success and innovation.
We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace so that we are as diverse as the customers and communities we serve.
We do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social or marital status.
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.
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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.