E2E Solutions Architect Newbury, England
Job description
Location: Newbury + *Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time
Hybrid
At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection 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. 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 us at the heart of Vodafone UK in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.
What you’ll do
The Partner Solution Architect within the Wholesale team is a technical authority for the E2E solutions of the Vodafone UK Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) partners.
The role holder is responsible for designing end to end solutions for the evolution of MVNO partner capabilities in alignment with Vodafone architectural principles, and then working with UK and Group technology functions to deliver those designs on behalf of and in alignment with the MVNO partners. Key accountabilities include:
- Leading end to end solution design activities for new/enhanced products and capabilities that provide business advantage to the Wholesale business function and MVNO partners.
- Leading virtual Vodafone technical teams across all impacted Business and Technology areas to drive approved design delivery.
- Assessing the impacts of technology designs on Wholesale/MVNO business and capabilities. Providing guidance on these solutions to ensure alignment with MVNO architectures. Influencing changes to organisation, process, and technology accordingly.
- Working with the Wholesale team, the Vodafone Technology teams and representatives from the Partner organisation to ensure solution designs deliver agreed scope using Vodafone UK design methodologies.
- Building rapport with the various 3rd party vendors and Vodafone Design and Delivery teams to assure cost-effective and efficient design, testing and integration of in/outsourced partner deliverables.
Who you are
- Experience of leading the solution/design for E2E projects, touching multiple domains.
- Track record of solution design, ideally crossing between IT and Core Networks.
- Broad comprehensive knowledge of IT and Core Network systems, and how they are adapted for MVNO partner solutions.
- Skilled communicator with the ability to simplify the complex.
- Naturally curious and willing to expand existing knowledge.
- Technical management of third-party delivery partners is desirable.
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, market leading parental leave policies and an innovative Reconnect programme for people who have taken a career break.
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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