Principal Architect

What you'll do

As Principal Architect at Vodafone Business Platforms & Solutions, you'll spearhead the development of innovative SD-WAN/SD-LAN/SASE products, driving excellence in connectivity solutions. Leading a diverse team, you'll collaborate closely with stakeholders to shape technology strategy, ensuring high-quality product design and delivery. With expertise in Network, Security, and modern SDN models, you'll navigate complex challenges with ease, translating requirements into solutions that exceed expectations. Your role is pivotal in leveraging the latest technological advances to enhance customer experiences and drive organizational growth. Join us in shaping the future of connectivity services and make an impact on a global scale.

Who you are

• Experienced leader in product architecture, adept at managing diverse teams and driving innovation.


• Expertise in Network, Security, SD-WAN, and SD-LAN, with a keen eye for emerging technologies.


• Collaborative communicator skilled in engaging with stakeholders at all levels, from technical teams to senior management.


• Proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions within strict timelines and budgets.


• Passionate about leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences and drive organizational success.


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


• Discretionary yearly bonus: 20%


• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year


• Enjoy working up to 20 days a year from abroad


• Charity days: 5 days/year


• Wellbeing: Quarterly Spirit Days to focus on wellbeing and personal development


• Maternity leave: 52 weeks out of which the first 13 weeks are fully paid followed by 26 weeks of half pay and 6 months - working 4 days, getting paid 5


• Paternity leave: 16 weeks fully paid


• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.


• Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme


• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan


Who we are

You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.

As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and 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.

Together we can.

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• Experienced leader in product architecture, adept at managing diverse teams and driving innovation.


• Expertise in Network, Security, SD-WAN, and SD-LAN, with a keen eye for emerging technologies.


• Collaborative communicator skilled in engaging with stakeholders at all levels, from technical teams to senior management.


• Proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions within strict timelines and budgets.


• Passionate about leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences and drive organizational success.
  
  As Principal Architect at Vodafone Business Platforms & Solutions, you'll spearhead the development of innovative SD-WAN/SD-LAN/SASE products, driving excellence in connectivity solutions. Leading a diverse team, you'll collaborate closely with stakeholders to shape technology strategy, ensuring high-quality product design and delivery. With expertise in Network, Security, and modern SDN models, you'll navigate complex challenges with ease, translating requirements into solutions that exceed expectations. Your role is pivotal in leveraging the latest technological advances to enhance customer experiences and drive organizational growth. Join us in shaping the future of connectivity services and make an impact on a global scale., You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.


As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and 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.

Together we can.


• Discretionary yearly bonus: 20%


• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year


• Enjoy working up to 20 days a year from abroad


• Charity days: 5 days/year


• Wellbeing: Quarterly Spirit Days to focus on wellbeing and personal development


• Maternity leave: 52 weeks out of which the first 13 weeks are fully paid followed by 26 weeks of half pay and 6 months - working 4 days, getting paid 5


• Paternity leave: 16 weeks fully paid


• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.


• Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme


• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan