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We are seeking an Application Architect to join our centralised IT organisation within VOIS. This role plays a critical part in defining and governing the application architecture across the entire VOIS landscape, supporting over 17,000 colleagues globally. The individual will shape a consistent, scalable, and secure application architecture model that enables business growth across multiple locations while ensuring alignment with Vodafone Group standards. The role also supports early-stage initiatives by reviewing technical solutions, guiding architecture‑compliant designs, and enabling informed decision‑making for new and evolving applications.
Job Responsibility
Define and own the application infrastructure architecture across the VOIS organisation, promoting adoption and alignment across business and technology stakeholders
Develop and maintain a VOIS-wide application architecture model that supports scalability, consistency, and long-term growth
Review and approve solution designs for new and existing internal applications to ensure compliance with agreed architecture standards
Support service transition and early-stage projects through architecture guidance, effort estimation, vendor evaluation, and implementation approach recommendations
Ensure application architecture alignment with network, infrastructure, and Vodafone Group IT architecture standards
Collaborate closely with infrastructure, security, and implementation teams to embed security, resilience, and performance by design
Own and maintain the Application Lifecycle Management tool, ensuring accurate visibility of all applications in use across VOIS
Requirements
An experienced application architecture professional with a background in global IT or telecommunications environments
Skilled in designing reference architecture models for complex, enterprise-scale application landscapes
Experienced in integrating AI-driven capabilities, including Generative AI, Large Language Models, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation, into core business applications
Knowledgeable in cloud-native and scalable architectures using platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP, with experience in microservices, containerisation, and operational pipelines
Familiar with recognised architecture and IT service frameworks such as TOGAF, COBIT, ITIL, and eTOM
Confident in translating business needs into technical blueprints that deliver measurable value and alignment with organisational objectives
Experienced in designing secure, compliant, and resilient end-to-end solutions in collaboration with information security teams
Holds a relevant technical degree and brings at least four years of experience in CRM or business application architecture
What we offer
The opportunity to influence and shape application architecture across a large, international organisation
Exposure to enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives within a global technology environment
Collaboration with diverse, cross-functional teams across multiple countries
The ability to work with modern cloud, AI, and architecture frameworks in a complex, evolving landscape