VodafoneThree - IT Digital Architect

Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday To define and govern robust, end to end digital architectures-spanning web, app, API, integration, and security domains-that are scalable, secure, and operationally sound. By providing strong architectural leadership across the full sell/build/run lifecycle, the role drives improved customer experience and supports the evolution of our digital ecosystem. Own end-to-end solution architecture for VBSE, Producing HLD/LLD and governing design through delivery lifecycle. Define and maintain the digital reference architecture & reusable patterns (identity/auth, integration/TMF Open APIs, eventing, observability) Embed security-by-design, ensuring solutions meet VBSE/customer requirements and align with enterprise authorisation frameworks. Lead architecture reviews and design assurance; collaborate with Product, Delivery, Engineering, Cyber and Operations to balance re-use versus bespoke design decisions. Translate non-functional

requirements (performance, resilience, operability) into architecture constraints; hand over to engineering with clear design artefacts and documentation. Proven digital architecture experience across microservices, APIs, cloud (Azure/AWS), mobile/web. Current DV clearance or eligibility and willingness to undergo DV vetting Proficiency in modelling & documentation Security architecture knowledge (OAuth2/OIDC, zero-trust, secrets management). Proven experience working in air gapped/multi air gap domains and cross domain architecture Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills. Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science/Engineering or related field. Enterprise Architecture certification (e.g., TOGAF) desirable.