VodafoneThree - Partner Solution Architect
We are recruiting for a Partner Solution Architect to join our Wholesale Finance team at VodafoneThree. The Partner Solution Architect within the Wholesale team is a technical authority for the design, implementation and change of the technical service delivery architecture to VodafoneThree UK Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) partners.
The Partner Solution Architect will design fit‑for‑purpose solutions that align with VodafoneThree architectural principles and ensure that such designs receive Network and IT architecture approval as relevant. It offers the opportunity to be part of a growing team in an exciting and dynamic part of our UK business.
Role Details
Location: Newbury (Hybrid)
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Key Responsibilities
* 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.
* Design, document and deliver End to End solutions, requirements or processes as appropriate for new MVNO opportunities into the Vodafone estate.
* Work with Wholesale Account and Service Management to provide the best possible service and support to MVNO partners, actively driving VodafoneThree Wholesale's "Partner of Choice" strategy.
* Work directly with MVNO partners to provide consultancy on new technologies and new regulations, advising on how best to incorporate them within their service architecture.
* Assess the impacts of technology designs on Wholesale/MVNO business and capabilities, provide guidance on these solutions to ensure alignment with MVNO architectures, and influence changes to organisation, process and technology accordingly.
* Build rapport with MVNO partner technical teams, relevant third‑party vendors, and VodafoneThree Design and Delivery teams to ensure cost‑effective and efficient design, testing and integration of partner deliverables.
Who You Are
* Demonstrable experience in Architecture & Design, which includes defining and eliciting needs and translating them to requirements and solution design, aligned to business strategic objectives, current and future strategies and the overall roadmap.
* Thorough understanding of both network and IT architecture components.
* Understanding of SOA to facilitate domain‑driven design, identifying appropriate interaction frameworks that enable scalability and agility for MVNO partners.
* Incorporates secure‑by‑design principles when designing, building, testing solutions, products and services.
* Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of seniority, MVNO partners, and external suppliers.
Hybrid Work
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. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team. We ask people to come into the office 2–3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month.
Inclusion and Disability
We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you are 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. We believe that everyone has valuable contributions to make. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions within our team. Through the "Offer an Interview" scheme, we aim to offer interviews to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities who best meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
What We Offer
We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top‑notch parental leave policies.
Need to Know
We 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 regulator’s standards.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website for guidance.
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